Food

Lytham's food and drink scene is one of the town's strongest assets, and part of why it suits a fringe built around real venues rather than a purpose-built site. Clifton Street and the Market Square are lined with independent restaurants, bars and cafes, spanning everything from seafood and wood-fired pizza to Thai, Mediterranean and Indian menus, alongside fish and chip shops that have been serving the town for generations. Pubs range from centuries-old real ale houses to newer micropubs and cocktail bars, many with outdoor seating that comes alive through the summer months. There is a strong independent, artisan streak too, with a local gin distillery, a long-standing cheese shop and a chocolatier all trading within a short walk of each other. It is a scene built on family-run, independent businesses, which is exactly the character Lytham Fringe wants its venues to reflect.