Blackpool, Lancashire, will host its second annual Restaurant Week from March 12 to March 19, 2026, to offer residents affordable dining and support the local hospitality industry. The event features a range of businesses providing special menus to encourage people to eat out during a typically quiet time of the year.
At least 28 venues across the town have signed up to participate, including restaurants, bars, ice cream parlours, and chip shops. According to Blackpool Restaurant Week, visitors can find deals like 2-for-1 meals and set three-course menus priced at £20.25. The event is backed by headline sponsor Coral Island and supported by Visit Blackpool.
The 2026 event includes a partnership with Blackpool and The Fylde College to give students hands-on training in the hospitality sector. Students will help run pop-up dining events and afternoon teas, including special sessions at Level 6, which is the college’s own training restaurant at its Bispham Campus in Blackpool.
In addition to the dining offers, the week will support local and industry charities. Organisers are working with The Big Food Project to address food poverty on the Fylde Coast and The Burnt Chef Project to promote mental health awareness for those working in kitchens and restaurants.
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