25 celebratory pictures as Blackpool's newest pub Nelly Mulligans officially opens to the public

Nelly Mulligans in Market Street opened its doors to the public as Blackpool’s newest Irish pub today.

Open seven days a week, with live music every night alongside a range of drink offers and special promotions, the pub occupies the former Brannigans site, also known to many as the former home of NTK – a place which holds a special place in new landlord Mick Sugden’s heart, with the publican having worked at the venue 17 years ago.

The venue’s grand VIP opening night brought together countless people involved in the major effort to prepare the pub for its much-anticipated opening. Among the guests was I’m a Celebrity star Adam Thomas, who joined those invited to celebrate Blackpool’s newest pub.

The opening night marked the start of a new chapter for the Market Street venue, with members of the public keen to try the town’s newest watering hole as it opened its doors properly to the public today.

Check out our best pictures of people enjoying Blackpool’s newest pub below...