"The Flying Handbag," nestled on Queen Street in Blackpool, is a vibrant gay bar that promises an unforgettable night out. Patrons rave about its welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff, turning first-time visitors into regulars. The spacious venue features a stunning modern design, with a central bar that beckons both lively gatherings and intimate conversations. The drink selection is impressive, complemented by a menu of deliciously freshly cooked food, including an unbeatable Sunday lunch deal at just £7.95. Reviewers have praised the bar's lively entertainment, particularly the enjoyable karaoke nights and captivating live acts, ensuring a fun-filled evening for guests of all ages and interests. Whether you're unwinding on the roof terrace or mingling indoors, the bar radiates a sense of community and inclusiveness. Notably, cheerful staff members add to the charm, greeting every guest with smiles and jokes. If you're seeking an engaging night out in Blackpool, "The Flying Handbag" undoubtedly stands out as a top destination, offering not just drinks and food but a warm, inviting experience that keeps patrons returning for more.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Serves dine-in
No delivery
No takeaway
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has karaoke
Has live music
Has live performances
Has quiz night
Has rooftop seating
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Has dancing
Serves food
Serves food at bar
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
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Reviews For The Flying Handbag
Rob
May 23,2025
Great local Gay bar. Good selection of drinks. Tasty freshly cooked food. Lovely friendly helpful staff and atmosphere. Love acts and singers on stage in the evening and night. Customers are a mixed group of interests and ages. Outside area and roof terrace. Very convenient location for the centre of town and entertainments and attractions
Azhar Mubin
Apr 21,2025
This place is fantastic—super welcoming and perfect for a fun night out! We had an amazing time enjoying the music, dancing, and playing pool. The atmosphere is lively, and the space inside is surprisingly large, so there's plenty of room to relax or mingle. They have a great selection of drinks, and they also serve food, which was pretty good. The staff’s friendly and welcoming attitude really made the experience even better. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a lively, enjoyable place to spend a night out!
K. Peake
Apr 20,2025
This bar provided proper entertainment for drinking, having karaoke on live with a lyrics screen! The bar is stylishly presented, staff were helpful and pool was a blast. I had a pint of Madri, finding the leather seating to be comfortable!
R S G
Mar 29,2025
First time we visited. The hospitality starts by the front door, not by the counter! It was perfect and welcoming.. First smile and joke arrived by the security. When we entered in the building it was a wow! Huge floor, modern superb interior design, the bar is in the middle. Barmen are all over. Very friendly and helpful all of them. The drug queen was funny, and welcomed every single person who arrived with some funny joke. We are not from Blackpool but definitely will visit this place in the future again! Thanks for the staff for the great time and experience! X
Gav Mo
Mar 26,2025
Great place. A home from home. Traditional Sunday lunch at 7.95. A bargain. Plenty of diners Great service and attentive staff. Toilets are clean. Well recommended for Sunday. Reasonable price food served through the week too.
D
Mar 21,2025
Great venue, excelliant staff and bouncers, good priced drinks, stunning roof top sitting area One moan the music is far to loud in the daytime , I went around 2pm on Saturday aftermoon and was extremely hard to talk to my friends, because of this we left, fine on evening but not in the day time and needs to be addressed
Alan Bramley-Buhler
Feb 8,2025
Always a warm welcome by all the staff here. This is Blackpools' premier Gay meeting place and always has great entertainment. I particularly love DJ Amber.
Adam Mclean
Feb 6,2025
Went on sunday to see the lady and the camp show, really enjoyed it, great atmosphere, lovely bar and good staff, highly recommended
Reviews For The Flying Handbag