- Address: 44 Queen Street, Blackpool, FY1 2AY
- Type: LGBTQ+ bar and club
What is The Flying Handbag like?
Most visitors end up here at some point. It was designed from scratch as an LGBTQ+ venue, with a curved bar, a stage for cabaret, a glazed conservatory and a sun terrace, and the mix of drag hosting, karaoke, quizzes and DJs keeps the week varied. By day it is a laid-back spot for lunch and a drink; after dark it gets loud and packed. It has occupied its Queen Street corner since 2006. It is 18+ and checks ID.
When should you go?
Listed hours are noon until 3am every day, stretching to 4am on Friday and Saturday. Food is served Monday to Thursday from 1pm to 12:30am, Friday and Saturday from 1pm to 1:30am, and Sunday from noon to 5pm. Regular nights include Monday Mayhem, QuizMania on Wednesday afternoons, Thursday game shows and Miss Amber, TFI Friday and Sunday lunch. The detail is on what's on.
What does a night at The Flying Handbag cost?
No entry or drink prices are listed here, so look at the venue's own pages before you go.
Which stays are closest?
Walking times below are approximate.
- Pride Lodge: about 1 minute on foot
- Q Accommodation: about 2 minutes on foot
- Welhorny's: about 3 minutes on foot
See all options on our stays page, or check open tonight and more bars near your hotel.
Good to know
- Bring photo ID: it is 18+.
- Reserve a booth if you have a big group on Friday or Saturday.
- Sunday lunch is the calmer way to get to know the place.
- Wheelchair access is listed.
- The sun terrace is a bonus when the weather plays ball.
More detail on The Flying Handbag sits in the Rainbow Quarter guide to the scene.
Opening hours
| Mon | 12:00-03:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12:00-03:00 |
| Wed | 12:00-03:00 |
| Thu | 12:00-03:00 |
| Fri | 12:00-04:00 |
| Sat | 12:00-04:00 |
| Sun | 12:00-03:00 |
Open every day from noon until 3am, and until 4am on Friday and Saturday. Food Monday to Thursday 1pm to 12:30am, Friday and Saturday 1pm to 1:30am, Sunday noon to 5pm.
Listed hours. Check with the venue before you go.
Closest places to stay
- Pride Lodge, 1 min walk
- Mardi Gras, 2 min walk
- Q Accommodation, 2 min walk
- Windsor House, 2 min walk
- Welhorny's, 3 min walk
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