What were the bars and pubs like?
Beachcomber BarEach camp featured a wide selection of different bars and entertainment venues, each with its own unique atmosphere. Probably the most famous were the Beachcomber Bars which started appearing at all the camps during the early 1960s. The layout was based around a Hawaiian beach scene with waterfalls and bridges and a “volcano” which erupted once an hour. Others included the Crazy Horse Saloon (complete with Wild West paraphernalia), the Pig & Whistle (with its famous revolving bar), the Regency and the French. In fact the French Bar at Filey was once the longest in the UK (nearly 200 feet) and required around 70 staff to operate. Although different from the past, Butlins still have a good selection of different themed pubs and bars.
