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.
13. Granny's
This club once called the famous Tricorn Centre home. It was on the first floor of the iconic building. It was knocked down at the turn of the 21st century. Photo: JPIMedia
14. Joanna's
This club burnt down and was later demolished in 2011. Back in the day you would have found Joanna's on South Parade in Southsea. Photo: Paul Jacobs
15. Ritzy
Probably the most suggested of all the lost Portsmouth clubs. Ritzy was a beloved nightclub on Arundel Street. Photo: Google Maps
16. The Mecca
If you were to travel back to Portsmouth in the 1960s or70s, it is likely you would have put on your dancing shoes and gone to The Mecca in Arundel Street. Photo: Contributed