Whether gathering to discuss the line-up before kick-off, celebrating a win or commiserating after a sore defeat, a good pub is key to the whole matchday experience.
Blackpool is full of brilliant bars, some which are a stone’s throw from the Bloomfield Road ground. There are plenty for the away fans too. These are the ones which provide a warm welcome for fans and some pubs which you will remember but are sadly gone.
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1. Armfield Club
A fairly new venture, The Armfield Club is the main supporters' bar and will see it packed out on match days. It replaced the old Bar 1 pub Photo: Google
2. The New Albert
The New Albert on Lytham Road is a stone's throw from Bloomfield Road and so is a great choice for a pint. Photo: Google
3. Newton Arms
Newton Arms in Normoss is off the beaten track but anchors itself on being a place for pre-match pints - it's away from the madness of matchday crowds as well. It does decent food too Photo: Google
4. The Excelsior
The Excelsior on Lytham Road is one of the closest pubs to Blackpool FC grounds - but it's for home fans only Photo: Google
5. Swift Hound
The Swift Hound in Rigby Road has now gone but its proximity to the main car park gave it prime spot for pre-match refreshments, especially food. It was flattened a few years ago Photo: Google
6. The Manchester
The Manchester is one for the away fans, with its seafront beer garden, DJ at the weekend and big screen sport, it's renowned for its match day pints Photo: Google