Blackpool often named gay capital of the North. Famous for its Tower, Golden Mile and Piers Blackpool has a thriving Gay scene and a friendly community.With a mix of Bars and Night clubs it has a lot to offer both gay men and women alike. There are Two gay Saunas close to the main scene and various cruising areas.

Cruz Bar ![]()
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Mixed Clientele
25 Dickson Road Blackpool FY1 ![]()
wwwcruzbar.co.uk
The Cruz Bar located underneath the Cruz Hotel is the latest Bar to open in Blackpool's Gay Village, just across the road from Funny Girls, the location couldn't be better to serve as an ideal starter for your night out.
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FG2 ![]()
5 Dickson Road Blackpool FY1 2AX
01253 649153
fg2@itpleisure.com
www.fg2online.co.uk
FG2 is the latest venue from ITP Leisure. Its within the former Bar B venue and is mainly aimed at Funny Girls customers to continue the experience beyond the show downstairs with resident DJ carmen providing the entertainment and banter. Open:Thurs to Sun 10pm til 3am
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Funny Girls ![]()
5 Dickson Road Blackpool FY1 2AX
01253 649153
funnygirls@itpleisure.com
www.funnygirlsonline.co.uk
The Famous funny Girls with its supeb entertainment from Betty "Legs" Diamond, Jade, Amber and the boy dancers and Follies. This venue is world renown for its burlesque shows in its glamorous plush building . Always worth a visit to watch the shows and the talented DJ Zoe your host and DJ. Standing seated or even the upper circle makes it very popular with Hen parties and office parties. Open:Tuesday to Sunday 7 pm till Midnight
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Lucys Two ![]()
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Mixed Clientele
68 Abington Street Blackpool FY1 1PP
01253 753598
www.lucystwo.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk
Lucys two is mainly Lesbian orientated run by Marlene but gets a mixed gay crowd plus passing trade of straight clientele. Two levels with a pool table upstairs. Can get quite busy especially at weekends. A fair amount of Karaoke is on offer along with drinks promotions.
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Mardi Gras ![]()
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Mixed Clientele
114 Talbot Road Blackpool FY1 3AY
01253 296262
www.themardigrasblackpool.com www.mardigrasbpool.co.uk
Mardi gras is a very popular choice with both locals and tourists alike. The effervescent Miss Stella Artois with her live singing acts brings people back time after time. Sunday afternoons particularly busy. A real cabaret barwith the special balance of good music, top cabaret and drinks promotions. Charity days are very busy and Mardi Gras always puts on a good array of acts. Open 7 days a week from noon till late
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Pepes Bar ![]()
Mixed Clientele mainly men
94 Talbot Road Blackpool FY1 1LR
01253 626691
pepes@itpleisure.com
www.pepesonline.co.uk
Pepes Bar is now the oldest gay bar in Blackpool with its seedy feel and mainly frequented by men making this basement bar very popular. There are many male strippers that perform four times a week which always attract a good audience. Worth a night out there and regular theme nights add to the entertainment. Open 7 days a week from 1pm till 2am and till 4am on a Tuesday.
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Roxys ![]()
23 Queen Street Blackpool FY1 1NL
01253 622573
roxys@itpleisure.com
www.roxysonline.co.uk
Roxy's Fun Bar with the delightful talented Miss Roxy Hart and Rose Kelly with her boy dancers provide excellent entertainment for everyone to enjoy. This bar attracts mainly a "Straight" clientele but is gay friendly and gets very busy especially at weekends. Rita International also gives a great show Four times a week making Roxy's an excellent choice to spend a fun evening.
Open 7 days a week from 7pm and 8pm Fri and Sat till late
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Taboo ![]()
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69-71 Talbot Road Blackpool FY1 1LL
01253 293802
taboo@itpleisure.com
www.tabooonline.co.uk
Taboo is full of fun and frollicks with a DJ on every night and sat and sun afternoons along with a mix of games and drag cabaret . If you liked the old Flying Handbag you will love this place. Drinks promotions throughout the week. Another great venue from the ITP leisure stable. A new roof terrace is open for the smokers where you can also take your drink. Open 7 days a week 11am or noon sundays until 1am daily
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The Flamingo ![]()
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Mixed Clientele
44 Queen Street Blackpool FY1 2AY
01253 649151
flamingo@itpleisure.com
www.flamingoonline.co.uk
The Flamingo is a 2000 capacity state of the art modern night club for gay people and their friends to enjoy a great atmosphere along with Star Cabaret. Top DJ's playing quality music 6 days a week. 5 Bars, two dance floors, 4 levels. Open 6 days a week closed Tuesday open till 6am Saturdays open 11pm nightly except Fri and Sat where it's 10.30pm.
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The Flying Handbag ![]()
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Mixed Clientele
44 Queen Street Blackpool FY1 2AY
01253 625522
flyinghandbag@itpleisure.com
The new flying Handbag is an ultra modern venue with a central horseshoe bar,plenty of seating areas, large stage conservatory and roof terrace and garden where you can smoke and drink in comfort. Top cabaret in the forms of vocalists, bands and Drag with theme nights and drinks promotions to keep everyone happy. A first class venue thats stylish and welcoming. Open 7 days a week till 2am
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Trades Bar ![]()
Club is Men Only
38-42 Queen Street Blackpool FY1 2AY
01253 318798
manager@tradesbar.co.uk
www.tradesbar.co.uk
Trades Bar is the only Men only venue in Blackpool and is controlled by a membership only option. there are lots of theme nights and offers a good mix of music. A" real mens" bar. The light and video shows are stunning and bring a real atmosphere to this bar. Worth the experince to join and venture into a whole new world. A new cafe is now open during the day where anyone is welcome up till 7pm Open 7 days a week
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