A good night out in Blackpool starts with food. These are the venues in our data that serve it, with the times listed so you can build an evening around them.
Where can I have dinner before a drag show?
Garbo's, the Art Deco dining room inside Funny Girls, offers three courses before the show on show nights, between 6pm and 8pm, at £29.85 a head on the listed price. Doors are at 7pm, so book the table when you book the show.
What other venues serve food?
- The Flying Handbag: food through the day, a sun terrace, and Sunday lunch between noon and 5pm.
- Mardi Gras: hot food and Sunday roasts; book ahead on busy weekends.
- Peek-a-Booze: food every day from 9am until 7pm on listed hours.
- De-Lovely Hotel: Sunday roasts and a breakfast guests praise; its cocktail bar is open to non-residents.
- Antinous Lounge & Bistro (42 Banks Street): a lounge and bistro on Banks Street, near North Pier.
- The Blackpool North: a grill and bar that opens at midday and keeps going into the evening.
- Lawrence House: evening meals listed, handy on a quiet night.
Where is best for a Sunday roast?
Several Rainbow Quarter venues serve roasts every Sunday, among them The Flying Handbag, Mardi Gras and De-Lovely. Reserve ahead; see what's on.
What is a sensible food-then-show timeline?
- Early evening: check in and freshen up.
- 6pm: dinner at Garbo's, or another venue.
- 7pm: doors at Funny Girls.
- 11pm: aftershow at Oscars.
Any tips for dietary needs?
We have no dietary details in our data, so phone ahead for allergies and special diets, and ask about cash-only bars such as Lu-Lu's.
Planning a longer trip? Use the 48-hour plan or compare stays above the bar.
Cheap eats and quick bites
If you want something simple, bar food at Peek-a-Booze is listed from 9am to 7pm, and the Flying Handbag serves all day. For something slower, Antinous Lounge & Bistro on Banks Street is steps away from Lord Street.
Before a late night
Eat before 8pm if you are going to Funny Girls, because the show starts around 8:30pm on listed times. If your plan is Queen Street, you have more flexibility.
Which venues combine food and a show?
Funny Girls (via Garbo's) for drag, Mardi Gras for cabaret and karaoke, The Flying Handbag for karaoke, quizzes and drag hosts, and Peek-a-Booze for bingo and karaoke. You can keep the whole evening in one building if you prefer.
What are the mealtimes to remember?
- Garbo's: 6pm to 8pm on show nights.
- The Flying Handbag Sunday lunch: noon until 5pm.
- Peek-a-Booze food: daily 9am to 7pm.
What if I am staying in a guest house?
Many include breakfast, and Lawrence House lists evening meals. Ask your host for suggestions, and see all stays.
Can I eat late?
Hot food in the quarter is mostly early evening or daytime on the listed hours, so plan dinner before the late bars. The Blackpool North's grill and bar opens at midday and runs late, which helps if your timings slip. Always check hours before you rely on a kitchen.
How do I pair eating with walking times?
From Pride Lodge, Mardi Gras and Funny Girls are both about 2 minutes away, and Antinous on Banks Street is about 3. From Lawrence House it is 3 minutes to Funny Girls and 3 to Mardi Gras, so a pre-show meal never has to feel rushed.
Policies, prices and facilities can change, so confirm details with the property before you book.