Iconic and much loved Blackpool town centre pub The Washington put up for sale for £725,000

An iconic Blackpool town centre pub has been put on the market for £725,000 with Fleurets.

The Washington, on Topping Street, is being offered for sale as a town centre, wet-led pub, with an effectively open-plan trading area, private living accommodation and further undeveloped space.

The prominent three-storey corner property is located just off Blackpool's main retail area, approximately a quarter of a mile from Blackpool North railway station, the Winter Gardens, North Pier and Blackpool Tower. The pub attracts a mix of local regulars, shoppers and workers, offering a traditional food menu alongside its drinks trade.

Inside, the ground floor features a bar and open-plan trading space, with seating, a DJ booth and a pool and darts area. There is also a catering kitchen, pantry and customer toilets. A patio seating area is located at the front of the building.

The first floor includes a four-bedroom private flat, with a lounge, kitchen/dining room, bathroom and shower. A further eight rooms are currently used for storage and remain undeveloped, while the entire second floor comprises 14 undeveloped rooms.

The sale comes as the surrounding area undergoes significant redevelopment through the Talbot Gateway regeneration programme.

Nearby projects include the redevelopment of the Stanley Buildings for retail use and new office developments to accommodate the Department for Work and Pensions and Ministry of Defence.

A major addition to the area is the £65 million Multiversity site, which officially broke ground in May 2026 and is intended to welcome students from September 2028. The developments are expected to bring additional potential trade and customers to the area, close to the pub.

The property also benefits from a premises licence allowing the sale of alcohol from 10.30am until 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Live and recorded music is permitted daily between 6pm and 11pm.