13 images as Blackpool's newest pub Nelly Mulligans celebrates lavish opening night with I'm a Celeb star

Nelly Mulligans in Market Street has opened its doors as Blackpool’s newest Irish pub, with a grand VIP opening night held to celebrate its arrival.

The venue will be open seven days a week, with live music every night alongside a range of drink offers and special promotions. The pub has opened at 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, so take a look at some of the best pictures from the event below...