Festive Food in Blackburn
Your guide for where to eat and drink this Christmas in Blackburn.
We have pulled together a selection of the restaurants ideal for Christmas catch-ups, family celebrations, or just treating yourself to a night out during the festive season.
Refuel
Shopping can work up an appetite, so you’ll want to know where to grab a quick bite or a proper coffee break. Cafe Impresso is perfect when you need to recharge between shops, offering freshly made food and great coffee in a relaxed setting.
For something special, head to Checks & Greys in the Cathedral Quarter. Tucked inside the historic Cathedral, it’s a beautiful spot for coffee and cake with a side of stunning architecture. The Market Hall has an array of offerings to get you fuelled up and back to the Christmas shopping.
Treat Yourself
Sometimes Christmas shopping calls for something sweet. Blackburn’s dessert scene is seriously impressive. Heavenly Desserts serves up Instagram-worthy creations that taste even better than they look. Kohi combines exceptional coffee with indulgent treats, while Haute Dolci specialises in luxury desserts that feel like a proper celebration.
These aren’t just dessert stops; they’re destinations in their own right. Perfect for catching up with friends or rewarding yourself after a successful shopping trip.
Get Together
When it’s time for a proper meal out, Blackburn delivers. Akbar’s is a local institution, serving exceptional, authentic Indian food that’s been perfected over years. The flavours are rich, the portions generous, and the atmosphere is always welcoming.
Already getting rave reviews, Shinsen Sushi has just opened on Cathedral Square, offering some of the prettiest food you’ll ever see.
Thira brings authentic Kerala cuisine (from the dishes to the decor), while Masala Fusion offers contemporary Indian cuisine in an alcohol-free environment, perfect for family gatherings. And if you’re after something with a bit of theatre, Firepit specialises in flame-grilled dishes that arrive with serious wow-factor.
Be sure to also check out Toros, Istanbul and Taste of Peshwar – the list of great dining in Blackburn is endless!
Buying food for Christmas at home
It isn’t all about eating out, maybe the real treat is to have friends and family eating together at home. It’s tough to beat spending the evening with people you love in the comfort of your own home. If you are looking for a few extras in for the night, we’d suggest a visit to Blackburn market, for it’s diverse selection of fresh foods.
You’ll find fresh and vibrant fruit & veg, the ideal base for a good Christmas dinner. You’ll get all your veg, including those all important brussels sprouts, with the knowledge that 90% of the veg is sourced locally.
They have a selection of butchers to cover all your turkey needs, or maybe you’ll fancy serving up salmon instead for tea fresh from the fishmongers? If it’s a cheese board you need to impress the guests, not a problem! Or head to the artisan bakers for a loaf of sourdough or something a little sweeter.
And if you do make an evening of it and a few friends are stopping over, why not treat them to a full-on breakfast, supplied by the Bacon stall. Aside from the obvious, they also make succulent sausages for the perfect breakfast bap!
