Sheffield retro: 9 pictures to remind you of night out at the city's Bar Matrix in the noughties

Deputy Editor

Published 8th May 2023, 04:45 BST

Updated 9th May 2023, 13:05 BST

Bar Matrix was once a staple of nights out in Sheffield city centre during the noughties.

The bar on Charter Square, at the back of Debenhams, later became rebranded as another nightspot called Nylon. The area has been completely revamped now in the Heart of the City project.

We pulled together this retro gallery of pictures taken at the Matrix. Can you spot any familiar faces?

Bar Matrix pictured in September 2004, when police were checking out city centre nightspots for under-age drinkers

1. Bar Matrix

Bar Matrix pictured in September 2004, when police were checking out city centre nightspots for under-age drinkers Photo: Andrew Partridge

Darren Sissens and his girlfriend Claire Buccieri at Matrix in February 2002

2. All smiles

Darren Sissens and his girlfriend Claire Buccieri at Matrix in February 2002 Photo: Jon Enoch

Rachel Huggins, left, and Jessica Fryer pictured outside the Nylon bar, Sheffield, with their most embarrassing songs, in June 2007

3. Diamond lives

Rachel Huggins, left, and Jessica Fryer pictured outside the Nylon bar, Sheffield, with their most embarrassing songs, in June 2007 Photo: Roger Nadal

Faye Woodward (left) and Marie Bolton at Matrix in February 2002

4. Best of friends

Faye Woodward (left) and Marie Bolton at Matrix in February 2002 Photo: Jon Enoch

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