Talbot Road Premier Inn close to launching new bar and casual working environment
The exciting renovations started in September.
Blackpool’s Premier Inn on Talbot Road is set for a major update as ongoing works to the hotel’s former restaurant near completion.
The 200-seat ground-floor Cookhouse + Pub permanently closed in early September 2026 following a national restructuring decision made by parent company Whitbread.
The ground-floor space is currently undergoing a refit to become a casual workspace with a cocktail bar and social dining area. The space will be called The Social, and is set to open before the end of the year.
Building works are ongoing inside the space, and new photos posted across social media show that The Social is nearing completion, with branded signage now installed in the windows.
The Premier Inn on Talbot Road opened May 2021, replacing the iconic Yates Wine Lodge building which was fatally damaged by a fire in 2009.
Premier Inn have been approached by The Gazette to confirm more details about The Social, including a potential opening date.