A former Blackpool bank has been converted into a new dessert shop.
BAD, short for Build A Dessert, has opened in the former Barclays Bank on the corner of Lytham Road and Bournemouth Road in South Shore.
Among those behind the new business is Luke Bowen-Price, whose family have been trading on Blackpool Promenade for more than 200 years and who currently run Loaded Burgers there.
Luke said the key feature of bad is the self-serve ice cream section, with a wide range of flavours and topping allowing customers to build their own desserts.
A wide range of other desserts and savoury items are also on sale along with a large selection of drinks, including Australian coffee.
Luke also already has plans to extend the BAD business to further premises in Preston and said: “We’re really looking forward to customers building their own desserts in South Shore.”
Take a look at our gallery to see what BAD has on offer.
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First look inside BAD Desserts on Lytham Road, Blackpool Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell
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BAD Desserts on Lytham Road, Blackpool offer a selection of delicious sweet treats. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell
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Help yourself to toppings - either sweet or healthy options. First look inside BAD Desserts on Lytham Road, Blackpool Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell
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Luke Bowen-Price demonstrates one of the build-you-own dessert options at BAD Desserts on Lytham Road, Blackpool Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell
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BAD Desserts on Lytham Road, Blackpool offer a selection of delicious sweet treats including these heart-shaped cakes. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell
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BAD Desserts on Lytham Road, Blackpool offer a selection of delicious sweet treats. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell