The Adelphi, Post Office Hotel and Trend Shawarma Restaurant

The original Adelphi Hotel in Blackpool, located on Church Street, was built in 1835 by Esau Carter, believed to be Blackpool’s first postman. The hotel was later rebuilt by Catterall & Swarbrick, local brewers, in 1923, and featured a white tiled exterior, some of which can still be seen in Adelphi Street. A blue plaque on Church Street commemorates the hotel’s history and the story of Esau Carter, according to the Open Plaques website.

In 2025, the building became the Trend Shawarma Restaurant. From sizzling shawarmas to freshly grilled meats, colourful mezes and traditional desserts, The restaurant offers an authentic taste of Turkey with a modern twist. Not only is this exciting news for food lovers, but it’s also a positive boost for the local economy. With Blackpool’s cosmopolitan vibe growing stronger than ever, no doubt the town will be welcoming another international cuisine to the mix in the town centre.

If you look at the comparison images below, you can see how much of the original building’s grandeur still remains.