BARROW's nightlife has changed a lot over the years. 

Many Barrovians have fond memories of dancing the night away in Scorpio, Kavannahs and The Cry. 

With investment coming into the town in the next few years, perhaps more establishments will open to entertain the town's residents in the evenings. 

Until then, we look back at some of Barrow's most popular clubs. 

Scorpio

The club is one of the now empty venues on Cornwallis Street. It was renamed Skint later in its life. It was owned by One Leisure, which bought it from the old Rick Lucas empire. 

In 2022, Corrie and Co listed it on the market for offers in the region of £175,000.

The Mail: Punters waiting outside Scorpio Punters waiting outside Scorpio (Image: Newsquest)

Scorpio is fondly remembered by many Barrovians.

 

Princess Selandia 

In 2004, the Princess Selandia was bought by Barrow entrepreneur and nightclub owner Rick Lucas. He transformed the industry carrier into a restaurant and nightclub.

The Mail: Rick and Jacky Lucas with their Princess Selandia restaurant and nightclub at the Town Quay Barrow in 2007 Rick and Jacky Lucas with their Princess Selandia restaurant and nightclub at the Town Quay Barrow in 2007 (Image: Newsquest)

The Princess Selandia had a capacity of 2400 people before closing its doors in 2010. 

For the next five years, the ship lay dormant in Buccleuch Dock behind Morrisons, before being bought by Danish investors.  

The Mail: The Princess Selandia passing Piel Island as she leaves Barrow for Denmark in 2015 The Princess Selandia passing Piel Island as she leaves Barrow for Denmark in 2015 (Image: Jon Granger)

In 2015, Princess Selandia left the dock and passed Piel Island on her new voyage to Denmark. 

Cee-Pees

The Mail: Miss Great Britain Amanda Dyson opened new nightclub Cee-Pees in Lawson Street, Barrow, in August 1989. Also shown are (from left) Keith Fleming, Bass regional sales manager, Mike Faye, Bass district manager and owner Colin Lavery Miss Great Britain Amanda Dyson opened new nightclub Cee-Pees in Lawson Street, Barrow, in August 1989. Also shown are (from left) Keith Fleming, Bass regional sales manager, Mike Faye, Bass district manager and owner Colin Lavery  (Image: Newsquest)

Barrow's Miss Great Britain Amanda Dyson opened up the new nightclub Cee-Pees in Lawson Street, Barrow, in August 1989. 

One evening in December 1993 the club had to clear the dancefloor as the lighting rig slowly lowered itself to the floor. All the clubbers were refunded their entrance money afterwards.   

Kavannahs 

The Mail: Rodeo bull at Kavannas in 1998Rodeo bull at Kavannas in 1998 (Image: Newsquest)

Another one of the Cornwallis Street venues. It made up part of the thriving nighttime economy but has now been empty for several years. 

The venue has recently become a popular place for urban explorers to visit, with the old sound system and many features still in place. 

However, one explorer, who used to go to the nightclub himself, said that the venue was in a 'terrible state' and he hoped his video would force the council to do something about it. He said he would not have entered the building if it was secured.

In 1998, Kavannas brought in a rodeo bull, which led to much hilarity as clubbers tried to stay on the mechanical beast.