Southport Artisan Market
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Independent businesses near Southport worth knowing about before or after the event.
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The vibrant food and drink hall at the heart of Southport's Market Quarter, housed in a beautifully restored building themed around the town's fairground and seaside heritage. Eight independent food vendors offer everything from American brunch bagels to Korean street food, alongside a central bar, live entertainment and a games room. Dog-friendly and open Wednesday to Sunday — worth exploring before or after the artisan market outside.
“First time visit to Southport Market, and we weren't disappointed. We went to Brunch n' Bagel, American style grub made to order. I had The Buffalo One bagel and a side of Tater Tots, my Mum had The American style pancakes (Which she couldn't finish!). At £22.50 between two, it was pretty good v...”
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A chef-led Asian fusion restaurant on Princes Street serving an ambitious menu of wagyu chateaubriand, black miso cod, chilli beef and creative small plates. Owner-chef Paulo is the heart of the experience — passionate, personal and relentless about quality. Evening only from 6pm, seven days. A genuine hidden gem.
“Incredibly fresh and delicious food, the best I’ve ever tried! The Wagyu Chateaubriand, Seafood extravaganza, the black miso cod and the chilli beef were absolutely exceptional mains. The starters were also to die for as-well! I would 100% come here again, it’s on the pricier side but it’s ...”
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A much-loved craft beer bar tucked into Cambridge Walks, right in the market quarter. Tap & Bottles stocks an excellent rotating selection of cask ales, keg beers and canned craft across a cosy, front-room atmosphere that keeps locals and visitors coming back. One of Southport's best spots for a proper beer. Open seven days from noon.
“Small, often busy, and with an excellent selection of real ales. Absolutely nothing to find fault with here.”
Photo: Corridor Bar & Eatery
A characterful independent bar on Lord Street playing Northern Soul and Motown vinyl on Saturdays, serving Sunday roasts and small plates throughout the week. Praised by visitors for its intimate atmosphere, attentive staff and genuinely good food. Opens Thursday to Sunday.
“Sunday roast look like this in The Corridor Bar & Eatery !!!! Wow, what an absolute stunningly delicious roast! We have just come after Prom Show in Grand just opposite very hungry😋😋😋 Everything cooked to perfection. All locally sourced too. Could not fault a single thing. Literally was...”
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A gem of a record shop on Wesley Street specialising in 70s rock, with a strong singles section and CD wall alongside the main album stock. Owner Paul is a genuine music enthusiast who offers freshly ground coffee to browsers and regularly knocks something off the basket total. A proper independent record shop experience. Open Wednesday to Saturday.
“Only just discovered this hidden gem. What a fabulous selection to choose from. Being an old geezer I'm always looking for a bargain and the £2 bins are great fun to rummage through. Plenty for the serious collectors too. Can't wait for my next visit! 10/10”
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A friendly, independent bar and grill on Lord Street with a loyal following for its food, affordable drinks and genuine community atmosphere. The kind of welcoming local that Southport's high street does well — good breakfasts, solid pub quiz and honest hospitality throughout the week.
“Absolutely brilliant afternoon. Owners are welcoming, professional & attentive. The drinks & food were great & not expensive. The kind of old school local atmosphere missing from do many places. Recommended. Definitely my new favourite place to go ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
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Places to go, see and play
Photo: Southport Contemporary Arts
A small independent gallery on Eastbank Street showing regularly changing exhibitions of original artwork by local and regional artists. Most pieces are affordably priced and the gallery is worth a visit whenever a new show is on. Open Tuesday to Friday and Saturday — a short walk from the market.
“Great art, exhibitions are changed regularly. Most pieces are very affordable for the quality or works shown. Always call in when they have a new exhibition and often buy something, but I am rapidly running out of wall space.”
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A well-loved community theatre on Hoghton Street with a busy year-round programme of plays, musicals and pantomimes. Highly praised for the quality and ambition of productions, the welcoming atmosphere and the remarkably affordable ticket prices. A genuine local cultural institution that has been staging shows in Southport for generations.
“Lovely small theatre with amateur dramatic shows. We went to the panto which was really well done. The show was brilliant and the actors did so well. The drinks were bought were extremely cheap, £3.50 for 2 bottles of water and a coffee. We have been looking at what other shows are coming up and...”
Photo: Southport Model Railway Village
A wonderfully detailed model village on the Promenade, open on Saturdays and Sundays — making it a natural companion to a market visit. Visitors are handed a paper quiz trail on arrival to spot hidden details throughout the miniature landscape. There is a small café on site and plenty of benches for picnics. A genuinely charming and unhurried day out for all ages.
“We'd never visited before, so on a sunny Sunday, we decided to pop along and see what was what. We took a picnic along (as suggested on the website) and paid our entrance free. We were handed a paper quiz and pencil, which we thoroughly enjoyed completing as we walked around the attraction. The e...”
Places to eat, drink and party
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A well-regarded Italian chain restaurant on Lord Street in a prominent corner building, serving pasta, pizza, risotto and Italian classics from early lunch through to late evening. Reliable, friendly service and a comfortable setting make it a practical choice for a post-market dinner. Open seven days from 11:30am.
“Always enjoy going out to Prezzo, lovely food and nice building. Luckily they were not too busy when we went as the young lady serving was on her own doing everything so big credit to her as she was rushed off her feet but it didn't cause a delay with anything, forgot her name so sorry about that...”
Photo: Little Gourmet
A family-run bistro on Lord Street open most days, serving freshly cooked breakfasts, jacket potatoes, lasagne and a regularly changing specials board. Warm, welcoming and consistently praised for quality ingredients and excellent value.
“Visited Southport and came across Little Gourmet. I had an amazing carrot cake and a hot apple pie both were 10 10. Then I had a hotchocolate which was so good. I would fully recommend visiting here. The service was 5 star would definitely visit again”
Photo: The Grand, Southport
A striking independent venue on Lord Street operated by Mikhail Hotel & Leisure, offering afternoon tea, a full restaurant menu, cocktail bar and regular live music. A proper Southport institution — the rooftop sky bar and terrace are a newer addition, making it one of the most complete evening destinations on Lord Street. Open Thursday to Sunday.
“Booked as a surprise for my wife's 50th. First time here & very impressed by the ambience. A very classy environment, sadly not reflected by other scruffy customers that visited, but this appears to be the norm of the day! People dressed up to come to Southport, not any more! Anyway, the service ...”
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