Perfect pubs and bars in Southport for beer lovers

Where to find cask ale and craft beer in Southport town centre.

Southport is fast becoming a haven for beer enthusiasts.

Fans of traditional cask ales and modern craft beers have a plentiful choice of pubs and bars that offer a variety of changing options.

In this guide, we’ll take you through the top spots to sip, savour, and socialize in Southport.

The Masons Arms

People often say the Masons Arms is a hidden gem.  In reality, the secret is well and truly out, and on any given day of the week you will find this cosy, traditional pub bustling with activity.

Six well-kept cask ales change regularly, featuring Robinsons classics and some lesser-know brews. Nine keg beers feature mostly traditional offerings, but some changing craft beers do feature too.

Treat yourself to a pint, grab a spot by the fire and lose a Tuesday afternoon.

Make sure to try : Titanic Plum Porter

Tap and Bottles

Nestled between Chapel Street and Lord Street, underneath the newly renovated canopies of Cambridge Arcade, you will find Tap and Bottles serving an ever-changing selection of four cask ales from a variety of the UK’s best beermakers.

This is the place for the weird and wonderful.  Nineteen keg lines showcase decadent strong stouts, fruity sours, and IPA’s from breweries such The Kernel, Rivington and Vault City.

Make sure to also check out the fridges, as the Tap also offers an extensive range of cans and bottles to drink in or take away.

Make sure to try : A decadent imperial stout or fruity sour.

The Guest House

‘The Guesty’ is a Southport institution and a cask ale destination.

A beautiful Edwardian pub with bucketloads of charm and plenty of options for beer lovers.  “We sell beer & damn fine beer at that!” they say.

An expert selection of nine rotating cask ales guarantees something for everyone.  Classics such as Timothy Taylors and Old Peculiar sit alongside local wares, as well as beers from a choice of UK micro-breweries.

Make sure to try : Southport Brewery Dark Night Mild (when avaialble).

The Windmill

A traditional community pub with 3-5 changing cask ales often featuring beers from Bowland, Osset, Salopian and Lancaster.

Landlords Neil and Tom are serious about their real ale and their line-up of beers is Cask Marque accredited.

Their ever-changing real ales are cask marque accredited, so you'll always be guaranteed quality whatever the selection.

Sinclair's

This Northern Quarter bar offers up to four changing cask ales, often featuring beers from Bowland Brewery.

Sir Henry Seagrave (JD Wetherspoon)

A selection of twelve guest ales are offer at Southport's only Wetherspoons pub.

The Southport Coaster

Two changing cask ales are on offer at this busy Lord Street Pub.

The Cheshire Lines

A historic pub with three real ales, often including Timothy Taylor's Landlord.

The Bold Hotel

The busy bar at The Bold Hotel has two changing cask beers on offer.

Punch Tarmey's

You'll find two cask ales on the bar at this lively Northern Quarter venue, including beers from Bowness and Neptune.

The Lakeside Inn

The quaint pub on the Marine lake stocks two real ales (three in summer).  Expect to see beers from Moorhouses Brewery as a regular occurrence.

Southport Tavern

This friendly pub offers 1-2 cask pumps featuring beers from Southport Brewery.

Coopers Bar

The Northern Quarter bar, famous for it's live music, has 1-2 changing real ales.

The Hoghton Arms

The newly refurbished pub, close to Southport train station, offers 1-2 cask ales.

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