For many of us, spending far too much time in nightclubs during our late teens and early 20s is a rite of passage.
It’s fair to say that young people still do enjoy a night out, but those of a certain age will remember a time when eager youngsters spent the whole week looking forward to a Friday or Saturday night.
Back in the ‘80s and ‘90s, when you could smoke indoors and pints were actually affordable, nightclubs across the country made a roaring trade.
The 1980s was certainly a brilliant era for clubbing, as was the 90s with its dance scene.
To reminisce, we asked Brummies what nightclubs they miss the most from the 80s and 90s. Here are the most popular answers:
9. Boogies, John Bright Street
Boogies origionally opened as Rebecca's in 1966 and was named after the owner’s daughter. There was a nighclub and a brasserie at the venue where people went to boogie. The venue was partially demolished years later after it went through a couple of facelifts. In late 1970s, it was named Boogies where it was extremely popular during the 80s. | google
10. The Millionaire Club, corner of Hurst Street and Smallbrook Queensway
This club was popular in the 1980s and 1990s and has hosted some famous faces over the years. | google
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11. Edwards number 8, John Bright Street
This venue started as a club, but by 1987 it had become a heavy metal and hard rock club hosting national and international acts. It was also known as Eddies for short. In 1989 it was sold to the local brewery Ansells and changed to a nightclub. | Bham city council
12. Mosley's Tandoori restaurant on Broad Street
Mosley's Tandoori restaurant on Broad Street closed in 2017. It was originally a popular Indian restaurant in Birmingham and a staple in the city since 1984. Photo: Shutterstock