mick2me 3,033 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Was this the old Site of Isabella's, next to the Masonic Hall? Opposite LHS of Trent UNI? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Is it what is now the Rescue Rooms ? http://www.dreamtargets.com/nottm80s/gallery_0038.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mercurydancer 1,104 Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Is it what is now the Rescue Rooms ? http://www.dreamtargets.com/nottm80s/gallery_0038.htm Isabella's was an old haunt of mine. I have passed the site on the tram and it appears to be there still, albeit in a different name. It was indeed opposite the Trent Poly, and near to the Masonic hall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,090 Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 I recall going to Isabella's one winters night for a friend's 21st party in about 1975. The stipulation was fancy dress. I went as a bishop and I had to carry one of the girls from work there from the Blue Bell as her high heels were lethal in the snow. Despite our going our separate ways, we married twenty years later! One lad had turned up as a flasher. When the cloakroom girl asked if she could take his coat, she didn't realise he had nothing on underneath until he took it off. I think she nearly had a stroke... ...but couldn't quite reach over the counter. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mercurydancer 1,104 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 One fancy dress night at Isabella's I went dressed as a goat. I had a sheepskin rug on my back, some horns made out of God knows what, and little else, apart from some underwear to keep myself decent. The piece de resistance was a bag of maltesers which I deposited behind me. The bouncers didnt throw me out, and I'm surprised to this day why they didnt. My usual routine after leaving Isabellas was either to have a curry in the restaurant near to Isabellas, opposite where the tram stop is now, but this night I walked home to Hyson Green with an army DPM jacket on (Well I want going to go to Yate's and the Bell and other salubrious places wearing nothing but a rug would I? ) and ate at a restaurant on Alfreton Road. I dare not take off the coat and ate my beef madras in absolute silence. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Totonite 6 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I am hoping it was in the 80s, but here goes! At one time I used to be Franklin Hughes 'unofficial' roadie when he did all his live shows from various nighclubs. One day he was chatting about one of his little 'schemes' he was planning and this one entailed me meeting him at what appeared to be some very posh but dated night spot on Station Street not far down from the station. Inside it was a veritable time warp with little circular booths with posh seating, and all these booths surrounded a wonderful wooden dance floor. All the lighting comprised of hidden multi coloured neon tubes suitably hidden in coving in the domed ceiling. Eventually Franklin bought the place, gutted it, and re decorated it in his style and opened his own night club. I cannot now remember for the life of me what Franklins club was called, and more important, what the previous night spot was called. I'm hoping that some good members of this esteemed group will be able to help me out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Park Side? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Somewhere about here? https://goo.gl/maps/XMiyo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 It sounds like the Parkside, a very upmarket place in the 70s. No idea what it changed to though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Working in a club- myself and staff visited others- like: shades- part two- micheal isaacs- arriba- scamps- tudor court - madisons- even blotts. The night John Lennon was shot-- we shut up shop went to the Arriba and got buckled then hit the indian restaurant- Kashmir . Next to the solid fuel advisory shop on M M way- played kookan till dawn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Parkside was where the Ariba moved to, early 90s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MANDY64 0 Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Anyone remember Camelots, think it was somewhere near the Fountain pub? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 The old hippo club, Bridlesmith gate...... Now coco tang 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I still can't remember who worked there though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexanda 5 Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Oscars small night club think it was on eaither james street or friar lane i could be wrong as i was usally wasted on the way lol was cool I rember one of the djs there jhon he used to do a cool mix of dollar /oh lamour and kenny kens can you dance odd mix but sounded great as it was a small club but powerfull sound system Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Correct! Treacle music,amyl nitrate and wedge hair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ado64 4 Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Kind of surprised no one has mentioned the Ad-Lib (later The Garage) in the Lace Market. Friday nights at The Garage in 83-84 were always a laugh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trinity 1 Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Does anyone remember The imperial on St James Street where all the bikes parked down the middle of the street and Mortimers on a Saturday with Metal Mickey and The Boat Club on a Saturday Rock City was Friday night x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Do indeed Trinity.. have a scout around the site..lots of memories and posts about those venues...enjoy!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trinity 1 Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Yeah just spotted a post regarding the Armoury and Jade shoes takes me back a bit!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trinity 1 Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Still got bikes to this Day!!! Turks head in long Eaton.. hole in the Wall.. the grey goose at Gedling  (dirty duck) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 On 14/12/2016 at 4:52 PM, Trinity said: Mortimers on a Saturday with Metal Mickey  Metal Mickey is a member here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 During my time at Camelot it was Howard,Errol ( Radio Trent) and Johnathan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarlThePlasterer 0 Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Hi everyone! Thought I'd tag onto this thread as it seemed the most appropriate.......can anyone remember the name of the nightclub in the early/mid 80's that was (I think) situated in the basement of this building opposite the railway station on corner of Carrington Street & Sheriffs Way? Used to visit it quite frequently with a mate back in early/mid 80's. I'm not 100% sure but I think it may have began with a Z but I could be wrong. Can't find any info anywhere on tinternet about it so thought I'd try my luck here. It's bugging the life out of me.please someone put me out of my misery! I've attached image of location. Thanks all! Â Â Â Â https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.9466897,-1.147032,3a,75y,249.21h,88.11t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sigK1RdCZQVaf_7aVV2XFrA!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DigK1RdCZQVaf_7aVV2XFrA%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D80.73501%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Hello CarlTP Â I think the place you are referring to was the Bier Keller (so your guess about beginning with a Z was slightly wrong). Â Famous for being the home of Karl & the Heidelburgers. Â There are several threads on here which mention it. Â https://nottstalgia.com/forums/topic/11127-karl-and-the-heidelburgers/ Â https://nottstalgia.com/forums/topic/15730-regina-house-and-car-park-near-nottm-station/ Â https://nottstalgia.com/forums/topic/1036-carls-fables/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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