I find out which are Blackpool's best historic and beloved pubs: 25 favourites from down the decades

By Claire Lark

Published 18th Apr 2025, 10:20 BST

Updated 18th Apr 2025, 10:29 BST

I asked our readers which pubs in Blackpool they thought were the best to ever exist.

Some are a blast from the past whilst others are still very much a huge part of the Blackpool pub circuit. Here’s a selection of the pubs they suggested…

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The Washington pub is one of Blackpool's old favourites

1. Best pubs ever

The Washington pub is one of Blackpool's old favourites Photo: Martin Bostock

Lifeboat Inn, Foxhall Road, 2013

2. Best pubs ever

Lifeboat Inn, Foxhall Road, 2013 Photo: staff

The Sun Inn, Bolton Street, Blackpool was mentioned time and time again. Here it is painted Tangerine in support of Blackpool FC

3. Best pub ever

The Sun Inn, Bolton Street, Blackpool was mentioned time and time again. Here it is painted Tangerine in support of Blackpool FC Photo: Bill Johnson

The Pump and Truncheon was a firm favourite

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The Pump and Truncheon was a firm favourite Photo: national world

Stephen Mccall: "Tower lounge. Great days and nights in there"

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Stephen Mccall: "Tower lounge. Great days and nights in there" Photo: Daniel Martino

Mick Jowett remembered the Ramsden Arms

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Mick Jowett remembered the Ramsden Arms Photo: Bill Johnson

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