Look back at Scouse radio station that made Liverpool 'unique'. The people were really friendly in there."ĭo you remember Michelle Claire's nightclub? Let us know in the comments section below. "The DJ when we first started going was a lady called Mandy and she had a bit of a Bowie haircut. There were Punks in there, people from the fledgling New Romantics scene, New Wave. "It was really relaxed in there, it didn't really matter how you were dressed. I remember going there and thought it was an unusual place but I quite liked it.Ī bar person inside Michelle Claire's (Image: Ian McMullen) "He used to go out clubbing and I didn't really and said to me why don't you come with me to this place, give it a try, you might like the music. He told the ECHO: "I first went there with a school friend of mine, a guy named Ronnie, from Dovecot. Ian McMullen, from Knotty Ash, first went to Michelle Claire's aged 18 in 1979 and later became a regular DJ there. 21 photos captured by the 'Photie Man' of Merseyside characters. 'Best job' former Liverpool workers would return to 'in a heartbeat'. 
The venue had bars, a DJ booth and space to dance, but also served food to customers.
Out of the way from the main thoroughfare of nightclubs at the time, it was a place were people could be themselves and enjoy music and fashion from likeminded clubbers. Located on North Street, by the Dale Street flyover, it was known for its Bowie/New Wave nights, Punk nights and live music. When you think back to Liverpool nightlife in the 70s and 80s, Michelle Claire's will likely be one of the clubs that spring to mind. An "intimate" Liverpool nightclub that was "off the beaten track" attracted clubbers with its eclectic music scene for years.
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