If you’re looking for a street with everything, which caters for all age groups, then take a trip down Clifton Street.

Walk through the doors of Betty Legs Diamond’s own venue The Green Parrot and you’re in for a treat.

“I and business partner Matthew found a niche in the market for a bar where you could enjoy a drink in comfortable surroundings, without drinks promotions, karaoke and cheesy tune offending your ears,” says Simon Green (aka Betty).

“And where the staff work as a team to give good service and a friendly smile.

“It took weeks of careful planning, design and a cool £300,000 of investment!

“The interior boasts a large sweeping bar, astute lighting and retro colours.Glass panels divide the roomto the VIP seating area where you can enjoy fine wines and champagne.”

Younger people who enjoy hip-hop and R’n’B can hop over the road to Schofields, one of Blackpool’s oldest venues, which has been taken over and rejuvenated.

With some of Blackpool’s best DJs and Funkie B’s 80s nights on a Friday this venue has atmosphere bursting out the doors.

And if you haven’t eaten in two of Blackpool’s best restaurants Michael Wan’s The Mandarin and La Fontana you’ve missed out.

Ever since opening in 1961, The Mandarin has proudly served Chinese food to over three generations of customers, and have built an enviable reputation.

Bosses believe every meal shared should be special and take time to select and prepare the freshest ingredients for you.

Bringing together a wealth of experience, proprietor Franco, head-waiter Ignazio and head-chef Tony, present “La Fontana,” Blackpool’s foremost Italian restaurant.

From its opening in March 1990, Franco and staff have made the family-friendly “La Fontana” into one of the resort’s busiest and most successful restaurants, offering a wonderful selection of authentic Italian food and wine.

La Fontana has also been named Blackpool’s “Restaurant of the Year”, receiving the accolade at the prestigious Tourism Awards.

What ever your mood or preference Blackpool town centre has it all on any night of the week.

Town centre and BID Manager Eileen Ormandsays: “The Town Centre BID are proud to actively support the wide variety of night time establishments in Blackpool and invite you to share our wonderful towncentre this festive season, so please eat, drink, enjoy!”

ROCCOS -The name has changed and long-time owner Enzo has retired but fans of the former Il Corsaro on Blackpool’s Clifton Street will be happy to know that this popular Italian hasn’t changed its winning formula. The piratical theme is still intact as is the huge Botticelli wall fresco. New co-owner Ciro was with Il Corsaro for 10 years and he’s still the man that can when it comes to serving you steak flambéed at your table. His nephew and partner Vincenzo has been working in local Italian restaurants for 16 years so you know that you’re in good hands at Rocco’s.

Free on-street parking after 6pm

OPENING HOURS: 5.30pm-11pm (Sun-Thu), 5.30pm-11.30pm (Fri-Sat).
Opens for lunch during party conferences

SCHOFIELDS - A return to the 80's and a first floor nightclub are two of the ways Schofields is re-launching itself. Now under the management of Vinny de Palma and Barry Sullivan (a.k.a DJ Funki B), Schoey's will be open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Friday night-It was acceptable in the Eighties! We are bringing back the 1980's style discotheque with sub-genred music groups pop, rock, party, indie and new wave, dance and soul and of course the smoochy tunes at the end.

LA FONTANA - Dine in the "courtyard beneath the stars" and soak up the warm, friendly atmosphere where the staff of genuine Italian waiters will cater to your every need. “La Fontana” welcomes families of all ages and is also the ideal setting for every kind of celebration from children's birthdays to anniversaries. Large parties are easily accommodated in the upstairs restaurant where private functions are regularly held. If you're just popping out for a quick bite with the children you'll find a menu bursting with pastas and pizzas and a tempting choice for the kids. As well as many chicken, fish, vegetarian and meat dishes, there is a "Specials Board" which changes weekly and offers delights ranging from Lobster Thermidor and Scampi Sambuca, to Pollo Armani and Salsiccia Fontana! So make your evening a memorable one by joining Franco and Ignazio at “La Fontana” - Blackpool's only award-winning Italian Restaurant!!

Call: 01253 622231

MANDARIN - Ever since we first opened our doors in 1961, we have been proud to serve Chinese food to over 3 generations of customers here at the mandarin. We believe that every meal shared should be special. That’s why we take our time carefully selecting and preparing the freshest ingredients for you.

The only three things we put into out meals are quality, experience and time. We have a select wine list, each specially chosen to enhance your dining experience. Our friendly staff are happy to recommend the perfect accompaniment to your meal. We have built our reputation by word of mouth.

Please come and visit us and if you enjoy your oriental experience in our restaurant please tell your friends.

Tel: 01253 622687

THE GREEN PARROT - During the day you can relax and chat over coffee and cake or a glass of wine with our seasonal light lunches with understated music and clips of iconic movies and dances for you to enjoy. At night the mood slowly changes to create a party atmosphere where you can relish tunes to suit all tastes and finally past midnight , dance and party classics. That's not all ! Our gorgeous bar girls and boys(who have named themselves the Parakeets) every twenty minutes jump up on the bar and dance to a whole selection of visual routines to delight and entertain our customers where you can watch with awe or even participate if you wish! (Very much like the film Coyote Ugly)

So put on your best bib and tucker and fly down to Green Parrot and participate in style either for a relaxing drink or a celebration with friends . Hope to see you soon !