It was where Funny Girls first opened in 1994 and also where Walkabout quickly became the place to be in the 00s. It’s a small, niche area and is well-known for its nightlife. The Littern Tree is there, so is Roxy’s and Sugar Sugar.
14. Queen Street nightlife
Belly Dancing night at the Lagoonda Restaurant in 2000 Photo: Bill Johnson
15. Queen Street nightlife
These were the guys serving the drinks at the Queen Street venues in 2007. From left, Nathan Driver (Walkabout), Kirsty Gregg and Lisa Street (Bar 19), Chanelle Reed (Litten Tree), behind is Neil Sedgewick (Septembers), Nunzio (Nunzio's), Samantha Dunn (Litten Tree), Ronnie and Wes Davies (Tapas Bar/FY1). Photo: Bill Johnson
16. Queen Street nightlife
Barmaid Michelle Trecce-Birch at the Litten Tree, 2003 Photo: National World
17. Queen Street nightlife
Marc Almond performing outside The Flying Handbag Photo: Bill Johnson
18. Queen Street, Blackpool
Another Walkabout from 2010, a completely empty bar before it opens Photo: Bill Johnson