12 of the last ‘proper’ old-school pubs still open in Blackpool - including Dutton Arms and Lifeboat Inn
By Claire Lark
Published 2nd Mar 2023, 13:32 BST
Updated 2nd Mar 2023, 14:12 BST
Despite the pandemic and other factors which have caused dwindling pub numbers, Blackpool still has a thriving community with lots of venues on the circuit.
But some of the old school, unpretentious pubs are in decline. They’re the places where conversations are had, the ones which put ale choice at the forefront, where you can buy Scampi Fries and pork scratchings whilst sitting at the bar and enjoying a pint. And it’s where go for pool, darts and TV sport. The ones a generation remembers. We’ve tracked down some of the classic pubs in Blackpool which tick the boxes, but there will be more. Let us know about your old school favourites and we’ll check them out.
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The Mitre in West Street is one of Blackpool's oldest, traditional, smallest and and most well-known pubs in Blackpool serving real ales and draught beers. It was also one of Tripadvisor's Traveller Choice winners in 2022 Photo: Google Street View
Another long established town centre pub which is a stone's throw from the seafront. It's a family friendly place serving real ales and good food and has that typical traditional feel Photo: submit
This was when The Sun Inn was painted tangerine in support of Blackpool FC. According to reviews it sells pies, peas and gravy. Can't get more traditional than that Photo: Bill Johnson
Tucked away, The Bull Hotel is described on Tripadvisor as a gem of a bar and 'just like the pubs used to be back in the day. Beer very cheap and very good as well'. That's a seal of approval Photo: Google Street View