The West Coast Rock Cafe on the corner of Abingdon Street and Birley is a Blackpool icon, established in 1987 and serving burgers, steaks, Mexican dishes and much more. Recently extended into the ground floor premises, it's directly across from the Opera House and just up the road from the Grand Theatre, so handy for a bite just before a show and there are half prices burger and steak nights through the week.The West Coast Rock Cafe on the corner of Abingdon Street and Birley is a Blackpool icon, established in 1987 and serving burgers, steaks, Mexican dishes and much more. Recently extended into the ground floor premises, it's directly across from the Opera House and just up the road from the Grand Theatre, so handy for a bite just before a show and there are half prices burger and steak nights through the week.
The West Coast Rock Cafe on the corner of Abingdon Street and Birley is a Blackpool icon, established in 1987 and serving burgers, steaks, Mexican dishes and much more. Recently extended into the ground floor premises, it's directly across from the Opera House and just up the road from the Grand Theatre, so handy for a bite just before a show and there are half prices burger and steak nights through the week.

Our alternative to the Michelin Guide - a pick of some favourite Blackpool restaurants

The new Michelin Guide to the ultimate in fine dining is published this week.

The Guide has been published by the French tyre company Michelin since 1900 and awards up to three Michelin stars for excellence to a select few establishments.

The acquisition or loss of a star or stars can have dramatic effects on the success of a restaurant – but for most of us, personal experience and recommendations from family and friends are our best guides to our favourite eateries, and what makes us want to return time and again.

Here, in no particular order, we take a look at some favourite Blackpool restaurants, unlikely to feature in the Michelin Guide, but winners with many of us nonetheless.

Here, in no particular order, we take a look at some favourite Blackpool restaurants, unlikely to feature in the Michelin Guide, but winners with many of us nonetheless.

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