Swansea has a famous past when it comes to nightclubs. Many iconic names where many different generations have spent unforgettable nights have come and gone, but the memories for those who went still live on forever.
But as to the best one of all - well, views differ. On the Swansea Online Facebook page we suggested Barons might be the best of all time, and it sparked quite a debate, with hundreds of people commenting, whilst sharing little snippets of what went on in some of the city's historic clubs through the years.
Here, we've listed some of the popular old nightclubs which were mentioned, along with the stories some of you told us. Do you have a story to tell about a night out at one of Swansea's old nightclubs? Share it with us in the comments section. And you can get Swansea stories straight to your inbox with our newsletter.
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The Valbonne
Ceri Davies wrote: "The Valbonne, Tavern and Studio 25. All in one place, Northampton Lane. Fantastic! Showing my age!"
Top Rank
Alan Roberts wrote: "Top Rank by a country mile. Was pure class, you had to have tie and blazer on and then the bouncers would look you up and down. Revolving stage with Connie Peters singing in a 25 piece band and Steve Dewitt with the disco when it spun around. They used to play Thunderbirds music at the end of the night for some reason. Hated the queues for your jacket at the end of the night."
Barons
Sallyann Pratten wrote: "Definitely Barons. Something for everyone. Over three floors. You had to fit in those days to get up and down the stairs."
Margaret Jayne Gigg wrote: "Barons - because that's where I met my late husband over 40 years ago", while Ricky Draper wrote: "Barons was the best £10 free bar - those were the days !!"
And Sue McGuire wrote: "Barons then over the road for chips and gravy with a sausage on top. In my white stilettos. Class."
Oceana
Jemma Evans wrote: "Oceana was so good because if I got too drunk and wandered off, my friends could find me in the same building by the hot dogs."
Ritzy and Icon
Stephen Stockford said: "Barons was the best. I enjoyed working on the Ritzy and Icon in the late 90s."
Flares
Naomi Guest wrote: "Flares for me. Used to love buying the star-shaped sunglasses or occasionally a chest wig to complete my outfit lol."
Townsman
Patricia Arthur wrote: "Townsman. Saw Dorothy Squires in there once. Terrific. The lovely voice from Llanelli. Oh, those good old days. RIP Dorothy."
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