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UK Nightclubs Are Closing And People Really Aren't Surprised

7 Reasons British Nightclubs Are Closing, According To You
George Bowden
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On Monday it was revealed that close to half of the nation's nightclubs have closed since 2005 - and from the outpouring of reaction on social media, people aren't at all surprised.

For revelers, an evening at the the local nightspot has been like witnessing terminal decline.

Grubby interiors, aggressive door staff, ever-rising drink prices and DJ sets fit for "Now That's What I Call Music", the average high street nightclub has been coasting for far too long.

And people have been quick to point this out...

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People Aren't Surprised Nightclubs Are Closing
Netflix has killed clubs(01 of07)
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Forget clubbing. The most annoying thing about staying in with the Flix is the 'continue watching' pop up every two and a half episodes. (credit:Facebook)
The smoking ban changed things(02 of07)
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Aromas once hidden under a thick layer of tobacco and tar are now free to circulate and offend... (credit:Facebook)
Nights rarely go as planned...(03 of07)
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Even worse than 'peacocking' around trying to get attention... having your night brutally cut short at the kebab shop next door. (credit:Facebook)
Late night pubs have killed clubs(04 of07)
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Now that you can hang on in at a Wetherspoons until breakfast is served, clubs have lost their appeal. (credit:Facebook)
You can't compare Liquid to Cable(05 of07)
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A night out at Cable or Fabric is obviously going to be different (read: better) than a night at the local Envy... and remember, there's still 1,700 clubs in Britain and presumably they've survived for a reason. (credit:Facebook)
The threat of violence(06 of07)
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While violence is rare, it happens. And when alcohol is involved the stakes are raised. (credit:Facebook)
Or to put it another way...(07 of07)
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Enough said. (credit:Facebook)
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