The Velvet Coaster in Blackpool

We live in North Wales and always make a visit here after we've been to the pleasure beach. This is not your average Wethers, this is a beautiful example of what all Wetherspoons could be like. Unfortunately our local one, despite being an old theatre, is nothing like this! This pub is spread across three floors with a glass lift running up the middle. It has a full length outdoor terrace on the first floor and a massive roof terrace on the second floor. Staff and service have always been excellent, as was the food and drinks. Highly recommend this Wetherspoons.

Lovely friendly staff food great Excellent service.

Great location, next to the pleasure beach. Food was very nice. It's a wetherspoons so bar prices very reasonable.

Great service. Nice looking venue. Food was as you would expect. Wine tasted weird but might just be me.

Bad customer service talk down on people food not good either atmosphere wasn't good either wouldn't recommend staff look uneasy

Very busy with few tables available. Upstairs closed. Very long wait for food. If we hadn't paid in advance we would have left.

Possibly the best wetherspoons we have visited. Great food and staff are brilliant and friendly.

Great breakfasts and not overcrowded

Large comprehensive Weatherspoons

great pub plenty of room and 3 floors and a great balcony to sit out side plus a fantic roof garden as well with prom views good staff and a well stocked bar for choices

Both food and drinks here are very good and reasonably priced. Amazing building, spacious, and interesting. The only downside is that steak no longer seems to be on the menu. Shame, as it's usually a favourite with us. Still, I would recommend it.

Only downstairs opened, not a single table available, even though we were in a wheelchair staff refused to help us get a table, ended up leaving without buying anything

Lovely evening meal, and breakfast was also great.

Great place, cosy and friendly staff

Very disappointed with menu choices no steak

I would say this is the nicest spoons I have ever been in. Lovely to have open fire pits aswell

Absolutely wonderful!! Astonishing three-storey building (with a lift). Definitely don't leave Blackpool if you've not been!!

Fantastic Wetherspoons, the jewel of the Blackpool coast, ate both evening and returned for breakfast, roof terrace Superb, highly recommend!!!! First class, staff and facilities amazing! Frequent this Spoons whenever I visit Blackpool it's a great venue and always never fails to please!

Decent meal and beer at good price.

Really liked the atmosphere in this Wetherspoons. Fab outside seating on the decks. Glass lift. Sofas in the ladies. Fires on the ground floor, with seating around them.

Bog standard spoons, worth what you pay for it but it's hardly fine dining. That said, the beer is always well treated and a good range.

Busy pub,but staff were quick to serve

Amazing pizzas and great service. Have it a 3 for atmosphere because some of the restaurant was very badly lit in one area, so dark you couldn't eat at those tables. But the rest of it was lovely.

Food has got worse and worse, less choice, most items are full of chilli, which some are allergic to

We enjoy it here Would have given a 5 if it was nit for the blonde server, we ordered via the app and she got the mixers the wrong way round then tried to say she didn't until she got a manager to taste the drinks. That being said we like it here as majority of Time everybody friendly

Definitely the best Wetherspoons I've been in, really liked the decor. The food was nice, typical spoons grub and the staff were friendly and helpful

Normal witherspoon for drinks. We didn't eat but we saw others and it looked good. Definitely the quieter of the 2 spoons in Blackpool but that suited us

Great pub,lovely food and drinks,reasonably priced,lovely building,very unusual

Nice clean service great,only downside toilet is upstairs.

Good pub, fast and efficient service. Another great Wetherspoons

Lovely building. Long room. 3 floors. Interesting decor. Usual spoons food 😋. 2 gorgeous wood burning 🔥 fires encased in glass cylinder style thingies 🤔

Love this pub having a roof terrace for the summer and lovely log fires in the winter. Our visit yesterday was somewhat tainted by the chef. Ordered a double burger, think it's called an Empire State. After a previous visit I new the maple bacon came out cold so asked for it to be heated. It came out cold so asked the young man who served me if he could take the bacon and pop it in the microwave to heat as I do not like it cold. After asking the chef if it was possible to heag it He took it back to thd kitchen and for the 2nd time the chef refused to heat it up, I had it done last time. The barman saved the day by taking the bacon on a separate plate and heated it, problem was with all the waiting my burger was now only cool. Please ask your chef to accept a customer request when in is reasonable or not make the meal at all. Pic is of a sunset through the middle floor window.

To expensive,it's more like a McDonald's, than a weatherspoons ,no value you for money

Not too bad, one of the better Wetherspoons pubs.

Very nice,a large bar ground floor two bars on second floor ,and a beer garden on roof . Nice and friendly staff

Great place, very busy, and service with a smile.

A good Weatherspoons the staff were great at getting everyone seated

Just a spoons Typical service and food standard you see everywhere.

One of the best wetherspoons I've been too

Busy Saturday night. Dirty tables, floor full of food and staff that clearly had a busy shift. Disappointed

Can't comment on food as we didn't eat . It's a wetherspoons pub chain cheap and cheerful. If you go I would download app you get served quicker. Friendly staff can't do enough for you.

Staff rudeand unhelpful, not got a lot that was on the menu. Normally can't fault a westherspoons but wouldn't return to this one.

Very nice breakfast, good service, reasonable price. Added a sausage to the freedom breakfast and unlimited hot drink £5.60

Beautifully decorated venue and nice atmosphere.

This is the best Wetherspoons by far that we have had the pleasure to visit. Very big with an upstairs and fantastic spacious and clean, Ladies cloakroom even with a lounger if needed. The decor was impressive and very upbeat. Great atmosphere and the staff very pleasant and helpful. Being disabled I also had the pleasure of the lift up to the 1st floor.The fire pit was a delight to see.This is a must see and experience if staying in Blackpool.If only they were all furnished out like this one. What a pleasure.

Avoid the cocktail pitchers!!! Very little alcohol and pitcher almost full of ice!

Luke warm chips and onion rings, burger just ok. Not the best JDW for food but the pub was okay and staff very pleasant.

Great team of people working there. Very friendly and very efficient

Came yesterday (3rd November) around 4pm our family day out the was about 13 of us 11 of us were not from Blackpool although the place was great the food wasn't it was either luck warm or not fit to be called a meal, I been in many Weatherspoons but this is the first time that I have been disappointed.

Huge place, very modern with very good service and excellent choice of food and drinks

Remember when this was an amusement arcade - lol. Speedy and tasty food, friendly staff and clean.

Must be the biggest and best Spoons in Britain

Went on Sunday night very busy half term food great staff were so friendly and chatty made us welcome Thankyou from happy customers

One of the best Wetherspoon pubs I've been in. The decor inside was fantastic.

It's Spoons but a very good one 👍😁 been many times never had any problems thanks guys.

Honest, it's OK 👍 and no sticky carpets, fabulous toilets, well done cleaner 😀

Fantastic food, cooked fresh and inexpensive. Great service from staff members, and a good overall atmosphere. There isn't much more you can ask for. Probably have the nicest amenities in any pub in Blackpool. lol

One of our favourite places to go when we visit Blackpool town centre

Incredibly busy. Clearly, Wetherspoons need some more venues in Blackpool.

Very busy but very quick service

Sorry - never again. Went 5pm on a Tuesday of half term. Place was rammed (to be expected) but only took 10 mins to get table. Been several times over the years and it's always been great but I'm sorry we are done. 2 items not available - lasagne and fish and chips (not available in Blackpool !! ) so we settled for a double beef burger. And ordered other items - total bill £50. Shocking isn't the word. Literally smaller than a child's portion. One bite of the burger was enough. It genuinely tasted 'rotten' - inedible. Discussed with a passing waitress who just said 'oh' when I explained that there is something wrong with this it's off - she just said 'well do you want another?' I said 'of course not' and she grabbed the plate and walked away. Shocking service by the stretched waiting staff. Shocking availability of food. Shocking quality of food. Shocking portions. So we will vote with our feet - honestly feel so let down. This place is gold mine and must make an abolout fortune. But won't get another penny from us. Literally disgusting. The other food items we ordered were edible - but only just!!

Had a few days in blackpool went to this pub had chicken curry it was vile was like water ended up with severe diarea and sickness all night ruined my last day of holiday and complete waste if £35.00 Karen

Paid over £10 for a Mediterranean salad and got less than a side salad! Portion size erratic. Very disappointed for the price.

Slow to clean tables very busy customers had to clear tables if they want to sit down..

Hurrah for spoons. You know. We know. You get.

Very busy, you have to search for a table. Service was excellent - quick and efficient. Don't forget the incredibly cheap prices. The atmosphere was noisy, but not over loud, just people enjoying themsves. Would visit again.

Popped in for a coffee. Unlimited hot drinks, unbelievable, purchased two coffees, and refilled with two hot chocolates, an absolute bargain. The place was very clean and warm, the staff very friendly and knowledgeable.

It is what it says on the tin. Will say it is massive inside, 3 floors with a glass elevator. Good location near the South Pier. Seating outside.

Always visit the coaster when we go to blackpool which is usually 3_4 times a year.

Food was rubbish burgers like burnt and southern chicken had a pink inside it

Didn't get food. Drinks were nice. View from first floor was lovely. Staff very helpful.

Honestly this used to be one of my favourite spoons in the country but they completely ruined it when they removed the grill from the menu. PLEASE BRING BACK THE GRILL!

Great service here at The Velvet Coaster. Our food was hot and delicious. There's 3 floors to the pub and each one has great decor. There's a lift inside to take you to the dreaded upstairs toilets like the majority of Wetherspoon pubs have, lol

Fantastic wetherspoons. Really big with tonnes of space. Nicely decorated inside and right on the sea front.

Busy but great service and value thankyou

Lovely pub, exactly a cross from the South Pier and near pleasure beach same wetherspoon menu and food was okay. The staff were wonderful even though they were rushed off their feet, they were there to help you with a smile if you needed something. Atmosphere was happy and relaxing and as ever low prices compare to other place.

Decent wetherspoons. Same as all others.

Fast service, friendly and polite staff and fantastic atmosphere.

The food was nice but not very warm. We ordered food at the table, and it arrived quickly, but the service at the bar was slow despite being the only person waiting to be served.

Our go to place when in Blackpool. Friendly place, good atmosphere and value for money.

Had a family dinner and all the food was pretty decent. The waitress was friendly and helpful in clearing and joining tables together. Always very busy.

This is a decent pub offering reasonable food at good prices. Spoons gets a bad rap at times, however this one is spot on. They do a good job of getting the tables cleaned and turned around.

Brilliant 👌 friendly atmosphere staff very attentive food great value for money best place in Blackpool for food and drinks.

My favourite Spoons, excellent.

Great for the locals out of season.

Brilliant always use great atmosphere good food and drink good entrance for wheelchairs on one level disabled toilet

A great Wetherspoons. It's a big place with 2 floors. It's quite a busy place and much easier to use the App to order. Food is good too

Fantastic pub on seafront. Great beer, food and staff. Recommend the pizza.

We went 2 days for breakfast. We didn't need to wait for a table or food.

This is one of the most overrated places in Blackpool. In theory a massive good value Wetherspoons over 3 floors with an outdoor veranda, where you can get a great view of the Illuminations. But tonight the two top floor were shut before 9 PM. So in effect it's just another spoons with no view of the lights. Total waste of the locations best asset. The Jolly Tars is much better, and costs less

Nice atmosphere, service good, staff pleasant. Toilets nice and clean, food good

Extremely good food chef knows how to cook some good food and the top seating area is nice overlooking the prom great place will never forget how good the wings are will be back

Very big pub with two round fires for chilly days

Had to wait around 10 minutes for entry. However, we weren't disappointed service was really fast even when the pub was full. Food wait was around 15 minutes but was lovely I can't fault anything staff friendly.

One of my favourite wethys. Lovely balcony.

Not bad, cheap, reasonably cheerfull. Main issues were smoking area right where you walk into the building so kdis having to go through it and the fact that the two times we ate there they forgot peas on Daughters meal and the sides both times.

Only here for the weekend with my girlfriend and I can safely say that this is such a superb Wetherspoon pub. My meal was well-cooked and the staff were extremely friendly and considerate. Not to mention the place is absolutely huge. We sat upstairs, where they had a second, smaller bar, and was very cosy, compared to the ground floor, but overall, an excellent pub, nonetheless. Will definitely visit again, the next time we're in Blackpool!

Gave my son a lovely big dessert with 2 generous scoops of ice cream. I pointed out to the waiter that I only had one teaspoon sized scoop of ice cream with mine (which cost the same). He was so rude and dismissive, just shrugged and said I'd have to pay if I wanted more. Lousy way to treat customers, if it was my business I'd be a bit nicer to people and not so penny pinching!

To the waiter that didn’t acknowledge us and just slammed our glasses down on the table, you need to learn basic customer service skills I found this rude.

Lovely atmosphere and pleasant staff