Here is a whole gallery of photos which were submitted to the Shields Gazette and they all show people having fun in Tinker Smiths.
It looks like it was a busy night when the photographer took all of these great scenes in 2016.
To find out more, visit the Shields Gazette website and head to the retro section.
1. South Shields in 2016
Tell us if we got you in the picture in the popular South Shields venue. | other 3rd party
2. Faces galore
Plenty of faces for you to identify in this scene from nine years ago. | other 3rd party
3. South Shields memories
Friends having a great time at the South Shields venue in 2016. | other 3rd party
4. Photo time
Three friends on a night out. Tell us if this brings back happy memories for you. | other 3rd party
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