Recommended Restaurants in Southport
Art & Culture at The Atkinson
The real jewel of Southport has to be The Atkinson. It’s a museum, art gallery, library and theatre. If you’re familiar with places like Bury Met, it’s a similar kind of vibe. The Atkinson also a lovely café on the ground floor called A Great Little Place, a great place for a coffee and a delicious slice of cake.
Visit Birkdale Village
Birkdale is a lovely little village, just a five minute drive from Southport town centre, and it’s on the Southport to Liverpool train line so very easy to get to. It’s home to several restaurants and bars as well as a number of independent retailers, including Birkdale Cheese Co and Bistrot Vérité, which is a local go-to for food and cocktails.
Wander down Lord Street
Lord Street is a traditional victorian boulevard, with an original cast iron canopy along one side and ornate gardens along the other.