21 iconic Halifax nightclubs and bars from over the years - how many do you remember?

Over the years Halifax has seen many bars and nightclubs stand on the streets in the town centre, some which have stood the test of time and others that are no longer with us.

We're taking a look back at some of the most popular venues that revellers have enjoyed over the years - how many do you remember? To see our other nostalgic picture galleries, click here to see a night out in the early 2000s and here for a 2009 night out.

21 iconic Halifax nightclubs and bars from over the yearsplaceholder image
21 iconic Halifax nightclubs and bars from over the years
The venue on Harrison Road was a hotspot for music and featured a Northern Soul and Motown night at the end of the month. Back in 2015 it was transformed into the Harrison Social and is now the Bees Knees.placeholder image
The venue on Harrison Road was a hotspot for music and featured a Northern Soul and Motown night at the end of the month. Back in 2015 it was transformed into the Harrison Social and is now the Bees Knees.
Once Liquid and now Atik, Coliseum was a staple on a Halifax night out for many years. For almost 20 years up to 2007 the club, which also featured Maine Street (now Vinyl), welcomed many revellers through its doors.placeholder image
Once Liquid and now Atik, Coliseum was a staple on a Halifax night out for many years. For almost 20 years up to 2007 the club, which also featured Maine Street (now Vinyl), welcomed many revellers through its doors.
The Tube opened on Wards End in 1999 and was once known as 'Halifaxs premier venue for house music'. The building has been known by a few different names over the years including Platform and Three Monkeys Wine Bar.placeholder image
The Tube opened on Wards End in 1999 and was once known as 'Halifaxs premier venue for house music'. The building has been known by a few different names over the years including Platform and Three Monkeys Wine Bar.
Once a theatre built in 1905, the majestic building on has seen a number of entertainment ventures pass through in its time, including a themed entertainment caf called La Mana in 1999 and Club Platinum from 2004 to 2007.placeholder image
Once a theatre built in 1905, the majestic building on has seen a number of entertainment ventures pass through in its time, including a themed entertainment caf called La Mana in 1999 and Club Platinum from 2004 to 2007.
Jumpin Jaks, formerly the ABC cinema, opened its doors in 2002 and was a popular club in the town for almost eight years. It rebranded as The Groove in 2009 but closed its doors less than a year later. The venue is now known as Mcflys.placeholder image
Jumpin Jaks, formerly the ABC cinema, opened its doors in 2002 and was a popular club in the town for almost eight years. It rebranded as The Groove in 2009 but closed its doors less than a year later. The venue is now known as Mcflys.
Deja Vu on Waterhouse Street was a modern style bar that sat across from the Acapulco nightclub. It's now a chicken restaurant which recently featured in an episode of Channel 4 drama Ackley Bridge.placeholder image
Deja Vu on Waterhouse Street was a modern style bar that sat across from the Acapulco nightclub. It's now a chicken restaurant which recently featured in an episode of Channel 4 drama Ackley Bridge.
This unit on Broad Street had a number of names before it was ultimately demolished in the early 2010s. The Revival was also known as Kibbutz, Scene 3 and 4 and Tiffany's over the years.placeholder image
This unit on Broad Street had a number of names before it was ultimately demolished in the early 2010s. The Revival was also known as Kibbutz, Scene 3 and 4 and Tiffany's over the years.
The Tramshed and Zoo Bars were side-by-side nightclubs on Lord Street featuring rock, emo, indie, punk and ska music. The venues closed after a police raid found hundreds of underage drinkers.placeholder image
The Tramshed and Zoo Bars were side-by-side nightclubs on Lord Street featuring rock, emo, indie, punk and ska music. The venues closed after a police raid found hundreds of underage drinkers.
Previously known as WCs  as the premises was once a public toilet, Bar 15 was located in front of Bull Green House, accessed by steps down under the street.placeholder image
Previously known as WCs as the premises was once a public toilet, Bar 15 was located in front of Bull Green House, accessed by steps down under the street.
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