These retro photos show 28 of the best places for a night out in Chesterfield down the years – including much-loved lost nightclubs and lively pubs of today

By Tom Hardwick

Trainee reporter

Published 15th Nov 2024, 13:52 GMT

These superb retro photos offer a glimpse back in time at some of the best places for a night out in Chesterfield – along with pictures of today’s most popular venues.

We asked our readers to name their favourite places for a night out in Chesterfield – including venues from the past and present.

These are 28 of the most popular suggestions, including a range of nightclubs that have sadly closed their doors – along with the pubs and clubs that make up Chesterfield’s nightlife scene today.

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A photo gallery of these venues, including some remarkable retro pictures, can be found below.

These are Chesterfield’s best places for a night out, both past and present - according to Derbyshire Times readers.

1. Best places for a night out in Chesterfield

These are Chesterfield’s best places for a night out, both past and present - according to Derbyshire Times readers. Photo: Chesterfield Borough Council (Chesterfield Museum)

Kay Savage said: “The Aquarius. Best place for a fabulous night out. There were always some famous entertainers on such as Three Degrees, Duncan Norvelle, Showadywady, Black Lace, plus much more. You could grab a basket meal whilst watching the show, then go into the club next door after the show for a boogie until 2.00am.”

2. Aquarius

Kay Savage said: “The Aquarius. Best place for a fabulous night out. There were always some famous entertainers on such as Three Degrees, Duncan Norvelle, Showadywady, Black Lace, plus much more. You could grab a basket meal whilst watching the show, then go into the club next door after the show for a boogie until 2.00am.” Photo: Derbyshire Times/Chesterfield Library

Kev Arnold said his best-loved spot from the past was the Hare and Greyhound - with The Rutland and Real Time his current favourites.

3. Hare and Greyhound, The Rutland and Real Time

Kev Arnold said his best-loved spot from the past was the Hare and Greyhound - with The Rutland and Real Time his current favourites. Photo: Chesterfield Photographic Society

Helen Kay said: “Pig & Pump, Sorbo Lounge. Back in the day there were so many places, Chesterfield was just alive. Brampton is still excellent for a night out, starting at Junction and working up to top.”

4. Junction, Pig & Pump, Sorbo Lounge

Helen Kay said: “Pig & Pump, Sorbo Lounge. Back in the day there were so many places, Chesterfield was just alive. Brampton is still excellent for a night out, starting at Junction and working up to top.” Photo: Brian Eyre

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