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Garlands

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Visitors frequently praise Garlands for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with many highlighting the superb drag acts and attentive bar staff. However, some reviewers complain about high drink prices and negative experiences with door staff and hosts.

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69-71 Talbot Rd, Blackpool FY1 1LL, UK

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01253 365246

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Website

garlandsblackpool.co.uk

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About this place Garlands

Garlands is a gay bar and club located on Talbot Road in Blackpool, a seaside destination with a welcoming LGBTQ+ community. The venue offers a space to enjoy nights out in a dedicated gay-friendly environment, as part of Blackpool's broader gay scene which has long been a popular weekend destination for visitors from across the UK. As a gay bar and club, you can expect the typical atmosphere of this venue type: a social space designed for LGBTQ+ guests to relax, dance, and connect with others. The exact mix of activities—whether it leans more toward casual drinks and conversation or dance-focused clubbing—can vary depending on the night and time. Most venues in this category welcome guests of all orientations and gender identities, creating inclusive social spaces. Blackpool itself is known for its seaside charm and has developed a solid reputation as an LGBTQ+-friendly destination, particularly for weekend visits. Garlands sits within this established scene. For current information about specific nights, events, opening hours, and what to expect during your visit, we'd recommend checking their website at garlandsblackpool.co.uk or getting in touch directly. Whether you're planning a night out during a Blackpool visit or looking for reliable gay nightlife in the area, this is a venue worth exploring.

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4.2

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379 reviews

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Joe Holden Jun 2026

★★★★★

Ashley Wright Jun 2026

★★★★★

This review is pertaining to my experiences during Blackpool Pride 2026. Garlands is an amazing LGBT cabaret venue within the heart of Blackpool's gay village and a 3 minute walk from North Station tram stop. The venue is easily identifable by its very colourful Wizzard Of Oz themed decor that flows inside and out. Overall the venues decor is modern, well styled and has tons of details that you notice the more yoi look. The staff are very polite, serve competitively priced drinks and have a range of speciality cocktails on offer. There is plenty of seating indoors. None outdoors that I am aware of. Please do note the venue is quite small and therefore can get crowded to a slightly uncomfortable degree during a cabaret performance.

Michael A Winehouse Jun 2026

★★★★★

Matthew Morris-Higgins Jun 2026

★★★★★

denise mahomet May 2026

★★★★★

Would go again

S Jackson May 2026

★★★★★

Campy was a great DJ Host... And bar staff quick n efficient

Kyle Jones May 2026

★★★★★

Had a fabulous day today - free buffet every Sunday and cabaret from Void today has been brilliant. Nicky, Dragalicious, all the drag DJs and bar staff always go above and beyond to make sure I feel welcome & they always interact with the customers. I always have a great time in here & I definitely recommend visiting; you won’t be disappointed ✨ not a bad thing to say about this venue - I’ve made loads of friends in here and everybody’s lovely 🥰