I know that the blog consists of reviews of bars and clubs in Birmingham but I have decided I will include this venue from Blackpool as a bonus. So, Yates Blackpool is in the "fun" part of Blackpool. It is right in front of the sea and the view is beautiful.
Outside, Yates has quite big garden area with a lot of tables that I bet during the summer are really nice asset to the place. Unfortunately, most of the time they look quite dirty and sticky and I have never seen someone actually cleaning them but at least people have enough place to sit and enjoy their drink or cigarette.
Inside, the venue is pretty big. There are two floors but the second is sometimes closed (I am not sure about the reasons). This is a bit disappointing considering the beautiful view of the sea from the second floor. The place is nice for having some drinks. There is a pool table and slots machines. The music is commercial, pop and R&B. They play a lot of new hits and their playlist is up to date. However, the staff is pretty slow. To work their timing out, better order your next drink right after you receive the first one. The employees are ok but not really involved in making the atmosphere more pleasant.
Yates's drinks menu is wonderful! They have all day everyday happy hour and wide range of cocktails that include sweets, skittles bowls and cotton candy (candy floss) martinis. Yes, they sound wonderful but when you get them they are just ok. Maybe it is because of the staff but the cocktails don't really come up to standard, especially after you read them on the menu. Be careful - some of them are extremely sweet! The prices of the drinks are quite cheap if you use the promotions.
Overall, Yates Blackpool is a decent venue to have some drinks and has a with beautiful view (if available). Not sure if it is good choice for a big party but the cocktails menu is impressive and the music is nice.
Venue score: 7/10
Atmosphere: 6,5/10
Staff: 5,8/10
Drinks: 8/10
