Bars & Clubs. "Quadrant park but would never be the same," said Adele Coulthard. And Dexys Midnight Runners could be seen for just 60p! If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. These were the days of Liverpool Stadium, The She Club and grabbing a granny at The Grafton, when cabaret was king and wrestling drew huge crowds. This brick-laced venue is home to a plethora of cosy VIP booths, alongside a top-notch dance floor for those of you hoping to throw some shapes in the Ropewalks area. Decked out with pallets on the walls and cool murals, Lago has a definitive . An average of 12,000 people each year were leaving the city, and 15% of its land was vacant or derelict. The blue Angel top of seel street, maxi san suzi which was also the jaccaranda in slater street. At one end of town, the Castle Street area is worth checking out - Castle Street Townhouse, McGuffies, Veeno, The Alchemist, Restaurant Bar & Grill. The Top Rank Suite. The Sportsman was also a popular choice, particularly with football fans who used to meet there before and after the match. Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password. . Our archive picture shows Alex Gee topping up the fountain. Giggles and a good time at Liverpool's Club Continental. READ MORE: Iconic club that was the place to be in 80s Liverpool. The Beatles and Duke Ellington played the venue and famous band leaders like Henry Hall, Victor Sylvester and Joe Loss all appeared on the stage. Yvonne Rice was amongst those who'd like to see it back, but said: "Dont think it would ever be the same as it was. Blackstone Street Warehouse, Liverpool. Thats why we asked people on our Whats On Facebook page if you could bring back one Liverpool bar, restaurant or nightclub, what would it be? If so, please share it with your friends and family to help spread the word. The Nightlife of Liverpool City. Described as 'playing music from the 60s, having prices from the 70s and punters from all decades ', Lago is one of Liverpool's most popular bars, with revellers either beginning or ending their night there. Once a best answer has been selected, it will be shown here. More than 600 people commented, naming the places they loved, miss and want to see back in our city. Got K.B'd from the Grafton 'cos my mate got her DOB wrong despite us practicing it all week. 05-03-2006 #15. Beneath the iconic 'Eric's' sign, visitors would step through the doors to the underground den where alternative music and fashions weren't only welcomed, but celebrated. Those where the days ! She had lived and worked at the pub, where her father was licensee before her, since 1948. Opened in 1924, The Grafton on West Derby Road was once a thriving dance hall next to what is now known as the Liverpool Olympia. Do these awaken any memories for you? Such an emotional thought.. ECHO reader Louise Doherty said: Especially on Club Tropicana night as they played some right cheese that reminded me of holidays. 'No way,' said Mac. No best answer has yet been selected by babalouboy. There's a secret black door to enter. Nation, home to the legendary Cream since 1992, was a mecca for dance fans and would attract thousands of clubbers a week. The ECHO has launched a 48-page Christmas nostalgia supplement in print for just 2.50. Then there was the infamous Cabin at the top of Bold Street, full of police & nurses, you didn't stand still cos you stuck to the floor! All Rights Reserved. "The stick to the carpet Cabin, with a lolly pop at the end of the night!" 519. Meanwhile, John has a Facebook group Memories of Liverpool 8 which now has 3600 members. Mike Knowler at the State nightclub in the 80s, The owners and directors of the Bedrock nightclub Wayne Winstanley and Pat Hills in front of the disco's 250,000 light and sound show. These were the days of lidos and bathing beauty contests, and while many were embracing mass market foreign package tour holidays for the first time, the long hot summer of 1976 saw the Wirral and Southport coasts filled with sunbathers, desperate to escape the heat of the city. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Opened in the former Carlton Cinema (later the ABC) in Tuebrook, Coconut Grove aka The Cokey was a big favourite before later turning into The Venue and gaining a reputation as a "gangster club". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I used to go to them clubs, babs dj was Pete Christal, Beachy was Mike For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ. The decline of the British manufacturing industry played a big part. Liverpool's Nightlife Comparison Site. In 1979 they held the Liverpool heats of the World Disco Dancing Championships of which I entered about 3 or 4 times. It opened in 1982 and even offered guests their own private car parking service. From the world famous Cream nightclub which took the 1990s dance scene by storm, creating a global brand and launching the careers of superstar DJ's, to other popular venues of the 90s such as the 051 nightclub. In his book, Head On, Julian Cope, recalls a gig he played there in the summer of 1978 with Ian McCulloch - before Cope had formed The Teardrop Explodes and before McCulloch had formed Echo and The Bunnymen. 11. 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Fusion. Re: Your top 5 favourite (but now defunct) Liverpool nightclubs. Big bands played small venues, girls danced around handbags and the brave ones drunk Pernod and blackcurrant and lived to tell the tale. Flare nightclub in Liverpool is a 70s-themed disco with a party atmosphere popular with hen and stag parties. Something went wrong, please try again later. Punks outside Eric's night club on Matthew Street. The Legs of Man, London Road/Lime Street, in 1964, from The Lost Pubs and Clubs DVD by John Harrison. The Mardi Gras on Mount Pleasant opened its doors to Merseyside teenagers on September 28, 1957. The Casablanca on Hope Street was seriously grim in the early 80s. Hi everyone. 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