Squires, opened in 1979, was well known as one of Preston’s biggest and most popular nightclubs and was multiple-award winning in its day. It operated with a 25+ age restriction at the weekend and was also home to a hugely popular student night on Mondaysplaceholder image
Squires, opened in 1979, was well known as one of Preston’s biggest and most popular nightclubs and was multiple-award winning in its day. It operated with a 25+ age restriction at the weekend and was also home to a hugely popular student night on Mondays

19 memorable pictures of lost nightclubs that vibed in 1980s and 1990s Preston

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 15th Feb 2026, 06:00 GMT

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.

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.

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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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