Food & Drink
2-for-1 iced drinks deal launches at Rhode Island Coffee in Blackburn
Rhode Island Coffee in The Mall Blackburn is offering 2-for-1 classic iced drinks from 5 to 7 June - ideal for a…
Blackburn Life
Food & Drink
Business
Flagship Cathedral Square restaurant The Firepit appears to have closed
One of Blackburn’s most prominent restaurant venues appears to have shut its doors, with The Firepit in Cathedral Square now sitting in…
Food & Drink
Last Pub of the Revidge Run Closes: Hare & Hounds, Lammack shuts this weekend
The Hare & Hounds in Lammack—long a friendly off-route stop from Blackburn’s old Revidge Run—will call last orders for the final time…
Food & Drink
Blackburn’s Thira Crowned South Indian Restaurant of the Year at English Curry Awards
One of Blackburn Life’s favourite foodie gems, Thira, has added another feather to its cap — scooping the South Indian Restaurant of…
Food & Drink
Top-Rated Restaurants in and Around Blackburn
Discover the best dining experiences, as ranked by TripAdvisor reviewers.
Business
Still Waiting for a Double-Double: Tim Hortons in Blackburn: What’s Happened to the Plans?
In August 2023, it was announced that Blackburn was set to welcome a new drive-thru restaurant from popular Canadian coffee and doughnut…
Business
Blackburn’s After-Hours Identity Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?
Blackburn’s nightlife has taken another hit with the closure of The Rock Box on King William Street. More than just a bar,…
Business
Blackburn Times Up for Sale – Is Blackburn Set to Lose Another Town Centre Bar?
Another of Blackburn’s town centre bars could be set for change, with the Blackburn Times on Northgate now up for sale.
Food & Drink
Former Electric Church to Be Transformed into Chaii Tea Café
A former live music venue in Blackburn town centre is set for a new lease of life – as a new Chaii…
Food Review
Local Content Creator Reviews Blackburn’s Trending Takeaway
Blackburn’s food scene has been making waves on social media, and one takeaway in particular has caught the attention of food lovers…
Food & Drink
Spud-Tacular Mix-Up: Viral ‘Spud Brothers’ Not Coming to Blackburn
The confusion sprouted when a fresh jacket potato venture announced its New Year launch in Blackburn, causing a hot potato of a…
Food & Drink
The Best of the Worst – Wish us Luck on our New Food Review Series
This week we begin our "Best of the Worst" to visit the worst rated restaurants or takeaways in Blackburn and Darwen.
Business
Giveaways & Free Spooky Sundaes as Creams Cafe to Host Spooktacular Grand Opening in Blackburn
Creams Cafe, the UK's leading dessert restaurant brand, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new store in Blackburn on…
Food & Drink
The Top 10 Restaurants in Blackburn according to Tripadvisor – Do you agree?
The current Top 10 sit down restaurants in Blackburn. Do you agree or is your favourite missing from the list?
Business
The Butlers Arms to Open its Doors on 23rd October
In exciting news, The Butlers Arms will be opening its doors on Monday, October 23rd!
Food & Drink
Chopstix Reopens After £100k Revamp with Free Food for the First 100 Customers
Pan-Asian noodle chain Chopstix is set to reopen its Blackburn with Darwen store on Monday 25th September after a £100k revamp.
Festival
The National Festival of Making has revealed its food and drink line-up for 2023.
The National Festival of Making is gearing up for its fifth event, taking place on July 8 and 9, 2023. As part…
Food & Drink
Here’s How to Get a No-Strings Attached £10 Gift Voucher from Turtle Bay!
From 3rd January 2023, Turtle Bay is giving away a £10 gift to fans around the country as the Caribbean restaurant and…
Business
Two town centre locations close as Shh Bar and Coffee Shop call it a day
The Shh Bar, which announced last month it was not to relocate, but close its doors has now thanked customers as it…
Food & Drink
Turtle Bay Blackburn Launches Its Caribbean Christmas And Bottomless Cocktails
Caribbean restaurant and bar Turtle Bay Blackburn has launched its Christmas offering and its sunkissed tropical escapism all the way.
Food & Drink
Turtle Bay Blackburn launches sizzling new tropical cocktail menu
Turtle Bay Blackburn has announced a brand new cocktail menu as well as two new “Steel Bottom Beers” which will launch on…
Food & Drink
New Greggs Store in The Mall following earlier closures
Blackburn is to gain yet another Greggs bakery, this time in the heart of The Mall, in between Primark and H&M.
Food & Drink
Hundreds express sadness as Popular Darwen Pub Closes
A popular pub in Darwen, The Crown and Thistle, on Roman Road, announced it would be closing its doors on Saturday 23rd…
Business
Waffles get the WOW factor in The Mall
The Mall Blackburn has welcomed a new food vendor specialising in delicious Belgian waffles (Waffwich) mini dutch pancakes and creamy shakes.
Food & Drink
Turtle Bay launches brand new ‘Late Night Eats’ deal
Caribbean restaurant and bar Turtle Bay have announced the arrival of their ‘Late Night Eats’ deal
Food & Drink
Turtle Bay Blackburn Are Creating 50 New Jobs – Here’s How To Get One!
Turtle Bay Blackburn is getting ready to welcome guests back from the 24th September and they are on the hunt for a…
Food & Drink
Turtle Bay announces reopening in Blackburn!
Following a period of closure during the pandemic, the Caribbean and restaurant and bar on Cathedral Square is getting ready to welcome…
Food & Drink
JW Chilli Salt (Quick Food Review) – Blackburn Market
A stall on Blackburn Market is becoming a popular destination to pick up lunch. JW Chilli Salt has been becoming more and…
Food & Drink
German Doner Kebab Review – Doner Kebabs but not as we know it!
The opening of German Doner Kebab in Blackburn was greeted with much anticipation on social media, so we thought we'd give it…
Food & Drink
Anyone for Bubble CiTea? New kiosk makes Mall debut
The Mall Blackburn is excited to announce the grand opening of their new Bubble CiTea kiosk
Business
German Doner Kebab Opens Its Doors In Blackburn
German Doner Kebab has opened its doors in Blackburn, bringing a new fast-casual dining experience to the town.
Business
Cinnabon opening date confirmed for Blackburn as local firm expands into new food store brand
Euro Garages is now recruiting for its latest venture, the famous US brand Cinnabon.
Business
Jimmy’s Killer Prawns opens in Blackburn this Monday
A restaurant which boasts “the best tasting prawns in the world” is set to debut Blackburn this Monday 28th September 2020 at…
Business
Over 100 restaurants, cafes and pubs where you can get 50% off in and around Blackburn & Darwen!
Over 100 local restaurants, pubs and cafes have joined the Eat Out to Help Out scheme in and around Blackburn & Darwen.
Business
Eat Out to Help Out – Local Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs
The 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme will see participating businesses offering a 50% discount to customers on dine-in meals which can…
Food & Drink
Thira Restaurant – Review – “A 5 star rating from us”
For the food & service, it is definitely a 5 star rating from us.