1. The Velvet Coaster … Wetherspoon’s newest offering in Blackpool (opposite South Pier) … 2 balconies & terraces overlooking the sea, decent food, clean & modern
2. The Dutton Arms (near McDonalds on the prom) … shows sports events & food is decent … kids allowed till 10pm-ish … popular outdoor seating area
3. Yates’ (near McDonalds on the prom) … decent food & popular outdoor seating area; separate kids’ room
4. The Sun Inn (behind Yates’) … a proper man’s pub with decent beer!
5. The Dog & Partridge, Lytham Rd
6. Ma Kelly’s, Lytham Rd … live entertainment all day & evening
7. The Royal Oak, Lytham Rd … hosts live bands at weekends
8. The Laughing Donkey, South Pier … kids’ entertainment, indoor and outdoor seating, large outdoor TV screen