This retro photo gallery takes you back up to half a century, showing some of the most popular nightspots around the county back then.
The fondly remembered nightclubs pictured include one which was reputedly the biggest in Europe when it opened, another that was known for its hypnotic laser shows and 10p pints, and a third launched by one of Britain’s most flamboyant businessmen.
Between them, they hosted some of the biggest bands and singers of the 70s and 80s, including Kylie, David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, U2 and the Sex Pistols.
These nostalgic pictures will take you back to the glory days of these much-loved nightclubs, including one described as an ‘oasis’ for ‘wining, dining and dancing’, another known as ‘the place to be seen’ and a third said to be the ‘best discotheque around’.
Do you remember these nightclubs, and do these photos bring back any happy memories of nights out there during the 70s and 80s?
5. Coliseum
The Coliseum nightclub opened in Halifax after the cinema closed in 1982. One fan described it as 'the place to be seen in the 80s', with a laser light show and other attractions drawing punters 'from far and wide'. | Evening Courier, Halifax
6. Fiesta
The Fiesta was reputedly the biggest nightclub in Europe when it opened on Arundel Gate, Sheffield, in 1970. The glamorous venue cost £500,000 to build and offered waitress service. It attracted some of the most famous stars of the day, including the Beach Boys and Stevie Wonder. The club, pictured here in 1976, is now an Odeon cinema. | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
7. The Penthouse
The Penthouse opened in 1969, above a branch of Lloyd’s Bank in Scarborough, and ran for 13 years until 1982. Despite being relatively small, it attracted some huge names, including David Bowie, Thin Lizzy, Fleetwood Mac and the Sex Pistols. | Submitted Photo: Submitted
8. Belinda's
Belinda's discotheque, Briggate, Leeds, in November 1980 | jpimedia Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net