Popworld closed its doors at the weekend – leaving behind many happy memories for revellers. The King Henry I Street venue will be rebranded as a Sugar Shack to soften the blow for punters, though.
Following Popworld’s run in the city coming to an end, we decided to look at other beloved nightlife spots that have sadly left the city. From Joanna’s to Ritzy, plenty of iconic venues have now closed down.
However fortunately our memories of them – and photos captured inside them – live on.
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Have a look through our gallery below and see how many you can remember.
5. Highlight
This old club used to be in Gunwharf Quays and it was very student friendly, but it was taken over and turned into Grosvenor Casino in 2012. Photo: -
6. Martine's
While The Astoria is now housed in this building, it was one Martine's. One reader wrote: 'Ladies night was free to get in. Long time ago now though'. Photo: Ian Hargreaves
7. Bar Bluu
This venue was opposite South Parade Pier but it shut down in 2007. However plenty of our readers would like to see it return. Photo: Paul Jacobs
8. Tiger Tiger
Tiger Tiger was a fixture of the night scene at Gunwharf Quays for many years, it has been replaced by Eden. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (102559-9) Photo: Ian Hargreaves