Max Power Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 53 minutes ago, Barlow said: OK, can you please confirm that The Cave was open until 3:30am. Toffs, EJs and Jimmy B's were late, but can you confirm they were 3:30am late. I know about the Casino, and said so earlier. That is a different matter, although incidentally there were calls for locals to be barred from the Casino, but again that is a different matter. Ditto. I really can't remember if it was open to 3.30am in the 90s? It doesn't really matter, as many people would end up at the Casino anyway and probably still do. The licensing laws were supposedly changed to allow almost 24hr opening at one point, but I don't think there were many takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Just now, Max Power said: I really can't remember if it was open to 3.30am in the 90s? It doesn't really matter, as many people would end up at the Casino anyway and probably still do. The licensing laws were supposedly changed to allow almost 24hr opening at one point, but I don't think there were many takers? One of the tangerine emperor's legacies! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Max Power said: I really can't remember if it was open to 3.30am in the 90s? It doesn't really matter, as many people would end up at the Casino anyway and probably still do. The licensing laws were supposedly changed to allow almost 24hr opening at one point, but I don't think there were many takers? it wasn't really the casino but whispers that was the drinking bit that was open, i've been eating a burger at stupid o'clock in morning at the crescent leisure centre on many a night out, or the carousel cafe, them were the days. Edited September 13, 2021 by WTF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, WTF said: it wasn't really the casino but whispers that was the drinking bit that was open, i've been eating a burger at stupid o'clock in morning at the crescent leisure centre on many a night out, or the carousel cafe, them were the days. Yep just drift through to grab a sarnie and lose any cash you happened to have left! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Max Power said: I really can't remember if it was open to 3.30am in the 90s? It doesn't really matter, as many people would end up at the Casino anyway and probably still do. The licensing laws were supposedly changed to allow almost 24hr opening at one point, but I don't think there were many takers? Cave closed at 2 am back in those days as worked in Summerland. Last orders from memory would have been 1 30am . Great days in there socially or working there . Edited September 13, 2021 by Numbnuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: Cave closed at 2 am back in those days. Last orders from memory would have been 1 30am . Great days in there socially or working there . It's all a bit dire now looking back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 41 minutes ago, finlo said: It's all a bit dire now looking back. As in so much more variety then compared to now. Yes for sure and lots more places for various age groups too . Bouncing from Thursday night, even from Wednesday . Groudle of course along with so many other venues before even getting to Cave, Paramount , Toffs and the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: As in so much more variety then compared to now. Yes for sure and lots more places for various age groups too . Bouncing from Thursday night, even from Wednesday . Groudle of course along with so many other venues before even getting to Cave, Paramount , Toffs and the rest. Glad I'm not a youngster now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 21 minutes ago, finlo said: Glad I'm not a youngster now! I still cant work out how we all afforded it back then. Mind you take out mobile phone costs , designer gear etc maybe I can . !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I don't care what anyone says about how much better off we are now etc but there's no way I could afford to party now like we did back then! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 22 minutes ago, finlo said: I don't care what anyone says about how much better off we are now etc but there's no way I could afford to party now like we did back then! For sure agree totally . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bees Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 You could, but you’d be cross with yourself for wasting money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 4 hours ago, finlo said: I don't care what anyone says about how much better off we are now etc but there's no way I could afford to party now like we did back then! I can't afford to party now like I did 10 years ago and I doubt I'm alone. I was out in Douglas Saturday night a couple of weeks ago for the 1st time in a long time and I was amazed at just how quiet it was with the exception of a couple of the current "hotspots" (1886 etc). It doesn't even begin to compare with the Douglas of the 80s and 90s for numbers of venues and people. All living costs have risen obviously but some are either new impositions or costs that have risen well out of line with others, mostly Govt related, the costs of things like taxing cars, toilet tax, to name but two. All these things add up to relieve the pocket of disposable income. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bees Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Or you’re older and wiser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Anyone looked at the population demographics in relation to this? I know we have an 'aging population', but is one of the reasons the nightlife was better back in the day; that there were comparatively more young people? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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