Dining & Bars

The Winter Gardens Blackpool offers a variety of opportunities to enjoy refreshments from coffee or pre-show drinks to a light snack or delicious meal, within some amazing venues.

The Empress Grill Room

Situated within the historic Winter Gardens Blackpool, is a fantastic restaurant for diners The Empress Grill Room. Dining at The Empress is the ideal way to kick start the weekend with it's friendly atmosphere, luxury setting and a fabulous choice of dishes to choose from. The contemporary interior of this restaurant contrasts delightfully with the dramatic surroundings of the building and is ideal for pre-theatre dining.

Opening Hours will generally be:

Fridays & Saturdays - 5.00pm to 10pm

Sundays - 12 noon to 4pm

Reservations by telephone to 01253 625252 (select option 2 for Winter Gardens) or by e-mail to info@wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

CLOSURES:

Saturday 11th May for the 93rd SPRING BRASS BAND FESTIVAL

The Mazzei Cafe

During the day, visitors to the Winter Gardens Blackpool can take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere of The Mazzei Cafe, situated off the Floral Hall and opposite The Empress Grill Room. Serving light lunches, afternoon tea and snacks including freshly made sandwiches, panini's, cakes and pastries, The Mazzei is the cafe to be seen in.

CLOSURES:

Saturday 11th May for the 93rd SPRING BRASS BAND FESTIVAL

Bars & pre-shows drinks

For shows and events in The Opera House one of the Winter Gardens Blackpool bars will be open for pre-show and interval drinks usually in the The Galleon Bar or the adjoining Theatre Bar. For larger events in The Empress Ballroom the dedicated bars within the venue will also be open as appropriate.

Sponsors

In March 2010 Blackpool Council purchased the Winter Gardens. Funding for the purchases and investment was secured from European Regional Development Fund, Homes and Communities Agency, Northwest Regional Development Agency and Blackpool Council. Following the acquisition the Winter Gardens is undergoing a major programme of refurbishment projects that has already seen extensive work to the entrances, Dome and Floral Hall, and the opening of the two new dining options under the operation of Heathcotes Outside. The Winter Gardens is operated on behalf of Blackpool Council by Crown Entertainment Centres Ltd.