Why Coral Island is the Promenade’s carvery King

1. Unrivalled location & convenience

While there are plenty of pubs, fish‑and‑chip shops, and cafés along Blackpool’s golden stretch, Coral Island is uniquely the only venue offering a true carvery on the Promenade. This means you can enjoy a classic roast dinner without drifting inland or leaving the sea air behind. It pairs perfectly with a promenade walk, time by the Tower, or a day of seaside attractions.

2. A full carvery with all the trimmings

Our carvery is hosted in The Buccaneer Bar & Restaurant, which operates a Three‑Meat Sunday roast option (with the choice to have a bit of all three meats) — think succulent roast beef, glazed ham, roast turkey with all the trimmings!

As with any respectable roast, you can load your plate with freshly prepared roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire puddings, stuffing, and lashings of rich homemade gravy. 

But Coral Island doesn’t stop at a Sunday special — our food offering is spread across multiple restaurants within the complex, which gives diners choice when they might fancy something lighter, more global, or fish‑based. 

3. A world of choice under the same roof

Besides the traditional roast option, the Coral Island food offering includes:

• The Buccaneer Bar & Restaurant — the venue for the carvery and family favourites. 

• Coral Harbour Kitchen & Bar — a pirate‑themed street food hall with dishes from around the world: burgers, Asian dishes, pasta, hot dogs, more. 

• Captain Jack’s Bar & Grill — a grill menu with ribs, burgers, hot dogs, steaks. 

• Big Fish Trading Co. and Traditional Chippy — for award winning fish & chips (with sit‑in options). 

• Prom Chippy — seaside take‑away fish & chips right on the Promenade. 

This variety means that if some in your party don’t fancy roast, they can opt for fish, a burger, or an Asian-inspired dish — all without leaving the Coral Island complex.

4. Kids Eat Free — all day, every day

One of Coral Island’s biggest draws for families is its Kids Eat Free offer. There’s no voucher needed — you just look for the yellow “Kids Eat Free” stamp in the participating restaurants. The carvery on a Sunday in The Buccaneer Bar is included in this deal. 

Here are the key details:

• One free under-10s meal per one paid adult meal

• Unlimited redemptions — you can use it at breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

• Participating restaurants: The Buccaneer (including carvery), Coral Harbour, the fish & chip outlets (Big Fish / Traditional Chippy), and Captain Jack’s. 

• The only conditions: one free meal per paid adult, and the child must be present. 

That means a family of four (two adults, two children under 10) can get two free kids’ meals and a family of 4 can eat at the Carvery for £28.50— a huge saving and a genuine plus for family budgets.

5. Value + reputation

TripAdvisor reviewers frequently praise the Buccaneer and Coral Harbour venues for friendly service, generous portions, and solid value, especially with the Kids Eat Free offer. Insider Blackpool calls The Buccaneer Sunday roast “the number 1 best Sunday dinner in town,” praising the three‑meat option and full roast experience. 

Sample Visitor Experience: A Sunday Roast Day Out

Imagine it’s a sunny Sunday on the Promenade. You and your family stroll past the sea breeze and arrive at Coral Island. No need to run ahead to reserve — just walk in.

Inside The Buccaneer, you take your seats aboard the pirate‑ship themed décor. The carvery is already in full swing — you help yourself to roast beef, turkey, ham, and gravitate towards the hot trays of roast potatoes, carrots, greens, stuffing, and giant Yorkshire puddings. The sauces and gravies are poured liberally, ensuring every bite is juicy and flavourful.

Your children glance at the menu, delighted to find their favourite options spelled out in the kids’ section. Because of the Kids Eat Free policy, their meals come at no extra cost (one per adult). They might opt for chicken nuggets & chips or fish fingers & peas — standard fare, but made better by the context of the roast day.

Meanwhile, someone in the group wants something different — perhaps a burger, or a plate of Asian noodles. They wander over to Coral Harbour and place their order there, returning to the same seating area. That flexibility ensures no one feels boxed in.

Dessert follows — maybe an ice cream, a slice of cake, or something sweet from the Dessert Island counter. You roll out of the building, full and satisfied, and continue your seaside walk.

Why It Truly Stands Out

• Exclusivity on the Promenade: You won’t find another full carvery right on Blackpool’s seafront like this.

• Comprehensive menu selection: Roast meats and choice for non‑roast eaters under one roof.

• Family‑friendly pricing: Kids Eat Free is rare among comparable venues — especially with daily unlimited use.

• High standards & consistency: Mixed menus, strong reviews, good hygiene ratings — they don’t rest on their laurels.

So if your next seaside day calls for a roast dinner with a view (and excellent value for kids), Coral Island on Blackpool Promenade is the place to anchor.