A picture taken from the back of the main stage at Feel. Probably the biggest and most successful dance club night in Preston’s history, Feel was a ‘super club’ that was based at the University of Central Lancashire venue from January 1994 to 2005 and was renowned across the countryA picture taken from the back of the main stage at Feel. Probably the biggest and most successful dance club night in Preston’s history, Feel was a ‘super club’ that was based at the University of Central Lancashire venue from January 1994 to 2005 and was renowned across the country
A picture taken from the back of the main stage at Feel. Probably the biggest and most successful dance club night in Preston’s history, Feel was a ‘super club’ that was based at the University of Central Lancashire venue from January 1994 to 2005 and was renowned across the country

19 retro pictures of classic Preston nightclubs in the 1980s and 1990s, including Squires, The Warehouse, Feel, and Fives

As becomes clear in the pictures below, there were plenty of fun-filled nights out to be had in Preston back in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
By Jack Marshall
Published 4th Dec 2023, 11:39 BST
Updated 8th Dec 2023, 10:44 BST

From rave nights to student-favourite superclubs, Preston has been home to some truly iconic venues over the years and, if you were in your clubbing prime during the 80s and 90s, you were lucky enough to enjoy some of the best loved nightspots in the city’s history. Here are a few standout venues – how many of them did you used to frequent?

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Fives was housed in the former Conservative Club in Guildhall Street, Preston, which is a Grade II listed building. The cocktail bar and restaurant was aimed at a slightly older and more sophisticated crowd

17. 1980s & 1990s Preston nightclubs

Fives was housed in the former Conservative Club in Guildhall Street, Preston, which is a Grade II listed building. The cocktail bar and restaurant was aimed at a slightly older and more sophisticated crowd Photo: RETRO

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Staff on board the Manxman, Preston's floating nightclub and restaurant

18. 1980s & 1990s Preston nightclubs

Staff on board the Manxman, Preston's floating nightclub and restaurant Photo: RETRO

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Situated right by Preston Bus station on Tithebarn Street, Lord Byrons was the Doc Marten-wearing, shoegazing, indie-kid favourite and known for its cheap, strong, drinks and sticky dancefloor, holding indie nights on Fridays and rave nights on Saturday nights. It was also known as Pipers, Barristers, and Storm (pictured here)

19. 1980s & 1990s Preston nightclubs

Situated right by Preston Bus station on Tithebarn Street, Lord Byrons was the Doc Marten-wearing, shoegazing, indie-kid favourite and known for its cheap, strong, drinks and sticky dancefloor, holding indie nights on Fridays and rave nights on Saturday nights. It was also known as Pipers, Barristers, and Storm (pictured here) Photo: RETRO

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