About Blackpool Restaurant Week
Blackpool Restaurant Week is a fresh and exciting initiative aimed at shining a spotlight on the town’s food and drink venues and the passionate individuals behind them.
With over 25 participating venues offering exclusive deals and promotions, it’s a chance to discover hidden gems, revisit your favourite places, or simply enjoy the incredible variety on offer.
This event is about more than just dining – it’s a celebration of what makes Blackpool special. From its character to the warm, welcoming hospitality of its venues, Blackpool Restaurant Week highlights the unique charm that sets it apart.
Sponsors and Key Partners
Blackpool Restaurant Week is an exciting new addition to the town’s calendar, celebrating the best of Blackpool’s food and drink scene.
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 partners who have helped bring this initiative to life.
Brought to you by
Blackpool Town Centre BID
Blackpool Town Centre BID focuses on making the heart of the town a better place for businesses, residents, and visitors alike. By creating opportunities to support local businesses, boosting footfall, and championing initiatives like Blackpool Restaurant Week, the BID plays a vital role in positioning Blackpool as a must-visit destination. Through its efforts to highlight venues, it helps protect the unique character that makes Blackpool’s food scene so special.
Blackpool Tourism BID
The Blackpool Tourism BID works to promote Blackpool as one of the UK’s leading visitor destinations. By showcasing the town’s exceptional hospitality and attractions, it inspires both residents and visitors to explore everything Blackpool has to offer. It’s efforts help ensure that these venues remain a celebrated part of the town’s identity.
Funders and SPONSORS
UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF)
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund plays a crucial role in supporting local economies and communities. Its part-funding of Blackpool Restaurant Week reflects its role locally in supporting events and driving new initiatives that benefit Blackpool’s residents and businesses.
Lytham Festival
As the North West’s largest live music event, Lytham Festival is proud to support Blackpool Restaurant Week. By backing initiatives that bring communities together and showcase the very best of what the area has to offer, the festival’s involvement enhances the appeal of this exciting event.
Blackpool and The Fylde College
With a reputation for excellence in hospitality and catering education, Blackpool and The Fylde College plays a key role in nurturing the next generation of culinary talent. Its involvement in Blackpool Restaurant Week highlights the importance of recognising local expertise and celebrating the skills that make Blackpool’s food and drink scene so distinctive.
PARTNERS
Abingdon Street Market
Abingdon Street Market has become a lively hub for food, drink, and shopping in Blackpool. During Blackpool Restaurant Week, the market will host pop-up kitchens and live cooking demonstrations, bringing together the region’s talent and providing a platform for the town’s hospitality sector to shine.
Marco’s New York Italian, Blackpool
Located in the Holiday Inn Blackpool, Marco’s New York Italian brings the flair and familiarity of a renowned brand to the town. By blending Italian-American flavours with local charm, it adds a unique twist to Blackpool’s vibrant dining scene.
Supporting Hospitality Action
Blackpool Restaurant Week is proud to support Hospitality Action, a charity that provides crucial assistance to hospitality workers. From financial aid to mental health support, their work ensures the wellbeing of the people who make the industry possible. This partnership demonstrates the event’s focus on supporting the individuals at the heart of the hospitality sector.
