Would like to know more about nightclubs/raves etc that have now closed down in Liverpool. Especially the 80s/90s ones
Here's a small list:
The Venue
The Paradox
Heaven
Pulse
The State
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Would like to know more about nightclubs/raves etc that have now closed down in Liverpool. Especially the 80s/90s ones
Here's a small list:
The Venue
The Paradox
Heaven
Pulse
The State
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Originally Posted by Tockeyhead
Here's a bit about the history of some of the buildings.
The Venue, Green Lane, Tuebrook.
Originally built in the 1960s as a bowling alley next door to the Carlton/ABC cinema.
The Paradox.
Originally built as Vernons Football Pools.
The State, Dale Street.
Originally built 1905 as the State Restaurant as part of the State Insurance Building.
Same architect (W. Aubrey Thomas) as the Liver Building.
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Originally Posted by Tockeyhead
When I started going out in the late 80s I remember particularly Flintlocks (Fleet St), McMillans (Concert St) and Four Seasons (Bold St)
the dockQuote:
Originally Posted by Tockeyhead
the buzz
the drome (but its over the water)
051
the aquarium
anymore?
Tiffanys (Fenwick St)
Livingstones (Stanley Street)
The Manderin (Victoria Street)
Gullivers/ Cagneys (corner of London Road)
Isn't it sad now that there's nowhere really to go if you just want to lose yourself in the music. I had a fantastic time in the 90's when you would finish work for the weekend, head in to town and go to either Cream (or the Conti - showing my age) and just let the music be your drug?
Everything was forgotten, the only worry what the next tune was and whether to spend your cab fair on a last Red Bull.
Now, all of those clubs went from gangland violence and drugs and kids with knives - is there nowhere to go anymore to just dance your knackers off?
The Grafton? :PDT10Quote:
Originally Posted by Cadfael
The Havana (Duke Street/Slater Street)
more a dive than a club
See a previous post
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Originally Posted by Kev
proves you can still rely on some things:PDT_Aliboronz_24: (as long as you're not too fussy!:unibrow:)
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Originally Posted by The Gardens
Bladdy hell you're old! :ninja:
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Originally Posted by Ged
Thanks Ged - that list of clubs consists mostly of young pretenders as far as I'm concerned!
Anyone intersted in Eric's try this link to the Everyman theater.
Eric's
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Eric's
19 September - 11 October at 19:30 pm
Joe?s in trouble. It?s not his time but the clock is ticking. You?ve got to be ready; ready to battle, ready to clash, ready to fight.
The troops he rallies are from his past, in particular Mathew Street and the passion of his
youth; the rebellious and creative fire of a small Liverpool club. A club which sparked a cultural
revolution and inspired a generation of musicians, artists and writers.
Award-winning Liverpool writer Mark Davies Markham follows up the hit musical Taboo with this new musical specially commissioned for the European Capital of Culture. The story of one man?s fight for survival as he draws on the defiant spirit of Eric?s; do it yourself: and do it your way.
Fallows TOO In Speke
Now peoples ford I believe
Mardi Gras!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tockeyhead
My brother in laws brother (if you can follow that) used to manage Eric's, some of his Eric's memorabilia is in the Beat Goes On exhibition at the museum. The premises became the Cave when I went there (early 80's). There was also a club called Freewheelers (I think) near the bottom of Wood Street and The Wilsons..... memories of my head banging days ...... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by drone_pilot
Star and Garter:PDT_Piratz_26: omg i owned up to going there :eek:
Chauffers and The Casablanca on hope street, two great little clubs, so sadly missed.
I remember them well, Like it was only yesterday.:tear:Quote:
Originally Posted by Anita
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Originally Posted by Spike
Chauffeurs - run by Charlie Scott. I was standing next to him at the bar one night when I commented upon the ships bell behind the bar. It said 'Craftsman' on it. I was with Harrison Line at the time and the Craftsman was one of their ships (there was a series of them over the years). Charlie told me a mate of his was a friend of the captain and that was how he got it. That may well be what Charlie's mate told him but no captain would give away a ship's bell.
The Harrington Bar in Harrington Street. Had a disco and a late licence due to it serving food. Played Bowie / Electronic / New Wave music and was very popular at the height of the 'New Romantic' era in the early 80's. Gay doorman !
Just had an email of someone asking about photo's of the Wilson's that used to be at the bottom of Wood Street 80's and 90's (inside if possible). I haven't got any but if anyone has please let me know or post them on the site. (So longs as I'm not on any of them with a frizzy perm and bikers jacket) :shock:
Ah, so it's you!!!!:shock:
Nope - I think the one I have of you you're with a frizzy biker and wearing a permed jacket.Quote:
Originally Posted by Anita
:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
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Originally Posted by Anita
I'd rather not see them to be honest!
My perm wasn't that bad honestly :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Klaatu
I used to sneak into Eric's in the afternoons to see Pink Military and was a regular when it was the "cave"
Wilsons, Freewheelers, the Warehouse and Milo's were my other fav's, and after a Haircut i could be seen in Pickwicks!
There may well be a few pics of me around the Wilson's bar but my hair wa more of a greasey mix of beer and pacholli oil than "frizzy"
The Venue, Green Lane, Tuebrook.
Originally built in the 1960s as a bowling alley next door to the Carlton/ABC cinema.
I remember when it was the Coconut Grove!! Had some boss nights in The State in the mid 80's.. IMO the best club in the country for atmosphere (slightly dodgy one but great).
Also remember Dukes, Gatsby's, The Babaloo, The Cabin (nurses club:impossible NOT to pull)
Daley's on Dale Street... watching Groundpig (covers band bar none)... mad nights... The Vaults... could go on and on... :handclap:
I know them all:PDT11Quote:
Originally Posted by Backintheday
does anyone remember The Dock?
I've drank in all the rest above but can't say i've heard of that one Kev, where was it?
I'm sure it was within the Stanley Dock complex of warehouses, it opened around the time of The Quad, The State and The Buzz etc...
Wasn't that where the cafe is now in the Heritage market?...I may be mistaken though.
Hey - could be Klaatu, I do seem to remember the name now though I never went there. :PDT11
yes keep me informed on all the old clubs in nightys was brilliant for clubs.051 and the state were my place and also the paradox. i use to collect all the tapes from back then. would be good if you still get them on cd. brilliantQuote:
Originally Posted by Tockeyhead
I've been to a beer festival in the Stanley Dock and the place was called The Hard Dock Cafe. It was on the first floor just inside the gates to the left and you went up an external staircase.
If I remember right the Dock was opened when the Quad was closed down.
I used to love the Pivvy and also when we were in town Maxims
Just found that The Prodigy played at the Hard Dock Cafe!
http://www.oldskooliverpool.co.uk/pr...igy_ticket.jpg
Loved Cagneys and the State - anyone go to JodysQuote:
Originally Posted by Tockeyhead
Had the doorman - many times!!Quote:
Originally Posted by 5th beatle
where was heaven and pulseQuote:
Originally Posted by mcdonald2275