Looking for pubs and bars in Blackpool before a show or for a night out? Explore traditional pubs, cocktail bars, lively music venues and places for a quieter drink around the town centre, seafront and beyond. Browse the listings below for ideas, including The Velvet Coaster, Beach House Bistro & Bar and Soul Suite.
Planning pre-theatre drinks? Check the location of your performance using our Blackpool venues guide and allow enough time to reach your seats before curtain up. Opening hours, live entertainment, booking policies and age restrictions can change, particularly on event nights, so confirm details with each venue. For a fuller evening, explore restaurants in Blackpool or see what’s on in Blackpool this week.
Looking for something different? Browse our local dining guides to find restaurants, cafés and pre-theatre meals to suit your plans.
Most of Blackpool’s theatres are in or near the town centre, so there are plenty of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk. Aim to sit down at least 90 minutes before curtain up, and book ahead on Saturdays and during the Illuminations, when the town gets busy.
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