The Flying Handbag

Cabaret bar · Blackpool Queen Street

On Queen Street since 1994: by its own account, the Flying Handbag is Blackpool’s only purpose-built LGBTQ+ venue, with drag, karaoke and entertainment almost every night.

• ★ 4.1 on Google (341)
• since 1994
• Drag and karaoke
• Fri/Sat until 4 am

Address

44 Queen Street
Blackpool FY1 2AY

Opening hours

Mon–Thu 12 pm–3 am
Fri/Sat 12 pm–4 am
Sun 12 pm–3 am
Kitchen Mon–Thu 1 pm–12.30 am, Fri/Sat 1 pm–1.30 am, Sun 12–5 pm

Crowd

mixed 25–60, locals and lots of holidaymakers

Flirt factor

medium

Programme

Monday Mayhem every Monday from 8 pm, with karaoke
QuizMania with Amber every Wednesday 4–8 pm, followed by karaoke
Thirsty Thursday with Miss Amber every Thursday
TFI Friday with Miss Amber and DJ Pudsley every Friday
Sunday Lunch every Sunday 12–5 pm

Getting there

Blackpool North station, approx. 10 minutes’ walk, near North Pier

What makes the Flying Handbag special

The Flying Handbag opened in 1994 and was renovated inside and out in 2020. It is on Queen Street, the centre of Blackpool’s scene, just a few steps from the promenade.

There is entertainment almost every night, from quizzes and karaoke to drag shows with Miss Amber. The kitchen is open until late at night, and there is Sunday lunch on Sundays.

Atmosphere and crowd

Entertainment is the big theme in the Google reviews, and guests describe the atmosphere as safe and warm. The crowd is mixed, locals and holidaymakers, mostly between 25 and 60. It is relaxed in the afternoon and gets busy in the evening.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: official Flying Handbag website, Google reviews (4.1 stars, 341 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.