Blackpool's Rainbow Quarter, explained
Blackpool has been a gay holiday favourite for decades, and since 2024 its village has had official backing as the Rainbow Quarter. Where it is The heart of the scene is…
Where to get a Sunday roast in the Rainbow Quarter
Sunday roasts are now a Rainbow Quarter tradition, with a run of venues serving them every week, listed from 22 September through to the end of 2027.
Places on the list include:
- The Flying Handbag, 44 Queen Street
- Peek-a-Booze, 72–74 Dickson Road
- Mardi Gras, 41–43 Lord Street
- 31 Queen Street
- DeLovely bar and bistro on Lord Street
- The Duke
- Off the Rails Cafe
Our tip: book ahead on a busy weekend, then roll straight into an afternoon of drag and karaoke without leaving the quarter.
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