North West retro: 32 photos capture best of 90s nightlife

It was the decade that gave us alcopops and irresistible dancefloor anthems, from Madonna’s Vogue to The Power by Snap!

These nostalgic photos take you back more than a quarter of a century to the 90s, capturing the best of nightlife back then around the North West.

Revellers are seen throwing shapes on the dancefloor at some of the region’s most popular nightclubs.

Landlords and locals are pictured at much-loved pubs around the North West.

This retro photo gallery also features celebrity visitors, DJs, foam parties and more from throughout the 90s.

Several of the venues pictured are sadly lost, but not forgotten, while others are still going strong.

What was your nightspot of choice in the 90s, and do these photos bring back any happy memories for you?

29. Adrenalin

Local band Adrenalin in action at The Mariners pub, Norbreck, in 1998 | Johnston Press Photo: Rob Lock

The Fantasy Girls live at The Manchester pub, Blackpoool, in 1999 | Johnston Press Photo: Dave Nelson

Margaret Taylor and regulars at the Selbourne pub, Frenchwood, Preston, in 1999 | Johnston Press Photo: Neil Cross

Barny's nightclub, Cookson Street, Blackpool, in 1999 | Johnston Press Photo: Martin Bostock