Did you enjoy nights out and special events at the Curve Bar in Ipswich in the early 2000s?

Ipswich Star: A night out at the Curve Bar in Ipswich in 2002A night out at the Curve Bar in Ipswich in 2002 (Image: Archant)

If so, you might spot some familiar faces in these photos, from 2002 to 2005.

Ipswich Star: Friends having a drink at the Curve Bar in Ipswich in 2002Friends having a drink at the Curve Bar in Ipswich in 2002 (Image: Archant)

It's now 20 years since the popular bar in Princes Street opened in 2001.

Ipswich Star: A night out at the Curve Bar in Ipswich in 2002A night out at the Curve Bar in Ipswich in 2002 (Image: Archant)

It took over the former Royal Navy recruitment office, which had stood empty for several years.

The bar regularly featured in the Evening Star's Caught Out column, showing people enjoying a relaxing night out with friends.

Ipswich Star: AXA Factor finalists at the Curve Bar, Ipswich in 2005AXA Factor finalists at the Curve Bar, Ipswich in 2005 (Image: Archant)

The Curve Bar has also staged a range of special events over the years, and our gallery includes a group photo from the AXA's Got Talent finals at the venue in 2005.

Another special event featured here was a reunion for Stoke High School's class of 1994 ten years on, in 2004.

Ipswich Star: Stoke High School's class of 1994 at their reunion at the Curve Bar, Ipswich in 2004Stoke High School's class of 1994 at their reunion at the Curve Bar, Ipswich in 2004 (Image: Archant)

To order photos, visit our website or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.

Ipswich Star: A night out at the Curve Bar in Ipswich in 2002A night out at the Curve Bar in Ipswich in 2002 (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: A night out at the Curve Bar in Ipswich in 2002A night out at the Curve Bar in Ipswich in 2002 (Image: Archant)