We’ve had the pleasure of writing about some incredible performances coming to Wakefield in 2025, but let’s take a moment for those venues loved and lost over time.
Westgate still remains a hub of clubs and bars, but over time names such as Casanova’s and Havana have made way for Kindred Spirit, Club Nocturno and many more; still going strong as of writing but perhaps still tinged with nostalgia for many long-time locals in the area.
We’ve taken a look back at 11 establishments considered the social hubs for a night out in the city, including the ever evolving list of establishments that frequented the old Picture House on Westgate ; do you have any memories of visiting one of these places and are you hoping to see perhaps a return of one or two franchises in the near future?
1. Buzz
Buzz featured the Buzz Bar, VIP Lounge and Three Main Rooms including The Tunnel, but the established closed its doors around 2014. | Provided
2. Casanovas
Renowned in the city alongside it's sister club Rooftops, Casanova's was "the" place to be in the 1980s, before it transformed into some more notable establishments over time... | YouTube
3. Mustang Sally's
... such as Mustang Sally's, which would become to a newer generation of clubgoers as Club Nocturno, which opened 2019. Photo: Contributed
4. Kooky
The location also homed Kooky for a period of time, before ultimately becoming Club Nocturno. | Google Maps