From Joanna’s to Ritzy, plenty of iconic venues have now closed down.
However fortunately our memories of them – and photos captured inside them – live on.
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We decided to celebrate some of the city’s lost nightspots by diving into The News archives.
Have a look through our gallery below and see how many you can remember!
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17. The Birdcage
This used to be one of the most popular venues for dancing and music during the 20th century. It was on the corner of Eastney Road and Bransbury Road. Photo: Paul Jacobs
18. Nero's
Located on the Southsea seafront, Nero's opened in 1971 and is an iconic venue in Portsmouth. It later became 5th Avenue. Photo: JPIMedia