Platform 9 Bar & Kitchen is located inside the Holiday Inn Blackpool at 85 Talbot Road, approximately two miles from Swish Holiday Apartments on Empress Drive. The journey usually takes around 10–15 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
From Empress Drive, travel west towards the seafront and turn left onto Queens Promenade (A584). Continue south towards Blackpool town centre before turning left onto Talbot Road near Blackpool North Pier. Follow Talbot Road inland and the Holiday Inn will be on your left, beside Blackpool North railway station and the Blackpool North tram terminus.
Alternatively, take a southbound tram from the Promenade and change at North Pier for the Talbot Road extension. The final stop is immediately beside the Holiday Inn, providing convenient access to Platform 9.
7am til late
Platform 9 Bar & Kitchen is a contemporary restaurant, bar and social space located inside the Holiday Inn Blackpool on Talbot Road. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks throughout the day and is open to hotel guests, local residents and visitors to Blackpool.
The restaurant originally opened as Marco’s New York Italian but became part of an expanded Platform 9 Bar & Kitchen in January 2026. The change introduced a more flexible menu featuring freshly prepared British and international dishes, light bites, sharing plates, burgers, pizzas, steaks and family favourites.
Platform 9 is approximately two miles from Swish Holiday Apartments on Empress Drive. It is situated beside Blackpool North railway station and has direct access from the Blackpool North tram terminus, making it particularly convenient for visitors travelling into the town centre.
Platform 9 offers relaxed all-day dining in modern surroundings. You do not need to be staying at the Holiday Inn to eat or drink here, and visitors can order directly from the bar.
The restaurant’s railway-inspired name reflects its location beside Blackpool North station. The station originally had eight platforms, with the restaurant presenting itself as the symbolic ninth platform and a place to continue your journey.
Platform 9 is open from 7am until late, seven days a week.
Opening and food-service times can change, so check with the restaurant before making a special journey.
The menu combines familiar favourites with locally influenced and international dishes. Choices may include:
Examples from the menu include Platform 9 cheeseburgers, beer-battered fish and chips, Cumberland sausage and mash, braised beef brisket, wild mushroom risotto and freshly baked pizzas.
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices or adaptations are available across parts of the menu. Guests with allergies or specific dietary requirements should speak to a member of the restaurant team before ordering.
View the latest Platform 9 food and drinks menus.
Platform 9 opens early, making it a useful breakfast stop for visitors arriving at Blackpool North railway station or heading into the town centre.
The breakfast and brunch selection ranges from bacon, sausage and vegetarian breakfast barms to full cooked breakfasts, eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, pancakes and lighter choices.
A Starbucks service is also available within the Holiday Inn’s open lobby for coffee and refreshments.
The bar serves cocktails, wines, spirits, beers, local drinks, soft drinks and Starbucks coffee. Selected cocktails may be available through promotional offers, with the qualifying drinks shown on the current menu.
Platform 9 also shows major sporting events through Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Sport. This makes it a convenient place to watch football, rugby, boxing and other live sporting fixtures in central Blackpool.
Platform 9 has a dedicated children’s menu with options such as chicken goujons, fish and chips, pizza, sliders and macaroni cheese.
Children staying at the Holiday Inn may be able to eat free when dining with a paying adult, subject to the hotel’s current terms and conditions. Other visitors pay the prices displayed on the children’s menu.
A private dining room is available for celebrations, meetings and group occasions. Drinks packages can also be arranged through the restaurant team.
Contact Platform 9 directly to discuss availability, capacity and current prices for private dining or larger groups.
Dogs are not permitted within the dedicated Platform 9 area. However, dogs are allowed in designated parts of the Holiday Inn. Contact the hotel if you are visiting with a dog and would like to confirm where you can sit.
Platform 9 is situated at the Holiday Inn Blackpool, immediately beside Blackpool North railway station and the Blackpool North tram stop.
Guests staying at Swish Holiday Apartments can travel towards the town centre by car, taxi or tram. The tram provides a particularly convenient option, with the Talbot Road extension terminating directly beside the hotel.
The restaurant is within walking distance of the Winter Gardens, Grand Theatre, Blackpool Tower, North Pier and the town centre.
Parking is available in the Talbot Gateway multi-storey car park opposite the Holiday Inn. Charges apply, and visitors should check the current parking rates before travelling.
Address: Platform 9 Bar & Kitchen, Holiday Inn Blackpool, 85 Talbot Road, Blackpool FY1 1LL
Telephone: 01253 208040
Email: hello@hiblackpool.com
Website: www.platform9blackpool.com
No. Marco’s New York Italian closed in January 2026. The restaurant space is now operated as an expanded Platform 9 Bar & Kitchen.
No. Platform 9 welcomes hotel guests, Blackpool residents and other visitors. You can order food and drinks from the bar without having a hotel booking.
The menu includes breakfast and brunch dishes, sandwiches, small plates, salads, burgers, pizzas, steaks, fish and chips, vegetarian dishes and children’s meals.
Yes. Platform 9 shows major live sporting events through Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Sport.
Yes. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and a dedicated children’s menu. Children staying at the Holiday Inn may eat free with a paying adult, subject to the hotel’s terms.
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are available, together with some gluten-free and dairy-free choices or adaptations.
Yes. Customers requiring an accessible entrance should enter through the main Holiday Inn Blackpool entrance.
Dogs are not allowed inside the dedicated Platform 9 area, although they are permitted in designated areas of the Holiday Inn.
The Talbot Gateway multi-storey car park is directly opposite the Holiday Inn. Parking charges apply.
Yes. Platform 9 has a private dining room and offers drinks packages. Contact the restaurant directly for availability and prices.
Menus, prices, offers and opening hours can change. Please check the official Platform 9 website or contact the restaurant before visiting.
