Most of the hotels and guest houses have a licensed residents bar (not all, so check if this is a necessity) that is open quite late. A few we know keep their bars open until the last guest has returned “in case they want a drink before they turn in”, then may even remain open until the last guest has gone to bed - or passed out! Many of them are members of a local gay organization (the most successful of its kind in Europe) that is known as: BAG's (Blackpool Accommodation for Gays). These BAG's establishments are usually able to supply you with cheap concessionary tickets or passes for certain venues (gay and straight) throughout the town, and should be able to tell you which of the gay venues is running a BAG's accommodations are all gay owned.cheap drinks night on the day you’re there. At least one of the gay venues is always likely to be having cheap drinks on offer, or will be running a doubles bar.See our accommodation section aswell.

The North Shore area near to the Railway Station and close to the gay scene is where you'll find most of the gay-run hotels and guest houses. The main areas are around High Street, Lord Street, Dickson Road, General Street, and all the streets that cross these – but not totally. There are several other gay or gay friendly hotels and guest houses, some highly recommended, even as far down as South Shore that cater more for those people who perhaps like to visit the scene, not exactly live in it.

Middle Walk is the Cruising Area. If you are looking for the Cruising Area you need to head down Talbot Road, which itself can be quite cruisy, go through Talbot Square and cross the road to the sea-front. Turn right and follow the path behind the War Memorial that runs between the Promenade (the top) and Lower Walk (the bottom). This is Middle Walk. You may need to walk a fair way (it's about a mile long) before meeting anyone. The more private Lower Walk is normally used after you have met up. Beware, if you are a sand freak and decide to use the beach. As the tide comes in, a river can appear by the sea wall quite rapidly cutting you off from the steps back up. Busiest times are weekend evenings, especially in the summer, and the ages frequenting here range from "lock you up and throw away the key" across the board to "I need a hand with my Zimmer frame"! As with most cruising areas, this is not one of the safest places to be after dark. Police sometimes operate in this area in an effort to make it safer - they are not out looking for gay people to arrest, but are there to deter homophobic attacks. If you are based in South Blackpool (the Pleasure Beach end), the sand dunes near Starr Gate opposite Pontin's Holiday Camp can be popular in the summer months, but nude sunbathing and sexual activity in this area is now actively being discouraged by the police after complaints from locals and tourists.

.The Berkeley: offering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom newly furnished self catering suites. The Berkeley enjoys the finest sea views on the Fylde coast. All suites have fully equipped kitchens with cooker, fridge, microwave, iron/ironing boards etc. Each has a bath or shower room. Lounge with leather sofas, TV/DVD/Freeview and dining area.

The New Clifton Holiday Apartments: are ideally situated in the heart of Blackpool Town Centre. The Winter Gardens, Golden Mile, Tower, Promenade, Central and North Piers, shops, pubs and shows are only a short walk away.Blackpool Pleasure Beach is just a short tram ride away

All decoration, carpets, bedrooms, lounges, kitchens, toilets and showers are modern throughou but most important, comfortable and homely. A complimentry pack is also provided.We can assure your total satisfaction during your stay in our superb flats. Our aim is to make you feel comfortable in a homely atmosphere.

Warwick Holiday Flats: Situated very close to the town centre, bus and railway stations, all Bars are close by. Our guests are well placed to enjoy all the fabulous facilities our famous town has to offer.

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you from the resident hosts Martin & David, call us now it may be the best phone call you make this year. Our apartments are all spotlessly clean well maintained and spacious.

The Brooklyn Hotel: is a homely and friendly hotel, situated in the heart of Blackpool, less than one minute away from the Promenade.

The town centre, shops, theater, cinemas, all three Piers and the Winter Gardens are all within easy walking distance. Alternatively you could take a short train ride to the Pleasure Beach and the Sandcastle Waterworld.

All our en-suites rooms are decorated to a high standard and come equipped with TV and hospitality tray, offering tea and coffee. Rooms are refreshed and a daily basis, ensuring that the highest standard of cleanliness throughout your stay.

AJ's Bistro.AJ's Bistro
65 Topping Street. FY1 3AF
Tel. 01253 626111
Restaurant of the year 2004.
Gay friendly. Nice atmosphere, with a good menu, reasonable prices and excellent service. In town and close to the scene. Licensed. Open Mon - Fri 6.00pm - late. Saturday 4.00pm - 11.00pm. Sundays 7.00pm - late.

Autumn Leaves
82 Topping Street. FY1 3AD
Tel. 01253 620730
Handy in town licensed restaurant.
Gay friendly. In town and close to the scene. TV /TS have held events here in the past, and Caffmos often have a meal here when there is a Blackpool social event. Reasonable prices.

Truffles Steak House
51-53 Topping St. FY1 3AF
Tel. 01253 294804
Handy in town licensed restaurant.
Gay friendly. In town and close to the scene. We haven't tried it yet, but they look forward to seeing you and promise a warm and friendly welcome with good food.

The West Coast Rock Cafe Website.
5-7 Abingdon St. FY1 1DG
Tel. 01253 751283
Licensed Café / Restaurant / Bar / Club.
Gay friendly. Good food and drinks in a non-pretentious atmosphere with excellent service and American sized portions. In the town centre, not far from gay hotel land and the scene. Check out their website!

Mandarin Website.Mandarin Cantonese Restaurant
27 Clifton Street. FY1 1JD
Tel. 01253 622687
Cantonese Licensed Restaurant and Takeaway.
Gay friendly. Plenty of restaurants have stayed the course, but few - if any - can boast the same owner for more than 40 years. Michael Wan founded the award-winning Mandarin in 1961. Check out their website for some mouth-watering delights!

MayflowerTraditional Chinese Licensed Restaurant
118 Promenade & 4 The Strand. FY1 1RA
Tel. 01253 627368
Chinese Fully Licensed Restaurant.
Gay Friendly. Excellent food, with a great atmosphere. Large choice of dishes & drinks in a traditional Chinese restaurant with a modern twist. Check out the Early Bird Specials 5 - 7 pm. Close to all the bars & clubs.

Aromas.Aromas Café Bar
18 Deansgate. FY1 1BN
Tel. 01253 290167
Café and Restaurant.
Tea / Coffee, Snacks, All Day Breakfasts, Lunches. Afternoon Teas, Dinners. Licensed. Gay friendly. Good food and a nice atmosphere - and very close to the scene.

THE BOYZ OF KAY'Z Cafe & Restaurant.KAZY'Z Café & Restaurant
102 Lytham Road. FY1 6DZ
Tel. 01253 TBA
Café and Restaurant.
Gay run, the dream of Chef Nick Lock and his civil partner Mark to redefine the Blackpool Café for the new century. To that end Kazy'z offers not only a traditional British café snack menu, but offers a full menu with an exciting Mediterranean Twist. Open all year: 8.00am weekdays and 9.00am at weekends. Everything from a friendly cup of tea to a three course evening meal. Sunday Roasts served from Noon. Delightful! Check it out.

Nite BitesNite Bites
50A Dickson Road. FY1 2AJ
Tel. 01253 627976
Fish and Chips etc. Café and Takeaway.
Gay friendly. Good basic night time nosh and conveniently close to gay hotel land.

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Roses Café
Opposite Cabaret Costumes.
208 Dickson Road. FY1 2JS
Roses Café run by Graham.
Open daily from 7am till 6pm serving everything from Coffee & Tea to a full English Breakfast etc. In fact, anything you want to eat - if he has it he'll cook it for you! Polite and friendly service.

The Flying Handbag
44 Queen Street. FY1 2AY
Tel. 01253 649155
Modern, purpose-built State-of-the-Art Gay Fun Pub that is open from 11am every day.
Gay. Now relocated in their new purpose-built venue. Cruisy, but with a very good atmosphere! Fun DJs that you really don't want to take on! Stage, with room in front to dance or watch the Cabaret. Many Acts / Strippers / Drink Promotions etc. Food available from a sensibly priced menu that should satisfy everybody. A great Fun Pub with a Cheeky Party atmosphere, and one that's often not for the easily offended! Can get really packed out evenings and weekends in the season. Also has a heated patio and a balcony outside. Mandatory!
Text this venue on 07786 200 455. Type BAG + your message.

Taboo
69-71 Talbot Road. FY1 1LL
Tel. 01253 293802
Gay-friendly fun pub.
Gay friendly. Various themes throughout the week. Cabaret. Bingo. Karaoke. DJ every day. Drinks Promotions. Another ITP venue (ex Flashmans), some say it is yet one more for the drag queens, but with the replacement Flying Handbag not having the same much loved and missed character and 'feel' of the old one, this appears to be its true successor. Popular.

Churchills
83-85 Topping Street. FY1 3AF
Tel. 01253 622036
Old style mixed / gay pub. Good prices. Live Entertainment etc.
Gay friendly (with mainly gay staff). Open all day, every day and with late nights at weekends. A nice, interesting, and friendly pub where everybody mixes well. Once known as Blackpool's little secret. Mainly, but certainly not exclusively, used by the older generation. Guest Ales, Pub Food, Cabarets etc. Monday is Psychic Night. - if they see you coming your drink could be on the bar waiting! Tuesday there's a Quiz Nite and Boozy Bingo. Karaoke is on Thursday nights. And on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays there's great Live Entertainment. Food served all day, and everyday. Open Mon - Thurs: 10am - 1am, Fri + Sat: 10am 2am, Sun: 11am - 1am.

The New Road Inn. New Road Inn
244 Talbot Road. FY1 3HL
Tel. 01253 628872
Friendly mixed / gay pub.
Gay friendly. Popular background music. Doubles Bar. Real Ale. Drinks offers. Pool table. Darts etc. and Karaoke on Sundays from around 5pm-9pm. Wednesdays Quiz Night. Good prices, atmosphere, and it's another doggie friendly pub. Again, mainly, but certainly not exclusively, older generation. It's only a little further out, and well worth the short walk. Also has outside seating.