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.
9. Walkabout
Walkabout used to call Guildhall Walk home and was a popular spot for nights out - as well as to watch sports. Picture: Michael Scaddan (083087-0054) Photo: Michael Scaddan
10. The Savoy
During the 1950s the Savoy's ballroom was a popular place to dance the night away. It later became a nightclub. Sadly the building has since been knocked down. Photo: Will Caddy
11. Route 66
Known as Route 66 and then Pure, this is one of the venues our readers want to make a comeback. One reader wrote: 'A well managed party atmosphere that defined its own era'. Photo: Sarah Standing
12. Time and Envy
Once located in the Savoy Building on South Parade in Southsea. Time and Envy is another of the iconic nightlife venues that Portsmouth has lost but our readers want back. Photo: Michael Scaddan