Inspired by the reference to Cinatras in the 'Lottery' thread, what are you best, most treasured or most embarrassing memories of Croydon nightlife?

I remember seeing a man 'soil himself' at Reflex.

I remember the good old days of 'bothering' women at the Blue Orchid.

Po Na Na's was great on Thursdays.

The indie nights at the Gun on Thursdays were awesome.

"That was fun and to round off the day, I am off to steal a charity collection box and then desecrate a place of worship.” - Smokey, The Selhurst Arms, 26/02/02

Edwards

Sunday night gigs at the Greyhound (which later became the Blue Orchid). First band I saw there was Queen when they released Seven Seas of Rye. Someone puked down the back of my trousers.

The Painted Wagon and the Railway Hotel in Purley were legendary, more like social clubs than pubs.

Top Rank Suite in the late '60's.

Saw some good unknown bands in The Cartoon.

Remember some great nights at The Fairfield Hall including Genesis with Peter Gabriel.
Also saw some impressive performances at The Greyhound including a double bill of Bad Company and AC/DC.

R.I.P. DJ Hardline -- Gone Way Too Soon

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I worked for Noble Lowndes in 1979/80 in a skyscraper just off Wellesley Road.

I used to go to lunch with a work colleague Steve Cooper, another Palace fan a bit younger than me. We both went next door to the British Rail building for a free lunch (we just bluffed our way into the building, restaurant and helped ourselves!).

Then we went to a bar in George Street for a couple of pints and play the fruit machine. Happy Days.

One night we fancied a beer after work and went to our "favourite" bar.... one pint led to another and before we knew it, it was nearly 8pm and the bar clientele had changed!

It was a Gay Bar..... kin 'ell we supped our beers and left with haste hoping no one had fancied us, or thought we were an item!