Inside ‘Britain’s first reform UK pub’ where everybody Is welcome – and you can get two pints for £6: ‘We serve remainer tears!’
In an unconventional twist on British pub culture, a former Conservative club in blackpool has reinvented itself as Britain’s first reform UK-themed public house, promising a warm welcome to all, cheap pints, and a hearty dose of political banter.
The Talbot, once a Tory bastion in blackpool, has been rebranded as “The talbot: Reform UK Club”, with new signage proudly on display following a weekend makeover by co-owners Pete Flynn and his business partner. The transformation marks a bold step by the proprietors, who are both self-confessed supporters of Nigel Farage’s reform UK party.
Speaking to GB news’ Martin Daubney, Pete Flynn shared his excitement at the reimagining of the venue, situated in blackpool South—a constituency where Reform UK clinched second place in last July’s general election.
“We wanted to be the first reform club in Britain,” Flynn declared. “We’re both proud Reform members, we love Nigel Farage, and now we’ve got the perfect place for like-minded people to meet and chat over a pint.”
However, Flynn was quick to refute any notion that the pub would serve as an exclusionary space, insisting that while the décor and menu lean heavily into reform UK themes, the doors remain firmly open to the public, regardless of their political leanings.
“If Jeremy Corbyn walked in, he’d have to have his photo taken and we might cheekily charge him double,” Flynn joked, before adding seriously, “But there’s no racism here—I can absolutely assure people of that. We’re about positivity and free speech. Everybody and anyone is welcome. This is a pub, not a private club. And if you fancy a side helping of politics with your pint, well, I’m always happy to oblige.”
The Talbot has wasted no time in rolling out special promotions to attract punters to the newly christened venue. Throughout may, customers can enjoy two pints for £6, a deal which Flynn cheekily promotes as being accompanied by the option of a “pint of remainer tears”.
“It’s all a bit of good fun,” he told GB news. “People can come in for a laugh, a cheap pint, and maybe a chat about politics if they want it.”
In addition to drink promotions, the venue offers a menu with politically inspired dishes, including what Flynn describes as “the best gammon in blackpool”, served with two large duck eggs.
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The pub’s rebranding is still in its infancy. “We only put the signs up at the weekend,” Flynn explained. “yesterday was our first day officially as a reform UK venue, and now I’m on the telly—it’s mad!”
Insiders suggest that the reform UK-branded pub is only the beginning of a broader strategy by the party to establish its footprint in communities traditionally loyal to the conservatives. A senior party source told The Spectator that the talbot is intended as the “first of many” such clubs, as reform UK seeks to expand its cultural and social influence beyond electoral politics.
“Last week we replaced the tories at the local elections,” the source stated. “Now we’re replacing their clubs too. Reform UK is more than just a party—it’s a movement, and this is only the start.”
The move comes amid reform UK’s growing confidence, as the party eyes former conservative heartlands disillusioned by what they see as the Tories’ abandonment of core issues such as immigration, Brexit, and national sovereignty.
For now, The Talbot stands as a novel experiment in blending pub culture with political activism, offering visitors not only a cheap pint and hearty meal but also a taste of Reform UK’s vision for Britain’s future—served with a dash of humour and a side of gammon.
