Blackburn’s first Caribbean restaurant
Big flavour,real Caribbeanby the canal
Home-cooked jerk, curries and rice and peas, rum-led cocktails and music — served at Eanam Wharf for more than 15 years.
- Blackburn's first Caribbean restaurant
- 15+ years at Eanam Wharf
- Home-cooked, made to order
- Canalside terrace and cocktail bar
Straight from the kitchen
Popular dishes
Proper Caribbean favourites, cooked by Dave and the Calypso team.
Independent since day one
More than 15 years of Caribbean cooking in Blackburn
Calypso was the town’s first Caribbean restaurant and still does things the same way: everything home-cooked, seasoned properly, and served with music playing and the canal just outside the door.
Read our story- Blackburn's first Caribbean restaurant
- Canalside at Eanam Wharf
- Home-cooked, made to order
- Rum-led cocktail bar
- Live music and reggae nights
- Indoor and terrace seating
- Family friendly welcome
- Moor up from the canal
Owner and chef
Meet Dave, the heart behind Calypso
Dave is a chef first and foremost. Cooking is what he has spent his life doing, and Calypso brings that experience together with proper food, music and a warm welcome.
We will be sharing more of Dave’s story soon, including his years in the kitchen and the journey behind Calypso.
Read our storyEanam Wharf
A little Caribbean warmth on Blackburn’s canal
Waterside tables, cocktails in the sun, reggae drifting across the wharf and boats passing on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
What's on
Events and entertainment
Nights are being lined up
Reggae nights, DJs and live music land here as soon as dates are confirmed. Book a table in the meantime — the sound system is always on.
Good food. Good vibes. Great people.
Calypso has welcomed Blackburn diners, families, friends and canal visitors for more than 15 years. Genuine guest reviews will be featured here soon.
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