WELCOME TO
THE FLYING HANDBAG, BLACKPOOL

BLACKPOOL’S ONLY
PURPOSE-BUILT
LGBTQ+ VENUE

Established in 1994, The Flying Handbag is Blackpool’s only purpose-built LGBTQ+ venue.  Undergoing a full internal and external refurbishment in 2020, the Flying Handbag is a premium venue with modern décor. From daytime tipples to night-time entertainment, there is always something going on at the Handbag. Our resident DJ’s will be spinning the tunes and our very own drag queens Miss Amber and Pudsley will be bringing the banter week nightly.

We are proud to serve a great variety of food and drink options which run all day, so be sure to check out our food and drink menus. Our doors are just a stone’s throw away from Blackpool North train station, making us the perfect location to kick start your day or night out in Blackpool.

We not only welcome all walks of life, we celebrate them. We are proud to fly the flag for the LGBTQ+ community and offer a safe space for all.

So, whether you are popping in for a quick drink with friends or to dance the night away with Pudsley, we look forward to partying with you soon.

Neil, Ian, Matt, and the Queens.

WELCOME TO
THE FLYING HANDBAG, BLACKPOOL

BLACKPOOL’S ONLY
PURPOSE-BUILT
LGBTQ+ VENUE

Established in 1994, The Flying Handbag is Blackpool’s only purpose-built LGBTQ+ venue.  Undergoing a full internal and external refurbishment in 2020, the Flying Handbag is a premium venue with modern décor. From daytime tipples to nighttime entertainment, there is always something going on at the Handbag. Our resident DJ’s will be spinning the tunes week nightly and drag queen royalty Miss Amber will be causing mayhem every Monday and Thursday.

We are proud to serve a great variety of food and drink options which run all day, so be sure to check out our food and drink menus. Our doors are just a stone’s throw away from Blackpool North train station, making us the perfect location to kick start your day or night out in Blackpool.

We not only welcome all walks of life, we celebrate them. We are proud to fly the flag for the LGBTQ+ community and offer a safe space for all.

So, whether you are popping in for a quick drink with friends or to dance the night away with Miss Amber, we look forward to partying with you soon.

Neil, Ian, Matt, and the Queens.

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MEET THE QUEENS

MISS AMBER

“In the words of Miss Amber herself. She is simply FABULOUS”

PUDSLEY

“You never know what you’re going to get with DJ Pudsley on the decks!”

DJ NATHAN

“Party DJ all the way, keeping the crowds on the dancefloor till the early hours”

GINGER ROGERS

“With a passion for musical theatre, it’s jazz hands all the way with this West End Wendy”

WHAT’S ON

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Live Entertainment

Every Sunday
Acts to Follow

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Miss Penny

Various Dates Throughout 2024

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TFI Friday With DJ Pudsley

Every Friday

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Karaoke with DJ Nathan

Every Thursday
From 4pm-8pm

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P****d Up Thursday Night’s with Miss Amber

Every Thursday

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QuizMania with DJ SIMON

Every Wednesday Afternoon
From 4pm - 8pm

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Karaoke & Curry With DJ Nathan

Every Wednesday
With Pink Pounds To Be Won!
From 8pm

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DJ Ginger Rogers Does The Musicals

Every Tuesday
Musicals and games with our own West End Wendy

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Amber’s Monday Mayhem

Every Monday

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Monday Karaoke

Every Monday Afternoon
4pm-8pm

FACILITIES

FREE WIFI

HEATED OUTDOOR SMOKING AREA

DAILY ENTERTAINMENT

FOOD SERVED

SUN TERRACE

COCKTAILS

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

LATE LICENCE

OPENING HOURS

MON-THURS – 12pm-3am
FRI-SAT- 12pm-4am
SUN- 12pm-2am

FOOD SERVICE HOURS

SUN-THURS – 1pm-1am
FRI-SAT- 1pm-2am
SUN – 1pm-1am
SUNDAY ROAST – 1pm-6pm

OPENING HOURS

OPEN HOURS

MON-THURS – 12pm-3am
FRI-SAT- 12pm-4am
SUN- 12pm-2am

FOOD SERVICE

SUN-THURS – 1pm-1am
FRI-SAT- 1pm-2am
SUNDAY ROAST – 1pm-6pm

FOOD SERVICE HOURS

SUN-THURS – 1pm-1am
FRI-SAT- 1pm-2am
SUN – 1pm-1am
SUNDAY ROAST – 1pm-6pm

EMBRACING YOUR TRUE COLOURS AT BLACKPOOL’S INCLUSIVE LGBTQ+ VENUE

EMBRACING YOUR TRUE COLOURS AT BLACKPOOL’S INCLUSIVE LGBTQ+ VENUE