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Delight club night taken in 2005 at Route 66 (now Astoria).

46 fun photos to take you back to Route 66 in Portsmouth in the 00s

By Steve Deeks
Published 29th Jan 2026, 10:21 GMT

Route 66 had been a mainstay of the Portsmouth night scene for more than two decades.

The venue, now called Astoria, remains a popular place for revellers.

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Look back through pictures of the themed night Delight at Route 66 in the 00s. Can you spot yourself?

Delight club night taken in 2005 at Route 66 (now Astoria).

17. Route 66

Delight club night taken in 2005 at Route 66 (now Astoria). Photo: Delight

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Delight club night taken in 2005 at Route 66 (now Astoria).

18. Route 66

Delight club night taken in 2005 at Route 66 (now Astoria). Photo: Delight

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Delight club night taken in 2005 at Route 66 (now Astoria).

19. Route 66

Delight club night taken in 2005 at Route 66 (now Astoria). Photo: Delight

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Delight club night taken in 2005 at Route 66 (now Astoria).

20. Route 66

Delight club night taken in 2005 at Route 66 (now Astoria). Photo: Delight

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