Counting House

You'll spot this imposing Victorian boozer the moment you step into Talbot Square – it's the kind of proper pub that anchors the town centre with genuine character rather than trying too hard. The high ceilings and period features give it that grand old Blackpool feel, back when the town really knew how to do things properly. The Greene King setup means you're getting decent ales and reliable pub food without any nasty surprises on the bill. It's particularly brilliant on weekend evenings when they stay open until 1am – a proper godsend when you're crawling between the pubs around Central Station and need somewhere with a bit of class. The crowd's a good mix of locals and visitors who've sussed out that sometimes the best pubs are hiding in plain sight on the main squares.