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Blackpool Gay Guesthouses, Gay Scene, Blackpool Gay Friendly
Blackpool's gay scene is simply one of the best in the UK. Gay Blackpool has got it all. Lots of gay bars, gay clubs, a drag queen caberet bar aka Funny Girls, gay saunas, and lots of gay friendly hotels, gay guesthouses and gay bed and breakfasts. Blackpool's gay scene has a long established and friendly resident gay community, so expect a warm welcome and lots of gay friendly venues including gay friendly cafes, restaurants, hairdressers, clothes/club clothes shops and how about tying the knott in good old Blackpool rock, makes a perfect venue. Rainbow Blessings offer a selection of gay wedding services, commitment services and blessings.
Blackpool can't be beaten as a gay resort full stop. If you love all things kitsch gay scene then Blackpool is for you. Wot we talking, well check out the giant glitter ball on southshore Blackpool prom. There's a choice of Blackpool gay clubs with different themes from prime cruising territory to dance till you drop heaven. For the definitive Blackpool gay scene guide look to the AstaBGay website (see link to the right). This gay Blackpool guide has been going for a while, it's down to earth with some sound tips on safety and what's lame and what isn't on the scene.
Blackpool Gay Clubs and Gay Bars
Blackpool's gay clubs and gay bars offer a superb range of choice, whether it's a dance your socks off night you're looking for, or a laid back cruise. Many of the gay clubs in Blackpool, like the famous Flying Handbag, have been around for a while and are well established. Blackpool has a large resident gay community which gives the gay scene here a great boost and character. For detailed Blackpool gay scene information check out the definitive astabgay.com.
Blackpool Northshore Talbot Street is where to head first for a selection of Blackpool gay clubs, including Mardi Gras which is open all day from noon 'til 2am. On Sundays it closes at 12.30am unless there's a Charity do. Mardi Gras isn't known for being a dance mecca, but there's a friendly cruise atmosphere, plenty of cabaret with resident compares, plus good food and reasonably priced beer.
Blackpool's biggest dance your socks off gay club is the Flamingo, with two huge dance floors and lots of bars and it's got a late licence for Fridays and Saturdays. It's right next door to the Flying Handbag, a Blackpool gay pub with a real friendly atmosphere. The Flying Handbag gay pub is also on Talbot Street, and open all day, with a quieter feel during the day. There's no dance floor here, but plenty of party atmosphere, plus cabaret and compares. It's very popular and open Monday to Saturday from 11.00am until 11.30pm and on Sunday from midday until 11.00pm. It's a good idea to access the Flamingo through the connecting doors of the Flying Handbag - can be cheaper! Check with the Astabgay site (link to the right), as plans are afoot in 2005 to demolish the Flamingo and the Flying Handbag in favour of a new big complex connected to Blackpool's famous drag queen cabaret venue Funny Girls. The Flamingo, it seems, will then be on the first floor of Funny Girls.
Blackpool's gay scene includes many other smaller gay pubs and gay friendly venues. Check out Roxy's on Queen Street which serves excellent food. It's a gay friendly venue, including many Blackpool visitors who love it. Lots of entertainment here as well with resident Roxy Hart and Lady Wincey, popular drag queen artist and dj respectively. Roxy's has outdoor seating as well, and is open Mondays to Thursdays 7.00pm until 1.00am. Fridays and Saturdays from 7.00pm until 2.00am, and on Sundays from 5.00pm until 12.30am.
Blackpool Gay Bars and Gay Friendly Venues
Blackpool gay bars are dotted about Blackpool northshore, all with their own character and atmosphere. Check out Pepe's on Talbot Road, with it's cruisy atmosphere and open from midday until 2.00am, 12.30am on Sun. Or BarB on Dickson Street which is a gay pub and rather popular with hen parties.
The Alabama Showboat on Cocker Square is a must visit, with great compare Leye D Johns. Guaranteed loads of laffs, costumes and shows. Great food as well, and it's often free to get in Mondays. Check their web link to the right. Lucy's Two is another superb lesbian and gay Blackpool bar open every weekday night from 8pm. until 1.00am. Fridays and Saturdays from 1pm. until 2am. Sundays 2pm. until 12.30am. Find Lucy's on Abingdon Street.
Other great Blackpool gay friendly bars and pubs include Churchills on Topping Street and The New Road Inn on Talbot Road. Check the Astabgay web link to the right for full details, plus a useful map of the Blackpool gay scene so you can pre-plan your visit!
Blackpool Gay Saunas
Blackpool gay saunas, choose from two superb ones in Blackpool. Honeycombe gay sauna on Egerton Road has some great facilities including a Sauna, Steam Room, Videos, Jacuzzi, Rest Rooms, Play Rooms, Sunbeds, Hi-Speed Internet, and it has a little coffee shop as well.They've had a recent refurbishment here as well. Check out their web link to the right. They're offering free membership in 2005 as well, and no problem with one off visits at only £8.00.
Another Blackpool gay sauna is Acqua Sauna Club on Springfield Road. This gay sauna is also fully equipped with full restaurant facilities. Why not touch up your tan on Acqua's on our high powered vertical beds. Check their web link to the right. This gay sauna operates various membership options. so if you're looking for longterm membership this might be a good option. One off visits are more accessible at Honeycombe.
Honeycombe Sauna, 97/107 Egerton Road. FY1 2NN. Tel. 01253 752211
Acqua Sauna Club, 25 / 27 Springfield Road. FY1 1QW Tel. 01253 294610
Blackpool Gay Friendly Restaurants and Venues
Blackpool gay scene means lots of gay friendly venues, restaurants and takeaways giving a warm welcome. Astabgay.com has the definitive list again of gay friendly Blackpool venues, and included in this list are hairdressers, tea rooms, takeaways and restaurants. Plenty of Blackpool gay friendly cabaret costume and clothes outlets listed as well.
Blackpool gay weddings and blessings, what better venue than Blackpool! Rainbow Blessings in Blackpool offer an array of gay ceremonies and services from blessings to full wedding ceremonies. Check out their web link to the right.
The Piccadilly Tea Rooms 9 Queen Square. FY1 1QU Tel. 01253 625395 West Coast Rock Cafe 5 / 7 Abingdon Street. FY1 1DG Tel. 01253 751283 Cafe / Restaurant / Bar / Club. Gay friendly Jacksons 41 Market Street. FY1 1EX Tel. 01253 624203 Daytime cafe - night time restaurant. Gay friendly.
Middle of the Earth 31 / 33 Queen Street. FY1 1NL Tel. 01253 299901 Mediterranean Char Grill. Daran Hairdressing 10 Edward Street FY1 1BA Tel. 01253 441000 Hairdressing Salon.
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