Long gone nightclubs

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:50 pm

Holmeclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:42 pm
Did that become Annabellas? Had some great nights there.

Might be wrong, but didn't The Rose Room become the Lancastrian Suite? Or something similar.

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:10 pm

Was there a nightclub on Bethesda St called 'Millenium'? It was either there or on Brown Street. If I've got the right name, what was it called before that? It's doing my head in trying to remember. Would've been mid to late 90's maybe into early 00's.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:14 pm

Was just going to say Annabella’s was the one above cats Whiskers. They used to have 2 massive dice that they rolled for happy hour - one for the drink and the other for the price. Whisky 30p. !

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:20 pm

Dark Cloud wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:25 pm
Wasn't there one called The Palace? further up than the Plane Tree, on the other side. Only went there once I recall and it's all rather hazy, but I'm sure I'm right.
Hawthorns at Nelson on a Friday night was cracking!!

There was a club there for a while (I know because I once won a 18-30s holiday there). It wasn’t called the Palace, it had an Italian name but I can’t for the life in me remember what it was called.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:25 pm

Volvoclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:05 pm
Was there one called the Ponderosa somewhere in Whittlefield, or was I dreaming?

Yep, I had a few nights out down the Ponderosa and it was down Whittlefield way. But to be honest if I had to find the exact spot where it was located I would be struggling now.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:26 pm

Volvoclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:05 pm
Was there one called the Ponderosa somewhere in Whittlefield, or was I dreaming?

Yep, I had a few nights out down the Ponderosa and it was down Whittlefield way. But to be honest if I had to find the exact spot where it was located I would be struggling now.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:27 pm

It was that good I went there twice!

HeatonMoorClaret · Post by **HeatonMoorClaret** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:39 pm

Blackburn Mecca .....great at throwing out time.....'We are the Burnley the Burnley FC '

ChrisG · Post by **ChrisG** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:48 pm

4:20 wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:10 pm
Was there a nightclub on Bethesda St called 'Millenium'? It was either there or on Brown Street. If I've got the right name, what was it called before that? It's doing my head in trying to remember. Would've been mid to late 90's maybe into early 00's.

It was above Valentinos on Bethesda Street I think.

ChrisG · Post by **ChrisG** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:48 pm

Not Burnley, but Sankeys in Manchester was ace

Fazz · Post by **Fazz** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:52 pm

PIPS (behind the cathedral) in Manchester used to advertise on the TV back in the 70's

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:05 pm

Ace of Spades on a Sunday afternoon

California Colner · Post by **California Colner** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:16 pm

Barge at Skipton

Dark Cloud · Post by **Dark Cloud** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:21 pm

Fazz wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:52 pm
PIPS (behind the cathedral) in Manchester used to advertise on the TV back in the 70's

Yeah, Pips in the late 70s was really good tbh. I was only walking past there quite recently just behind the cathedral and looked at the building and thought, wow, that used to be Pips.

JanetM · Post by **JanetM** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:21 pm

Claretlad wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 3:32 pm
Nelson Imp

The Imp became Nelson's Column (yes, I know, but it was a long time ago) and then just The Column I think. Then it burned down.

Dark Cloud · Post by **Dark Cloud** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:26 pm

JanetM wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:21 pm
The Imp became Nelson's Column (yes, I know, but it was a long time ago) and then just The Column I think. Then it burned down.

I was at college in Nelson at the time of the fire and I remember we took time to go and survey the embers the day after it went up. Weirdly. Also weirdly, I never went in the place ever, but my brother travelled quite regularly from Rossendale to The Column in the 70's so it must have been pretty good.

Red Fox Rocks Socks · Post by **Red Fox Rocks Socks** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:28 pm

ChrisG wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:48 pm
It was above Valentinos on Bethesda Street I think.

VIP’s Before millennium I think. All you can drink once you’d paid un, just keep your coloured plastic glass

slw · Post by **slw** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:30 pm

club 53 above sidewalk, think it was shut because of too much trouble at weekends.
Always packed on match day

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:42 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:52 pm
Can't think what it was called before Zebra's, something like Wiseguys and they had transvestite bar staff. Who know Colners were so woke so long ago?

Franks.

Longside · Post by **Longside** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:58 pm

The hop/New hop Trafalgar Street. Happy times in there with DJ Chris

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Longside · Post by **Longside** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:04 pm

Thunderdome Oxford Road Manchester. or Jilly's Rockworld

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:36 pm

Red Fox Rocks Socks wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:28 pm
VIP’s Before millennium I think. All you can drink once you’d paid un, just keep your coloured plastic glass

VIP's! That's the one. Many thanks.

Chobulous · Post by **Chobulous** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:45 pm

Volvoclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:45 pm
Driving home from Ribchester the other day, I passed a house that used to be the Lodestar nightclub, long closed. I got to musing about all the other nightclubs that I frequented in East Lancs that no longer exist and came up with quite a number.
Lodestar
Angels
Cats
Circulation
El Trop
Martholme Grange
Ace of Spades/Clubs? in Whalley.
Cavendish Blackburn
The Hop
There was also one in Nelson above the market and one in Colne (Zebra?) whose names escape me.
Any that I've missed or any memories. Over to you.

I was at Newcastle Uni when you were frequenting those places Carl, but I do remember our first watering holes.
Brierfield Liberal Club
Coachmakers
Sid’s Cellar
Adelphi
Reindeer
Queens
Bankhall Miners

All very accommodating for underage drinkers

Volvoclaret · Post by **Volvoclaret** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:03 pm

Was 14 underage then Pete ?

Ps. Dont forget Coach and Horses and Queens.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:06 pm

Chobulous wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:45 pm
I was at Newcastle Uni when you were frequenting those places Carl, but I do remember our first watering holes.
Brierfield Liberal Club
Coachmakers
Sid’s Cellar
Adelphi
Reindeer
Queens
Bankhall Miners

All very accommodating for underage drinkers

Some shocking admissions on here - under age drinking - hang your heads in shame

Volvoclaret · Post by **Volvoclaret** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:13 pm

I would hang my head Tony but every time I do the room spins.

Burnley Ace · Post by **Burnley Ace** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:14 pm

bobinho wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:42 pm
Franks.

I remember his daughter, she was a looker!!

Dressinggown · Post by **Dressinggown** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:24 pm

City Limits under the Talbot pub ?

Upstairs at the Carlton Hotel ?

Back room at The Reindeer ?

Clutching at straws now.

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:38 pm

Red Fox Rocks Socks wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:28 pm
VIP’s Before millennium I think. All you can drink once you’d paid un, just keep your coloured plastic glass

I ended up in there with a few friends I brought up from London, around 1998. 6 quid entrance and all you can drink. Draught beer and spirits were included, all spirits were unheard of brands and you paid for mixers. Then I spotted Southern Comfort. Spent all night on neat SC. The London lot were gobsmacked how cheap it was for a night out. I could barely walk when I left the place....

Holmeclaret · Post by **Holmeclaret** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:44 pm

Volvoclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:03 pm
Was 14 underage then Pete ?

Ps. Dont forget Coach and Horses and Queens.

The Coach and Horses could get a bit tasty on a Friday or Saturday night in the early 80’s.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:47 pm

Manhattan Heights down Venkyland.
Very good night.
I once talked to Colin Waldron there. Brilliant bloke, pleased I recognized him. Told him I was looking over his shoulder at PNE when he scored that twenty-five yarder.
( mind you, he was probably thinking wish he'd f**k off now)

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:48 pm

Not a nightclub, but the pulpit in the Swan, what a name !

Dy1geo · Post by **Dy1geo** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:58 pm

Many a night spent at Panama Jo’s and Ritzy

basil6345789 · Post by **basil6345789** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:05 pm

Bop wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:50 pm
Was it New Inn on the tops between Langho and Harwood?

Bay Horse New Inns - knocking shop.

basil6345789 · Post by **basil6345789** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:08 pm

bobinho wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:42 pm
Franks.

Frank's was owned by Frank James who previously had Harrison's Hoist at Earby

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:23 pm

Naked Eye . somewhere on Halifax road in Nelson not far from nelson golf course but opposite side of road.

basil6345789 · Post by **basil6345789** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:51 pm

Dark Cloud wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:25 pm
Wasn't there one called The Palace? further up than the Plane Tree, on the other side. Only went there once I recall and it's all rather hazy, but I'm sure I'm right.
Hawthorns at Nelson on a Friday night was cracking!!

In the old Burnley House, or something.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:00 am

Over our way we’d go to Bury. There was Topaz which was above the fish market, changed its name to Atmosphere. Also Rebecca’s, that was under Dixons in the shopping centre.
Out on Radcliffe Road was Bennys, regularly frequented by Man Utd players. Bryan Robson almost lived there.

Loyalclaret · Post by **Loyalclaret** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:12 am

Anyone mentioned the night club at the bottom of the bus station in Burnley, now a dentist but can't remember the name?

At a fuction last night where someone said there was a 'club' in Nelson above the Zoo/Lord Nelson pub?

turbo5 · Post by **turbo5** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:13 am

Haven't seen Palace nightclub on Westgate. late 80's

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:32 am

Thought I would provide this link for those that remember Peppermint Place in Blackburn.

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/n ... eat-night/

CharlieinNewMexico · Post by **CharlieinNewMexico** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:45 am

joey13 wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:05 pm
Ace of Spades on a Sunday afternoon

Did you say the ace of spades?
The ace of spades?
The ace of spades?

(And repeat)

Red Fox Rocks Socks · Post by **Red Fox Rocks Socks** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:59 am

Loyalclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:12 am
Anyone mentioned the night club at the bottom of the bus station in Burnley, now a dentist but can't remember the name?

At a fuction last night where someone said there was a 'club' in Nelson above the Zoo/Lord Nelson pub?

Upstairs in the zoo was almost derelict some time ago. Flooring warped etc and all painted black

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 10:22 am

HuncoatClaret wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:47 pm
Lar De Dars accy
Rumours next door to the Accy pictures, 3 storey disco bar.
And the classiest place of all, Funnies on Blackburn rd accy, oh and

Ha.. remember those in Accy, the classic provincial nightclubs. Funnies / Afrikas was the original 'Star Wars bar', that was genuinely dangerous.

Also Churchills was popular too, usually on a Sunday night. Then I think the bouncers killed a poor lad on the steps outside and that was it.

Mad how busy Accy was on a Sunday for a while there in the 90s.

Silkyskills1 · Post by **Silkyskills1** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 10:33 am

summitclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:59 pm
Cranberry Fair on the tops above Darwen.
Can't remember the name, but it was near Dingle Dell near Lango
Sands in Nelson.
Buccaneers in Haslingden
Astoria in Rawtenstall.

Worked behind the bar at Buccaneers in Haslingden when it first opened in 1971. I was a full time student and home for a month. Really enjoyed it. Did a full 12 hour shift once when the owners' daughter had her wedding reception there in the afternoon .
The venue mentioned that was just behind the cathedral in Manchester was called the Jungfrau in the 60's when I was at school.down there. Tony Wilson, who was a couple of years ahead of me at school, was a frequent visitor.

colner · Post by **colner** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 10:40 am

Loyalclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:12 am
Anyone mentioned the night club at the bottom of the bus station in Burnley, now a dentist but can't remember the name?

At a fuction last night where someone said there was a 'club' in Nelson above the Zoo/Lord Nelson pub?

the club near the bus station in Burnley was called Chaplins

Acting Claret · Post by **Acting Claret** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 10:53 am

Sex Pistols played that venue in Ribchester, I think it was called the Lodestar at the time.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:05 am

Acting Claret wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 13, 2021 10:53 am
Sex Pistols played that venue in Ribchester, I think it was called the Lodestar at the time.

Was owned and run by Margot Grimshaw if I'm not mistaken.

Volvoclaret · Post by **Volvoclaret** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:17 am

Spot on Funky. Well known place for purchasing certain illegal substances. Margots Son owned a car body shop in Chorley which was a great way of washing money if you know what I mean.

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 1:37 pm

HuncoatClaret wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:47 pm
Lar De Dars accy
Rumours next door to the Accy pictures, 3 storey disco bar.
And the classiest place of all, Funnies on Blackburn rd accy, oh and
Spinning Jenny, Fern Gore, Accy.

Went to all those. Funnies absolutely dire. Also went Buccaneers in Hasy because it was the only place to get a late drink. Used to wait for the fights, watch Jonah the bouncer throw them out then nick their drinks. Great fun.