The Talbot

Walk into The Talbot and you'll find exactly what a good pub should be: no pretence, no gimmicks, just a place where locals actually want to drink. It's the kind of spot that's been propping up this corner of central Blackpool for years, doing the basics brilliantly. The beer selection is genuinely impressive if you care about that sort of thing—proper real ales that rotate regularly—and the food hits the mark without trying too hard. Nothing fancy, just honest cooking that pairs perfectly with a pint.