Over the past few decades, we have loved and lost so many different nightclubs – from city centre hotspots to bougie bars in Southsea.
But all of these venues have something in common, with each one leaving behind fond memories for clubgoers.
The News asked readers which were the best nightclubs to ever exist in the city – and here are people’s favourites.
5. Ritzy
Arguably the most suggested nightclub, Ritzy was a huge hit with clubbers back in the day. Photo: WikiMedia Commons/PompeyHero (labelled for reuse)
6. Route 66
Pure in Guildhall Walk was formerly known as Route 66 - and later became what is now known as Astoria. Photo: Sarah Standing
7. Popworld
For cheesy tunes and light-hearted fun, our readers said you can't beat a night at Popworld. Photo: Google Street View
8. SPECs (The Some Place Else Club)
The Some Place Else Clubwas owned by the Arnett family - also owners of Crown Bingo - and hosted its first Basins gig in 1985. Its old unit is now occupied by the Lord Palmerston Wetherspoon pub. Photo: Allan Hutchings