Blackpool’s pubs have played a special part in the lives of many over the years, helping to create memories that have lasted a lifetime. These pictures from The Gazette archives remember some of the best places to go in the early 00s.
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1. Pub Life 00s
Beer festival at the Spanish Rooms, Blackpool Winter Gardens, 2011. L-R Gary Nayler, Paul Simpson and Cecile Simpson Photo: Martin Bostock
2. Pub Life 00s
Amy Cartridge at a beer festival at the Spanish Rooms, Blackpool Winter Gardens, 2001 Photo: Martin Bostock
3. Pub Life 00s
Local DJs Pete Schofield and Joe Curran put aside their friendly rivalry to join forces for a 'pub to club' scheme. Pic shows Pete (left) and Joe with free admission tickets Photo: Rob Lock
4. Pub Life 00s
David Beswick manager of the Auctioneer pub on Lytham Road Photo: Dawn Castle
5. Pub Life 00s
Yvonne Gillies licensee at the Oxford pub on Oxford Square which has just been refurbished Photo: Dawn Castle
6. Pub Life 00s
Manager of O'Neill's Martin Kelly, preparing for the pub's reopening Photo: Martin Bostock