12 Photos That Capture Legendary Nights Out in Bolton in the 1990s

It’s fair to say that nights out in Bolton were once legendary, with iconic clubs, bars and scenes that live long in the memory.

Nights out in Bolton (Image: NQ)

This week, we’re continuing that trip down memory lane with more archive photographs — this time shining a spotlight on The Ritz nightclub during the 1990s, alongside images capturing revellers braving winter nights out, whatever the weather.

Jason Donovan at Ritzy’s nightclub in 1989 (Image: NQ)

The Ritzy was part of a clubbing culture which has all but died in Greater Manchester’s towns and cities. With stricter licensing laws in play until the late 90s all pubs closed at 11pm with clubs such as Ritzy then becoming the ‘only show in town’ for those wanting to carry on the party or go dancing.

Nights out in Bolton (Image: NQ)

It was once well known to a generation of clubbers for its sticky carpets, round the block queues and massive dancefloor.

Neighbours star Jason Donovan, who the month before, had topped the charts with his first number one single Too Many Broken Hearts performed live at Ritzy’s nightclub in 1989.

The event was a complete sell-out with hundreds of fans left disappointed they could not get their hands on a ticket.