Patsy's was a legendary nightclub situated in Ryde on the Isle of Wight. It played non-mainstream music, and had extremely lax security, meaning many under 18's were able to enter the premises and experience club life for the first time. I'm not suggesting that this was particularly a good thing, but at the time I don't remember ever seeing any trouble in there, and perhaps the teenagers of only ten years ago were a little better behaved than they are today - who knows. The club closed quite a few years ago now, but if you mention Patsy's to a local, most people seem to have a story to tell. For me, it was probably the first night club I ever went to, and I ...  Read the complete review

When I saw that Patsy's was on here I just had to write a review, at the same time I am rather sad as Patsy's actually ceased to exist about 5 years ago? Correct me if I'm wrong please. I used to go to Patsy's with a group of (underage) friends on a Friday/Saturday night, occasionally after going to the ice rink (so cool) or from the Royal Squadron in Ryde, blagging our way in with fake ID, or not as the bouncers didn't really seem to care that we were only 16. Through the set of double doors and you were in the main 'club area'. This consisted of dance floor - 2 decent sized bars, and plenty of seating. The décor was dark - I still remember the sweat running ...  Read the complete review