The News has reflected on all of the clubs that Portsmouth has lost over the years.The News has reflected on all of the clubs that Portsmouth has lost over the years.
The News has reflected on all of the clubs that Portsmouth has lost over the years.

Here are 17 nightclubs that have closed in Portsmouth over the years

By Sophie Lewis
Published 28th Oct 2023, 11:57 BST
Updated 3rd Feb 2024, 11:36 BST
With the shocking announcement that Pryzm will be closing its doors, The News has put together some of the most iconic clubs that have closed down.

From Joanna’s to Ritzy to Tiger Tiger, there have been plenty of iconic venues which have closed down over the years – and now Pryzm has been added to the list following the announcement that the club in Portsmouth will be shutting down ‘with immediate effect’. The news has come as a shock to people in the area. The News has looked back at some of most historic and iconic clubs in the city that are no longer operating.

Here are 17 nightclubs that have shut up shop over the years:

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While it may be a Taco Bell now, there is still much love for Martha's and many people want to see it make a comeback to Portsmouth.

5. Martha's

While it may be a Taco Bell now, there is still much love for Martha's and many people want to see it make a comeback to Portsmouth. Photo: Michael Scaddan

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This old club used to be in Gunwharf Quays and it was very student friendly, but it was taken over and turned into Grosvenor Casino in 2012.

6. Highlight

This old club used to be in Gunwharf Quays and it was very student friendly, but it was taken over and turned into Grosvenor Casino in 2012. Photo: -

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While The Astoria is now housed in this building, it was one Martine's. One reader wrote: 'Ladies night was free to get in. Long time ago now though'.

7. Martine's

While The Astoria is now housed in this building, it was one Martine's. One reader wrote: 'Ladies night was free to get in. Long time ago now though'. Photo: Ian Hargreaves

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This venue was opposite South Parade Pier but it shut down in 2007. However plenty of our readers would like to see it return.

8. Bar Bluu

This venue was opposite South Parade Pier but it shut down in 2007. However plenty of our readers would like to see it return. Photo: Paul Jacobs

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