These are some of the most popular nightclubs of the time from around the West Midlands region, which hold fond memories for a generation of punters.
The clubs featured in this retro photo gallery attracted some huge names, from David Bowie to Duran Duran.
How many of these nightclubs do you remember? Is your favourite club of the 70s or 80s among them?
17. West End Bar, Snow Hill
The West End bar was situated on Snow Hill and closed in the 1990s. The pub was mentioned in the thread. It’s been described as the ‘first real afterhours club in Brum’ and the ‘birthplace of the real Birmingham underground sound’. | google
18. Rum Runner, Broad Street
The Rum Runner nightclub is one of Birmingham's most historic venues. The Broad Street venue operated from 1964 until its demolition in 1987. It was especially popular during 70s and the 80s, with Duran Duran playing a number of shows at the club. A Blue Plaque was unveiled at the sitr of the former nightclub in 2022 | Fionnuala Bourke
19. Locarno, Hurst Street
Locarno Dance Hall opened in 1961 and remained one of the popular clubs in the 60s and 70s. The club was closed permanently in 2015 and is adorned with graffiti. | YouTube
20. The Crown pub on Station Street, Birmingham
The Crown pub on Station Street in Birmingham city centre - where heavy metal was born as Black Sabbath played their first gig there. It was an important club for music in the UK in the 70s and 80s | SWNS