From Yates to the Ward Jackson and Hornby Park, Mail photographers have captured lots of happy moments from nights out in the town over the years.
See if you can spot any familiar faces in the gallery below.
1. Match day
Football fans watching a match in 3D at the Mill House Pub in April 2010. Photo: TC
2. Catching up
Friends catching up at the White House pub in April 2007. Photo: Louise Hutchinson
3. Time for a pint
A group of enjoying a night out in Hartlepool in June 2007. Photo: Tom Collins
4. Let the weekend begin
Two friends enjoying a night out at the Golden Lion pub in September 2007. Photo: Louise Hutchinson
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