Flares was a fixture of the city's nightlife in the early 00s - and you could famously get a pint for £1.50! It was replaced first by Babylon and then eventually Popworld. Can you remember nights at Flares?

placeholder image — Flares was a fixture of the city's nightlife in the early 00s - and you could famously get a pint for £1.50! It was replaced first by Babylon and then eventually Popworld. Can you remember nights at Flares?

17 fun nightclubs that have come and gone in Portsmouth

By Steve Deeks

Published 27th Oct 2024, 11:04 BST

Updated 20th Dec 2024, 14:20 BST

Many of Portsmouth’s most beloved nightlife spots have sadly left the city.

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.

MORE RETRO: This is what a night out in Southsea looked like in the 00s | What a night at Route 66 looked like in the 00s

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!

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

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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

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17 fun nightclubs that have come and gone in Portsmouth

17. The Birdcage

18. Nero's

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