Whether you’re after a perfectly poured pint, a seaside gin and tonic or late-night cocktails with friends, Blackpool’s bar scene offers something for every taste.
Traditional favourites like The Saddle Inn deliver classic pub charm and real ales, while lively venues such as the Walkabout keep the party atmosphere going into the early hours.
For those seeking stylish interiors and creative drinks, Dirty Blondes offers a modern twist just moments from the Promenade.
Wherever you choose to spend your weekend, Blackpool’s vibrant mix of pubs and bars ensures there’s always a welcoming spot to clink glasses and toast the town.
Here are 17 of the best bars and pubs for a weekend tipple in Blackpool according to you.
8. Rated 5: Shickers Tavern at 31 Birley Street, Blackpool
Rated 5: Shickers Tavern at 31 Birley Street, Blackpool | National World Photo: Blackpool Gazette
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9. Cask (9 Layton Road, FY3 8EA)
Situated about a mile or so from Blackpool town centre, en-route to Poulton le Fylde, no fewer that six bus routes pass close by. Four ever-changing cask beers are always available, normally including a dark beer. This compact, dog-friendly, micropub has a pleasant suntrap drinking area to the front and a walled area at the rear. The Layton Cemetery opposite contains the grave of the last known survivor of the Charge of the Light Brigade. | Google Maps
11. The Belle Vue
Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9DQ | 4.2 out of 5 (1,644 Google reviews) | Kids eat for £1 Monday–Friday, 3-7pm. | Google
12. The Liars Bar on opening night in Cedar Square, Blackpool
The Liars Bar on opening night in Cedar Square, Blackpool. | Liars Bar Photo: Liars Bar