Evanescent Bar and Rooms

What it is

Evanescent, sometimes called Evanescent Bar and Rooms, is a compact public bar on the ground floor of a guesthouse on Cocker Street, one of the side streets off Lord Street. It is a laid-back place to unwind and a popular warm-up before the bigger venues. Visitors describe cheap drinks, a DJ who takes requests, karaoke and occasional live acts. It sits right in the middle of the gay quarter, and guests describe it as part of the LGBTQ+ scene.

History in brief

The building was previously a guesthouse called the Lyndene. A fresh premises licence was granted in 2021, and the business changed hands in spring 2024, when its licence was also updated. Since then it has become a regular fixture on quarter maps and visitor listings.

Hours and what's on

The bar's licence sets its opening hours as:

• Monday to Wednesday: 4pm to 12.30am
• Thursday to Sunday: 2pm to 12.30am

Recorded music runs every night, and live music is licensed from Thursday to Sunday, so weekends are when you are most likely to catch a singer or a karaoke session. After midnight, drinks are served only to hotel residents and their guests. Outdoor drinking ends at 10pm.

Drinks

Expect a straightforward bar with keen prices rather than craft beer or cocktails.

Who it suits

Evanescent suits budget-minded visitors, people staying on Cocker Street and Lord Street, and anyone who wants a casual first drink with music before heading to Queen Street. It is relaxed rather than glamorous.

Rooms

Upstairs are budget en-suite rooms marketed as adults only. Recent guest feedback on room condition has been mixed, so read up before booking a stay.

Entry

The bar runs Challenge 25, so bring photo ID if you look young.

Accessibility

No accessibility information is published. Expect steps in an older guesthouse building.

Location and nearby

Cocker Street runs off Lord Street towards the Promenade. Secrets is just across the street, Chaps Hotel and The B&B Blackpool are on the same street, and Neon Bar and McGraths are a couple of minutes away on Lord Street and Yates Street. The Cocker Street car park is close by.

Staying or visiting: Evanescent Bar and Rooms

What it is and who it welcomes

Evanescent, at 18 Cocker Street, is a small public bar with guest rooms upstairs. The building used to be the Lyndene Guest House, and the bar took on its current licence in 2024. It sits right on the edge of Blackpool's LGBTQ+ quarter, and regulars describe it as being in the heart of the scene. The local gay accommodation directory lists it as a gay bar. A men's masseur listed in that directory is also based here.

Booking sites list the rooms as adults-only.

Rooms

The rooms are simple, budget en-suites, each with tea and coffee facilities. Accommodation is room only, so no breakfast is served. Guest reviews of the rooms have been mixed. Some praise the value and the location, while others have been critical of upkeep, so look at recent photos before you book.

The bar

The bar is laid-back and friendly, with cheap drinks, a DJ who takes requests, karaoke and occasional live acts. Many people use it as a warm-up before heading on to Dickson Road and Queen Street. Opening hours are not published, so check the bar's social media or ring ahead.

Location

Cocker Street runs from the promenade towards Dickson Road. The B and B Blackpool is a few doors along, and Chaps is a little further. The Dickson Road bars, Funny Girls and Man Bar are a few minutes' walk away, as is Blackpool North station.

Parking

Cocker Street and Cocker Square public car parks are both very close, and both are open around the clock. See our parking and arrival guide.

Accessibility

No accessibility information has been published. The rooms are upstairs.

Booking tips

• Book through the venue's own booking link or by phone.
• Expect a lively bar downstairs on weekend nights.
• Plan breakfast elsewhere. Cafés and bars on Dickson Road and Lord Street serve food from the morning.