Abingdon Street Market: A Food and Music Venue in Blackpool

The food hall concept has been around for a while. However, the types of vendors in these establishments are changing dramatically as diners’ tastes and expectations are also changing. Once, you would fast-food chain restaurants in shopping centres. Now, whole venues are transformed into food halls with independent vendors selling wares. Blackpool has finally caught up with the trend and has converted the old Abingdon Street Market into an exciting food and drink venue. We went recently to try out the food. So, what can you expect from Abingdon Street Market in Blackpool?

The Vendors at Abingdon Street Market

Eight vendors are currently selling food and beverages at Abingdon Street Market in Blackpool, with more to come. The venue continues to develop, with the promise of retail stalls in the future. Abingdon Street Market is also an entertainment venue. We went as the food hall had just opened for lunch, so it was very quiet. For a livelier vibe, visit in the evenings when there is live music and entertainment most evenings.

Food Vendors at Abingdon Street Market Food Hall in Blackpool

• Pizzerana: Homemade Neapolitan pizzas cooked to order with various topping options.
• Tuk Tuk: Authentic Punjabi street food with meat and vegetarian options, including curries and stuffed naans.
• Cowboy & Co.: Order burgers, fries, ribs, wings, and roast meat sandwiches.
• Flipadelphia: Menu options include burgers, corn dogs, hot dogs, and bubble tea.
• Neighbourhood Subs: Basically, it is an independent version of Subway that also sells bagels, mac & cheese, and doughnuts.

Beverage Vendors

• R Coffee: A coffee shop selling hot drinks, ice cream, brownies, cookies, and pastries.
• Nomad: You can buy Farm Yard Brew, whiskey, cocktails, and craft beer.
• Public: A seller of Farm Yard Brew, cocktails, natural wines, and spritz beer.

What We Ate at Abingdon Street Market

We ate from a selection of vendors when we visited Abingdon Street Market food hall in Blackpool. I chose the lamb karahi from Tuk Tuk, and one of my fellow diners chose the cheese-stuffed naan bread from the same vendor. The portions of both dishes were generous, and the large chunks of lamb in the karahi were tender. I loved the authentic flavour of the sauce, which covered the well-cooked fluffy rice. As it was quiet when we visited, we spent quite some time chatting to the vendors at Tuk Tuk. They are a fantastic team, and I hope they do well. Read our full review of Tuk Tuk for more information.

Another diner ordered the Margherita pizza from Pizzarana, which was wood-fired to order. I tried a slice of the pizza, and we both agreed the tomato sauce was tasty and the dough was the right thickness and perfectly cooked. However, more cheese would have been nice. Other diners on our table ordered corn dogs from Flipadelphia and subs from Neighborhood Subs.

Overall, our experience was good, so we can add it to the places we recommend to eat out in Blackpool. I particularly recommend Tuk Tuk as a great option if you want to eat Indian food in a casual environment.

Useful Information

• Opening times: 9 am to 10 pm, seven days a week
• Address: Abingdon Street Market, Abingdon Street, Blackpool, FY1 1DR
• Email: info@abingdonstreet.market
• Website: https://www.abingdonstreet.market/
• Accessibility: The food hall is fully accessible for people of all abilities. There are no-step entrances, making the food hall easily accessible for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility. There is also an accessible toilet in the food hall.
• Parking: Abingdon Street Market does not have a car park, but there are plenty of places to park nearby. Some of the closest options include car parks at Talbot Road, West Street, and Church Street.
• Booking: There is no need to book- you can turn up and find yourself a table.
• Events: Most events are free to enter. Children are welcome until 8 pm.

Image credits: All images by Liz Flynn of Liz Loves Lancashire