Food & Drink | Blackburn Life

Still Waiting for a Double-Double: Tim Hortons in Blackburn: What’s Happened to the Plans?

Wed 11 Jun, 2025

In August 2023, it was announced that Blackburn was set to welcome a new drive-thru restaurant from popular Canadian coffee and doughnut brand Tim Hortons. Hopes were high for a swift opening at the proposed site on Townsmoor Retail Park — the former home of Carphone Warehouse. The plans promised 50 new jobs, a new food and drink destination, and a much-needed boost for the retail park.

Blackburn’s After-Hours Identity Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?

Mon 12 May, 2025

Blackburn’s nightlife has taken another hit with the closure of The Rock Box on King William Street. More than just a bar, The Rock Box had become a focal point for Blackburn’s live music scene and a rare haven for fans of rock and alternative culture. Now shuttered after months of financial difficulty, its closure raises bigger questions about Blackburn’s ability to sustain drinking venues and night-time culture in a rapidly changing town centre.

Blackburn Times Up for Sale – Is Blackburn Set to Lose Another Town Centre Bar?

Mon 28 Apr, 2025

Another of Blackburn’s town centre bars could be set for change, with the Blackburn Times on Northgate now up for sale.

Former Electric Church to Be Transformed into Chaii Tea Café

Wed 23 Apr, 2025

A former live music venue in Blackburn town centre is set for a new lease of life – as a new Chaii tea café.

Local Content Creator Reviews Blackburn’s Trending Takeaway

Mon 24 Feb, 2025

Blackburn’s food scene has been making waves on social media, and one takeaway in particular has caught the attention of food lovers and content creators alike—Fry Chicks Randal St, Blackburn.

Spud-Tacular Mix-Up: Viral ‘Spud Brothers’ Not Coming to Blackburn

Mon 30 Dec, 2024

The confusion sprouted when a fresh jacket potato venture announced its New Year launch in Blackburn, causing a hot potato of a rumour—many believed the TikTok-famous Spud Brothers (with over 3.3 million followers) were rolling into town.

The Best of the Worst – Wish us Luck on our New Food Review Series

Sun 22 Oct, 2023

This week we begin our “Best of the Worst” to visit the worst rated restaurants or takeaways in Blackburn and Darwen.

Giveaways & Free Spooky Sundaes as Creams Cafe to Host Spooktacular Grand Opening in Blackburn

Fri 20 Oct, 2023

Creams Cafe, the UK’s leading dessert restaurant brand, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new store in Blackburn on Thursday, 26th October 2023!

The Top 10 Restaurants in Blackburn according to Tripadvisor – Do you agree?

Fri 20 Oct, 2023

The current Top 10 sit down restaurants in Blackburn. Do you agree or is your favourite missing from the list?

The Butlers Arms to Open its Doors on 23rd October

Sun 15 Oct, 2023

In exciting news, The Butlers Arms will be opening its doors on Monday, October 23rd!

Chopstix Reopens After £100k Revamp with Free Food for the First 100 Customers

Fri 22 Sep, 2023

Pan-Asian noodle chain Chopstix is set to reopen its Blackburn with Darwen store on Monday 25th September after a £100k revamp.

The National Festival of Making has revealed its food and drink line-up for 2023.

Wed 05 Jul, 2023

The National Festival of Making is gearing up for its fifth event, taking place on July 8 and 9, 2023. As part of this milestone event, the festival organisers have

Here’s How to Get a No-Strings Attached £10 Gift Voucher from Turtle Bay!

Thu 22 Dec, 2022

From 3rd January 2023, Turtle Bay is giving away a £10 gift to fans around the country as the Caribbean restaurant and bar promises a no-strings attached present to welcome in the New Year.

Two town centre locations close as Shh Bar and Coffee Shop call it a day

Wed 23 Nov, 2022

The Shh Bar, which announced last month it was not to relocate, but close its doors has now thanked customers as it closed for the final time.

Turtle Bay Blackburn Launches Its Caribbean Christmas And Bottomless Cocktails

Mon 31 Oct, 2022

Caribbean restaurant and bar Turtle Bay Blackburn has launched its Christmas offering and its sunkissed tropical escapism all the way.

Turtle Bay Blackburn launches sizzling new tropical cocktail menu

Tue 20 Sep, 2022

Turtle Bay Blackburn has announced a brand new cocktail menu as well as two new “Steel Bottom Beers” which will launch on 12th September, serving up some much needed sunshine as the Autumn months beckon.

New Greggs Store in The Mall following earlier closures

Mon 25 Jul, 2022

Blackburn is to gain yet another Greggs bakery, this time in the heart of The Mall, in between Primark and H&M.

Hundreds express sadness as Popular Darwen Pub Closes

Mon 25 Jul, 2022

A popular pub in Darwen, The Crown and Thistle, on Roman Road, announced it would be closing its doors on Saturday 23rd July.

Waffles get the WOW factor in The Mall

Fri 29 Apr, 2022

The Mall Blackburn has welcomed a new food vendor specialising in delicious Belgian waffles (Waffwich) mini dutch pancakes and creamy shakes.

Turtle Bay launches brand new ‘Late Night Eats’ deal

Wed 09 Mar, 2022

Caribbean restaurant and bar Turtle Bay have announced the arrival of their ‘Late Night Eats’ deal

Turtle Bay Blackburn Are Creating 50 New Jobs – Here’s How To Get One!

Fri 06 Aug, 2021

Turtle Bay Blackburn is getting ready to welcome guests back from the 24th September and they are on the hunt for a whole team of front and back of house superstars to join the team!

Turtle Bay announces reopening in Blackburn!

Tue 27 Jul, 2021

Following a period of closure during the pandemic, the Caribbean and restaurant and bar on Cathedral Square is getting ready to welcome Caribbean good times back to Blackburn

JW Chilli Salt (Quick Food Review) – Blackburn Market

Sun 16 May, 2021

A stall on Blackburn Market is becoming a popular destination to pick up lunch. JW Chilli Salt has been becoming more and more popular over the last 18 months and so we went to see what the fuss was all about.

German Doner Kebab Review – Doner Kebabs but not as we know it!

Fri 14 May, 2021

The opening of German Doner Kebab in Blackburn was greeted with much anticipation on social media, so we thought we’d give it a try to see what the fuss was all about.

Anyone for Bubble CiTea? New kiosk makes Mall debut

Thu 13 May, 2021

The Mall Blackburn is excited to announce the grand opening of their new Bubble CiTea kiosk

German Doner Kebab Opens Its Doors In Blackburn

Wed 14 Apr, 2021

German Doner Kebab has opened its doors in Blackburn, bringing a new fast-casual dining experience to the town.

Cinnabon opening date confirmed for Blackburn as local firm expands into new food store brand

Mon 30 Nov, 2020

Euro Garages is now recruiting for its latest venture, the famous US brand Cinnabon.

Jimmy’s Killer Prawns opens in Blackburn this Monday

Fri 25 Sep, 2020

A restaurant which boasts “the best tasting prawns in the world” is set to debut Blackburn this Monday 28th September 2020 at 12 noon.

Over 100 restaurants, cafes and pubs where you can get 50% off in and around Blackburn & Darwen!

Mon 03 Aug, 2020

Over 100 local restaurants, pubs and cafes have joined the Eat Out to Help Out scheme in and around Blackburn & Darwen.

Eat Out to Help Out – Local Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs

Mon 27 Jul, 2020

The ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme will see participating businesses offering a 50% discount to customers on dine-in meals which can be used unlimited times from 3rd to 31st August 2020.

Thira Restaurant – Review – “A 5 star rating from us”

Mon 27 Jul, 2020

For the food & service, it is definitely a 5 star rating from us.

Everything you need to know about the cut in VAT on food & hospitality today

Wed 15 Jul, 2020

A temporary cut in VAT from 20% to 5% comes into force today allowing businesses in the food, drink and hospitality sectors to cut prices.

Registration for “Eat Out to Help Out” is now open. Has your restaurant or café registered?

Wed 15 Jul, 2020

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, recently announced the “Eat Out to Help Out” and local restaurants and cafes can register now.

A sweet story of “Liquid Gold” at Blackburn Market this Saturday

Wed 19 Feb, 2020

A Lancashire Beekeeper will be bringing their products and fascinating stories about beekeeping to Blackburn Market this Saturday (22nd February 2020).

The Finest Honey, now based in Darwen, got hooked on the magical world of the honey bee and the incredible product that comes from it…”Liquid Gold”!

Poundbakery launch 3rd Vegan Friendly Pasty…and they’re so confident you’ll love it, or they’ll give you your money back!

Fri 07 Feb, 2020

Poundbakery have announced the launch of their NEW Jumbo Vegan Steak Pasty and the best part is that it’s only £1.

The Secret is out! New Cathedral Cafe is launched – Checks and Greys

Thu 06 Feb, 2020

The new cafe at Blackburn Cathedral has revealed its new name, Checks and Greys.