Many have been independent micropubs, bringing a unique perspective to our high streets.
From Fleetwood to Cleveleys, Poulton to Blackpool and St Annes to Lytham, the town centres have continbued to change, with old banks or shops closing down, and new bars and pubs coming in.
Here are some of the new venues worth a trip out to - if you haven’t visited them already!

7. New pub Shickers Tavern, on Birley Street, enjoyed an official opening bash on Saturday January 29.
New pub Shickers Tavern, on Birley Street, enjoyed an official opening bash on Saturday January 29. | third party Photo: Third party

8. The Corkscrew cheese and wine bar opened on Victoria Road West, Cleveleys, on May 3 in what had previsouly been the Muriel and may interior furnishing shop, an offers whisky and wine tasting sessions
The Corkscrew cheese and wine bar opened on Victoria Road West, Cleveleys, on May 3 in what had previsouly been the Muriel and may interior furnishing shop, an offers whisky and wine tasting sessions | third prty Photo: third party

9. Located on 3 Henry Street, Lytham, Amexicana opened this year nd serves up a range of Tex Mex specialities, including spicey, frozen or straight-up margaritas
Located on 3 Henry Street, Lytham, Amexicana opened this year nd serves up a range of Tex Mex specialities, including spicey, frozen or straight-up margaritas | Third party Photo: Third party

10. The Thirsty? Alehouse on Church Street had its grand re-launch on March 8 this year wth a new team an a revamp
The Thirsty? Alehouse on Church Street had its grand re-launch on March 8 this year wth a new team an a revamp | Third party Photo: Third party

11. SimBar launched on December 7 2023 from premises at 1 Tithebarn Street as punters tried out the state-of-the art golf simulation machines.
SimBar launched on December 7 2023 from premises at 1 Tithebarn Street as punters tried out the state-of-the art golf simulation machines. | Third party Photo: Third party

12. Blackpool's new 1920s themed cocktail bar called Putt Above offers AR mini-golf. it opened at the fomer Lazerquest premises in January
Blackpool's new 1920s themed cocktail bar called Putt Above offers AR mini-golf. it opened at the fomer Lazerquest premises in January | National World Photo: Blackpool Gazette

