Back in the day a good night out meant a few drinks at home or down at the local, a taxi or bus into 'town' and then a merry-go-round of bars before heading to a nightclub until the early hours. It was then a takeaway for those with the munchies before hopping in to taxi or catching the night rider bus home . Reminisce and remember these nightspots from back in the day, some are still with us in new guises while others vanished into the mists of time. READ MORE: Memories of loved and lost Leeds city centre pubs LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Creation
Remember dancing the night away here? Creation on Cookridge Street opened in 2001 following a multi-million redevelopment of the site. Closed in February 2007. | Gerard Binks Photo: Gerard Binks

8. Henry's
Henry's on Greek Street was the place to be seen back in the day. | YPN Photo: YPN

9. Bar Phono
Bar Phono in the Merrion Centre was a mecca for Goth fans. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

10. Oxygen
Oxygen on The Headrow became the first ever smoke-free bar in Leeds city centre. | YPN Photo: YPN

11. Club Uropa
One for the dance music aficionados. Club Uropa nightclub was a favourite for a generation of revellers. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

12. Mojo
Halfway between stylish cocktail bar and laidback pub Mojo was hugely popular. | YPN Photo: YPN


