Albert's Micropub & Cellar Bar

Albert's Micropub & Cellar Bar is a small, independent real-ale micropub tucked away in central Blackpool, a short walk from the Winter Gardens. Dogs are welcome inside, so you can settle in with the whole crew for a proper pint without the usual shuffle between someone staying outside with the dog and someone fetching the drinks. The focus here is squarely on real ale and a quieter, cellar-bar atmosphere – a handy breather if you've been navigating the town centre with a lead in one hand and a coffee cup in the other.

It's the sort of spot that suits a stop-off rather than a long meal and the compact layout means it fills quickly at weekends. Albert's opens Friday and Saturday evenings only, from 4pm until midnight (12:30am Saturday).

It's closed Sunday through Thursday, so double-check before you head over. Useful for central Blackpool wandering when you need a dog-friendly drink and a seat that isn't a bench.