Warrington’s lost nightclubs as chosen by readers

Entry that paid for your drinks, great nights out with your friends and no cares in the world.

We asked what was the best nightclub across town back in the day and you answered in numbers – with more than 1,100 comments in fact.

So, we thought we would run through some of the most popular suggestions to get that nostalgia going again.

Mississippi Showboat

Perhaps the most popular suggestion, Showboat was well-loved by residents in the 80s and 90s.

Lynne Bannister said: “I've been to Mississippi Showboat it was great. A gang of us went from work."

Zoe Brown Smith added: “Paid to get in and that included drinks, great times.”

Showboat up in flames

The Carlton

For live bands and music, the Carlton in Sankey Street was always a popular choice.

Clive Little said: “The Carlton on a Friday night great rock music and great people.”

Visitors to the Carlton in years gone by

Joni Leigh added: “Loved the Carlton in the 60's - soul and Motown music.”

The Lion

Upstairs on a Friday night in The Lion was popular.

And it was a historic venue that welcomed the likes of David Bowie, Paul Simon and Elton John over the years before its closure in 2001.

Looking back at residents enjoying the clubs across town

The World

The Church Street club was also mentioned in many residents’ lists as a great night out and there was love for the indie night on a Friday.

Vicky Higgins said: “I absolutely loved the world only went once but it was an amazing night."

Huge queues at Mr Smiths

Mr Smiths

Of course, Mr Smiths cropped up where Thursday nights out were very popular.

Lisa Appleton said: “Amazing nightclub. One of my first jobs as a glass collector at 18 years old and my second home lol.

“I loved it, it was the good old days and was a big nightclub with a fab bistro, dancers and dance floors, DJs and the rocket landing on the dance floor. There was great music and vibes.”

Emma Green said she went to Smiths, and if you got knocked back she chose The World.

Other suggestions by readers included Peppermint Gardens, Legends, Secrets, Chaplins and Tracey’s.