St Annes Artisan Market
Located in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire.
Make a day of it, indie style
Independent businesses near Lytham St Annes worth knowing about before or after the market.
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A well-regarded restaurant and bar on Wood Street serving a classic menu of steaks, grills and cocktails. Popular for special occasions and team nights out — the mixed grill platter is a standout. Friendly service and generous portions.
“We chose this venue for our snooker team annual night out. We had a great time. The food was good, we had plenty (an understatement!) to drink and the staff looked after us very well. There was something on the menu for everyone, but most of us went for steaks. They were generous in size and perf...”
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A well-regarded Italian restaurant on Clifton Street in Lytham, open evenings only and consistently praised for its Neapolitan-style pizzas and handmade pasta. A relaxed, romantic setting with attentive service — the bread and olives and the tiramisu are not to be skipped. Worth the short drive from St Annes.
“Dined early evening and had a light meal. The food was well prepared, presented nicely and tasted delicious. The bread and olives were particularly nice and are a must have. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Would definitely recommend.”
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A stylish Indian restaurant and cocktail bar on St George's Road with one of the highest ratings of any restaurant on the Fylde Coast. Dog-friendly, beautifully decorated, and known for beautifully presented dishes including an exceptional Chettinad curry. Booking recommended.
“Nipped in here for a quick lunch on Friday. Lovely place and friendly service. I had the chicken Chettinad curry with egg rice (and lemon chicken for starter). It was the early bird menu for £19. The Chettinad is an unusual curry that I have only ever tried once before at a curry house in Presto...”
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A lively Australian-inspired tapas bar and cocktail lounge on Park Road, run by a husband and wife team with genuine warmth and personality. Generous sharing plates, a vast cocktail list and regular live music make it one of the most fun evenings out in St Annes. Portions are enormous — order fewer dishes than you think you need.
“What an amazing place, so much atmosphere and run by a lovely husband and wife team - we were made so welcome! It's tapas but not as you know it! We ordered 4 dishes for 2 of us and they moved us from a table for 2 to a larger one - when it arrived it's definitely not for the small appetite. It w...”
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A characterful pub in a stunning converted bank building on St Annes Road West, with nine real ales on handpump and a rear vault room well worth exploring. Three-time CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year and in the CAMRA 2025 Good Beer Guide. Live music, a warm atmosphere and very well-priced drinks make it one of the best pubs in St Annes.
“Visited during the Ossett brewery tap take over.Three Rat beers plus Ossett beers available. Tried Snap rat ,which was ok . Plus Ossett brewed Barghest, a very palatable silky stout. A great informative talk with Ossett brewery employee. Bar is an old bank. Fantastic inside. Toilets upstairs. Bee...”
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A cosy real ale micro bar on St Annes Road West with a rotating selection of five cask ales and a small but well-chosen bottle range. A newer addition to the St Annes pub scene but already well regarded — unpretentious, friendly and very reasonably priced.
“Small new aged local. Beers tried were Beartown Lit and Titanic Plum Porter. Both in good form. Beers very reasonably priced.Selling a very large variety of beers. Gents toilet very small. Both music and TV on!. Recommended .”
About this area
Places to go, see and play
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An award-winning Victorian park in the centre of Lytham, with beautifully maintained gardens, woodland areas, a children's playground, tennis and padel courts. Shakespeare quotes are painted along the paths and a Bobby Ball statue stands in the grounds. Hosts the popular Lytham Jazz Festival and other community events throughout the year.
“The most beautiful park I have visited. it has everything. Woodland areas amazing birdsong, play equipment, a credit to it's gardeners. Sits in stark contrast with Canford park from my native Bristol a supposedly more fashionable place with property three times the price of Blackpool .”
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A magnificent Grade I listed Georgian country house set in 78 acres of parkland on the edge of Lytham. Managed by a dedicated trust and open daily, the hall offers guided tours, a kitchen garden, café, garden centre and a rolling programme of seasonal events. The snowdrop walks in winter and willow sculpture exhibitions in summer are particularly popular. Gardens free to enter — a genuinely wonderful half-day out.
“Nice place plenty to see and do, car park prices are reasonable £2 for 3hrs donation of £1 each to walk the gardens etc not sure how much the price is to see in the house didn't get chance this visit as went to see the snow drops. Cafe very nice good food etc at reasonable prices with indoor an...”
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A striking Grade II listed windmill on Lytham Green, standing sentinel at the southern end of the Fylde coast. The museum beneath the mill brings local history to life through exhibits on the cotton trade, the fishing industry and Lytham's heritage. Staffed by enthusiastic volunteers and open Wednesday to Sunday. The adjacent Old Lifeboat House is also worth a visit.
“Highly recommended! This great little museum (and the adjacent lifeboat museum) is a fantastic, quick stop for anyone walking the promenade. You get a perfect snapshot of Lytham life through the ages. The biggest highlight is the staff—the volunteers are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. M...”
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