Blackpool
Restaurant Week
Blackpool Restaurant Week
12th March – 19th march 2026
Celebrating food, hospitality and the people behind it
Blackpool Restaurant Week returns from 12th to 19th March 2026, shining a spotlight on the town’s food and drink scene. From casual bites to fine dining, local favourites to new discoveries, this is a chance to explore what Blackpool has to offer.
In 2025, during its pilot year, more than 25 venues took part in the campaign, offering everything from set menus and tasters to special events and student-led experiences. The response from businesses, customers and colleagues helped shape what’s next.
In its second year, the event will be bigger and better, with more venues involved, a full week of activity, and a growing focus on community, careers and creativity in hospitality.
Each venue will create its own offer. From one-off dishes to themed nights, the week highlights what makes every business unique.
Blackpool Restaurant Week
News and Highlights
Enjoy special menus and deals across various restaurants and bars, with prices ranging from affordable options to more indulgent dining experiences.
New for 2026 – Family dining and young diners
This year introduces a new strand focused on family-friendly dining. Participating venues will be encouraged to offer creative, accessible menus that help children try something new and enjoy the experience of eating out.
The aim is to celebrate the venues already doing great things for families, while inspiring others to get involved in simple, engaging ways.
More than just a menu
Blackpool Restaurant Week is about more than eating out. It’s a chance to shine a light on the people working in hospitality, support the next generation, and open up new career pathways.
Working closely with Blackpool & The Fylde College, the campaign gives catering students hands-on experience in live settings. It also promotes important industry causes such as staff wellbeing, training and social value.
Get Involved
If you run a venue in Blackpool town centre and want to take part, we’d love to hear from you. There’s no set format, just a shared goal to celebrate the best of local food and drink.
We’re also welcoming sponsors who want to support the campaign and connect with the people behind the town’s hospitality scene.
Blackpool Restaurant Week
Ways To Get Involved
Venues
Support restaurants across Blackpool all year round by visiting their venues.
Event
If you would like to host a workshop or event during our 2026 festival, then get in touch.
Use #BlackpoolRestaurantWeek to share foodie moments and show off your favourite spots.
Use the GO Blackpool app to keep up to date with events and offers all year round across Blackpool.
Ask us about how you can support the college and utilise their pool of up and coming talent.
If you would like to get involved with Restaurant Week 2026 then get in touch.
We’re seeking sponsors who believe in the future of Blackpool’s hospitality sector and want to help inspire the next generation to see hospitality as a career of choice.
Sponsors and Key Partners
This event has been made possible by Blackpool BIDs, which represents businesses from across the town centre and tourism sector, with incredible support from key sponsors and partners who have helped bring this initiative to life.
