Perfect pubs and bars in Southport for beer lovers

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

In this blog we explore the best bars and pubs for real ale drinkers in Southport; a town that 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've highlight venues included in CAMRA's esteemed Good Beer Guide, as well as a selection of historic pubs, award-winning venues, and specialist beer bars.

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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.

Often on the bar : Southport Brewery beers, especially the delicious Dark Night Mild

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 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 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.

Often on the bar : Ossett White Rat and Cumbrian Ales Loweswater Gold

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.

Often on the bar : Lancaster Brewery beers

Sir Henry Seagrave (JD Wetherspoon)

Go to any city or town and you're likely to find at least one Wetherspoon pub, but Southport's Sir Henry Segrave is a particular highlight.

A selection of twelve guest ales are always on offer and regular beer festivals take place throughout the year.

The venue, named after the famous land-speed record breaker Sir Henry Segrave, is celebrating it's 30th birthday in 2025.

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