Norbreck Night Club

[1966_and_all_that]

Right here's the situation. Sat with wife and friends in warm sunshine in the Hirschgarten Augustiner BeerGarden -the largest in the world... Oh go on then another Mass of Helle.
And the conversation turned to the nightclub at the Norbreck, c.1979/80. One of our number (older than the rest of us), said that in order to keep it's alcohol licence it had to provide chicken in a basket without charging for it. He said it was rank awful. I said that I remember that place taking over from the Mecca for the sixth form dances.

Anyway none of us can remember the name of the place. We've tried Trader Jack's but agreed that that was at The Imperial. So, over To you AVFTTers.

 

[Walthamstow_Seasider]

Copper Face Jacks?

 

[Budgies-Budgie]

Norbreck Nitespot

 

[Lytham_fy8]

Copper Face Jacks?

That was definitely the name of the bar in the Norbreck.

 

[bollieboy]

Norbreck Nitespot

Yep

 

[TangerineBayern]

Right here's the situation. Sat with wife and friends in warm sunshine in the Hirschgarten Augustiner BeerGarden -the largest in the world... Oh go on then another Mass of Helle.
And the conversation turned to the nightclub at the Norbreck, c.1979/80. One of our number (older than the rest of us), said that in order to keep it's alcohol licence it had to provide chicken in a basket without charging for it. He said it was rank awful. I said that I remember that place taking over from the Mecca for the sixth form dances.

Anyway none of us can remember the name of the place. We've tried Trader Jack's but agreed that that was at The Imperial. So, over To you AVFTTers.

Wonderful Biergarten and serving Augustiner Edelstoff, my fave enjoy 1966

 

[todayistheday]

Didnt copper face jacks open up after the Mariners shut down.

 

[fcblackpool]

I seem to recall stories about Billy Ronson (No 4 who could take corners) being in the Norbreck Nitespot drinking pink gin, standing up complaining that nobody recognised him. That would be 77/78.

Personally I've only ever know 6th form dances at the Mecca. XTC was the last one I went to.

 

[TOON Seasider]

Didnt copper face jacks open up after the Mariners shut down.

Copper face Jack's was previously called Molly Malones and that was open when Tbe Mariners was still open.

 

[Lytham_fy8]

Copper face Jack's was previously called Molly Malones and that was open when Tbe Mariners was still open.

It was also called Copper Face Jack's while The Mariners was still open, turn of the millennium.

 

[Jaffa_The_Hut]

It was just called the Norbreck nightspot.

Last record of the night (or morning as was the case) the DJ always played Stevie Wonder isn’t she lovely so all the loves could smooch on the dance floor.

 

[todayistheday]

Copper face Jack's was previously called Molly Malones and that was open when Tbe Mariners was still open.

Never heard of that name but dont doubt you. Always knew it as norbteck nightspot. Was there a cafe next to entrance to night spot.

 

[1966_and_all_that]

Wonderful Biergarten and serving Augustiner Edelstoff, my fave enjoy 1966

A long day, Bayern. The biergarten was excellent, then back to the hotel for two hours before heading out to eat at a Lowenbrau restaurant, followed by an Ayingerbrau halle opposite the Hoffbrauhaus. Had a quick look in at the Hoffbrauhaus but it was rammed and hot and sweaty. Maybe earlier in the day tomorrow.

 

[TangerineBayern]

A long day, Bayern. The biergarten was excellent, then back to the hotel for two hours before heading out to eat at a Lowenbrau restaurant, followed by an Ayingerbrau halle opposite the Hoffbrauhaus. Had a quick look in at the Hoffbrauhaus but it was rammed and hot and sweaty. Maybe earlier in the day tomorrow.

The Hofbrauhaus does get very busy especially with tourists so yes worth a try around 12ish, weather looks good over there at the moment so well worth a tour of the beer gardens in the Englischergarten!

 

[TOON Seasider]

Never heard of that name but dont doubt you. Always knew it as norbteck nightspot. Was there a cafe next to entrance to night spot.

Not sure about the cafe but deffo about it being called Molly Malones around the early/mid 90s

 

[Foolweary]

The Hofbrauhaus does get very busy especially with tourists so yes worth a try around 12ish, weather looks good over there at the moment so well worth a tour of the beer gardens in the Englischergarten!

The Hofbräuhaus is usually OK to get a seat without reservation whenever the weather is really hot. Its not that pleasant inside In hot weather and most people will head to a biergarten instead. The only outside space at the Hfb is the courtyard which is pleasant but not easy to find a spot.

 

[southshore]

Used to have some decent bands on too.

Saw Def Leppard there before they released their first LP

 

[TangerineBayern]

Used to have some decent bands on too.

Saw Def Leppard there before they released their first LP

Very true in the Norcalympia at the back of the hotel

 

[southshore]

Very true in the Norcalympia at the back of the hotel

Was it at the back?

My memory tells me it was on the right of the hotel not far from the Mariners (Though my memory has steered me wrong before!)

 

[Ollygon]

Copper Face Jacks had some good local groups on from time to time.

Mariners was a dive, and is still an eyesore (a pile of rubble)

 

[Hawkwind742]

It was just called the Norbreck nightspot.

Last record of the night (or morning as was the case) the DJ always played Stevie Wonder isn’t she lovely so all the loves could smooch on the dance floor.

Ozzy Osborne first solo gig.Saw Slade Girlschool Budgie. Def Leppard played there. Samson with Bruce Dickinson. Stray cats got a beating there by PR and Bispham crew. Good times.

 

[Hawkwind742]

Copper Face Jacks had some good local groups on from time to time.

Mariners was a dive, and is still an eyesore (a pile of rubble)

My local, Tommy Woods on the door. Possibly Eric Mason, someone please confirm or deny?

 

[Hawkwind742]

Very true in the Norcalympia at the back of the hotel

On through the night

 

[southshore]

Was it at the back?

My memory tells me it was on the right of the hotel not far from the Mariners (Though my memory has steered me wrong before!)

Yes, sounds about right,

 

[Dark_Side_of_the_Lune]

Norbreck used to bring some ace punk bands to the town. In the days when most punks wouldn’t get a look in in town. Occasionally Jenks by exception.

 

[1966_and_all_that]

Norbreck used to bring some ace punk bands to the town. In the days when most punks wouldn’t get a look in in town. Occasionally Jenks by exception.

The Buzzcocks played Jenks before they were well known. I didn't go but I have friends who did.

 

[Goldfinger]

The Nightclub opposite the Mariners was called The Castle Inn.
the resident band were Complex.