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?
1. Upstairs Downstairs
The downstairs floor of the nightclub Upstairs Downstairs in Armley, west Leeds, in April 1977 Photo: YPN
2. Josephine's
Josephine's, pictured here upon opening in 1976, was one of Sheffield's classiest nightclubs during the 70s and 80s. The champagne flowed freely at the luxurious Barker's Pool venue back then. There was a grand piano, the bathrooms were fitted with crushed velvet padded toilet doors, and the club even had its own silver service restaurant for discerning diners. | Sheffield Newspapers
3. Camelots
This 80s nightclub had a particularly impressive home. Camelots opened in 1982 at what was the 19th century Trinity Presbyterian chapel on Wood Street, Doncaster, and became one of the city's best-loved clubs. It later became Eden, Trilogy, Trinity, Reload and Diamond Live Lounge. | National World Photo: National World
4. Heaven and Hell
An advert for Heaven and Hell nightclub, on Eastgate, Leeds, which was a popular punk and alternative venue during the 70s | YPN Photo: YPN
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