But these Sheffield city pubs have either been demolished or changed beyond recognition since those days. While some of them still continue to trade successfully in the city as pubs or as other types of business, they either now look very different, carry different names, or have totally changed inside.
We have put together the gallery below, showing how these venues looked back in the 80s and 90s – and contrast that to how they look now, using pictures taken more recently.
9. Now: Bloo 88
By the time this picture was taken last year, the Hallamshire was known as Bloo 88. Bands have not performed there for years. Photo: Google
10. Then: The Hallamshire
Pictured in the 1980s, the Hallamshire, on West Street, was at the time a popular music venue, which hosted up and coming bands such as Pulp in the 80s and 90s, who played gigs in a room upstairs. Unusual haircuts were the norm in the bar. Picture Sheffield / Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Picture Sheffield / Sheffield Newspapers
11. Now: Charles Street
Today, there is no trace of the former Yorkshire Grey at the junction of Charles Street and Arundel Gate, following a major redevelopment. PIcure: Google Street view Photo: Google
12. Then: The Yorkshire Grey
A popular pub in the 80s and 90s, the Yorkshire Grey, at the junction of Charles Street and Arundel Gate, was famous for its L-shaped pool table Photo: Roger Nadal