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Information contained in this guide is produced in good faith and is correct at the time of going to press.Sefton MBC accepts no liability for inaccuracies or subsequent changes by establishments. The businesses andorganisations listed in this guide are not intended as an exhaustive list and are intended to be indicative only.Sefton MBC does not include those named by recommendation or otherwise and their inclusion or omissionshould not be taken as an endorsement by the council as to the services offered by them.

Design and artwork: Jennings Campbell Bibby

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Best of BritishForge Brasserie 5Knightsbridge Restaurant 6Marine Brasserie 7Nostalgia Tea Rooms 8Pudding & Pie 9Tree Tops Country House Restaurant 10Tyndall’s & Lansdowne Bar 11

A Taste of EuropeAuberge Brasserie 12Bistrot Vérité 13Claudes of Churchtown 14Cloisters Dining Rooms 15Fifty One The Promenade 16Gusto Trattoria 17Lords Café Bar 18Nando’s 19Pavilion Restaurant 20Pizzeria Mamma Mia 21Salvatore’s Ristorante 22The Barking Frog 23The Dining Rooms 24The Wine Cellar 25Volare 26

Around the WorldAlamir Lebanese Bistro 27Kasturi Indian Cuisine 28Lal Qila 29Lings on Kings 30-V- Café & Sushi Bar 31Warehouse Kitchen & Bar 32

In my fourth year as Chair of the Southport

Restaurateurs Association, I’m proud to present our

sixth Southport Eating Out Guide.The Association

continues to grow from strength to strength and the

demand for our guide is now bigger and better than

ever!

You’ll find 28 restaurants inside the guide, all of

which believe in offering the ultimate dining

experience: delicious local produce, comfortable

surroundings to dine in and the best of customer

service. And not only can you rely on Association

members for quality but choice too. As always the guide

is split into our three easy to read sections, Best of British,

A Taste of Europe and Around the World. So whether

you seek something with a traditional local flavour or

maybe something more exotic, you’ll find it all here.

We look forward to seeing you soon!.

Dave Rimmer Chair • Southport Restaurateurs Association

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Forge BrasserieQueen Anne Street, Southport, PR8 1EHTelephone: 01704 500522Website: www.forgebrasserie.co.uk

The Forge Brasserie is on Queen Anne Street, close

to the town centre. The bar is in a light airy courtyard where

you can choose your fresh fish from the glass display case

and then watch the chefs prepare and cook in the open

kitchen. Our reputation is built on delivering the finest steaks

and the freshest seafood to our customers with quality

service in a relaxed, informal and friendly atmosphere.

Seating is available on two floors with a capacity of 98.

OpenMonday-Friday: 11.45am–2.15pm & 5.15pm–10.15pmSaturday: 11.45am–2.15pm & 6pm–10.15pmSunday: ClosedYour Host: Clint OliverPrice Range:

Two course lunch from £8.95Early evening two course meal £11.95À la carte main courses from £10.95Every Tuesday a variety of steak dishes are reduced in price.Every Thursday a variety of fish dishes are reduced in price.

Map ref:1

Cuisine: Modern English

key to symbolsTo help make your dining decision even easier, the

following symbols have been used throughout the guide.

Just look at the bottom of each restaurant’s page and the

relevant symbols for their establishment are shown.

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Marine BrasserieRamada Plaza Southport,The Promenade,Southport,PR9 0DZTelephone: 01704 516220Email: [email protected]: www.ramadaplazasouthport.co.uk

Enjoy first class food and friendly, relaxed service in our

Marine Brasserie restaurant, which is renowned for being

one of the finest restaurants in Southport. The Marine

Brasserie menu offers a wide range of delicious dishes from

snacks to main meals and all of our food is reasonably priced.

Why not come along and try an afternoon tea in our spacious

lounge or in the summer months on our terrace overlooking

the lake.

OpenMonday – Saturday: 12pm – 2.30pm and 6pm – 10pmSunday: 1pm – 5pm and 6pm – 9pmYour Host: Martin GodfreyPrice Range:

Starters from £4Main courses from £9.95Light bites from £4.95

Map ref:3

Cuisine: Modern English

The Knightsbridge Restaurant is situated on the first floor

of the Scarisbrick Hotel, overlooking Lord Street and the

Princess Diana Gardens.The Knightsbridge offers a tranquil

and friendly atmosphere in a traditional style.The menu and

food presentation, created by the restaurant’s chefs have very

much a modern theme. Our two most popular events are the

Saturday Dine & Dance when the chef produces a four course

menu.There’s music too; dance to hits from the 70s and 80s

provided by our resident host and DJ, Steve Gemini, be sure

to ask for dates.The Sunday Roast Joint Carvery proves its

popularity as it enters its 27th year. Choose from a great

selection for all three courses, produced in the Hotel’s

extensive kitchens and available all day Sunday.

OpenMonday –Thursday: 6pm – 8.30pmFriday & Saturday: 6.30pm – 9.30pmSunday: 12pm – 8.30pmYour Host: Andrew Ball

Price Range:

Two courses incl. a bottle of wine for two people: £27.50 (Monday to Friday)Saturday Dine and Dance: £20Sunday Carvery: One course: £7.95 Three courses: £11.95

Map ref:2

Cuisine: Traditional English

Knightsbridge RestaurantScarisbrick Hotel, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1NZTelephone: 01704 543000Website: www.scarisbrickhotel.com Email: [email protected]

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Pudding & Pie39 Wayfarers Arcade, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1NTTelephone: 01704 543943

Pudding & Pie is the ideal place to visit if you're looking for

home comforts and traditional British dishes.

All our tasty meals are freshly prepared in our kitchen, using

local suppliers produce as much as possible.

All dishes are home-made and include favourites from

childhood such as Nan's Recipe Bacon Bone Soup, fish finger

sandwich, steak and ale pie and Lancashire hot pot.

There's plenty to tempt those with sweeter taste buds too;

bread & butter pudding, eccles cakes, apple crumble and

much more besides (homemade, of course!).

Why not while away the afternoon with a nice bottle of

wine and simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the

Wayfarers Arcade.

Pudding & Pie has a comfortable and homely atmosphere

with excellent service and is a great spot for a bite to eat in

the day time.

OpenMonday – Saturday: 9.30am – 5pmSunday: 10am – 5pm

Your Host: AndreaPrice Range:

£1.50 – £7.50

Map ref:5

Cuisine: Traditional English

Nostalgia Tea Rooms215-217 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1PFTelephone: 01704 501294Email: [email protected]

The multi-award winning Nostalgia Tea Rooms is situated

on the first floor, above the Early Learning Centre. Come up

and enjoy a genuinely warm welcome, relaxed and informal

ambience and superb waitress service.

Listen to the music of yesteryear as you select from the

varied menu and specials board offering home cooked

delights, from soup snacks to cream teas, light bites and

main meals, tempting desserts and an array of beverages.

All produce used is fresh and sourced locally.

We're worth the climb every time.

Ask about our second floor Function Room.

Nostalgia's quality and hospitality has been recognised

and rewarded in past Southport Ambassador Awards

and by the Southport Food Festival, winning

'Best Tea Room in Southport' title.

OpenMonday – Saturday: 9.30am – 4.30pmSunday and Bank Holidays: 10am – 4.30pmYour Hosts: David Henaghan, Lynn Rooney and Vicki SuttonPrice Range:

Cream teas from £3.75 Soup snack £4.45 Tea snack £5.95Variety of meals from £5.50Desserts from £2.50

Map ref:4

Cuisine: Traditional English

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Tyndall’s & Lansdowne Bar23 Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 0NSTelephone: 01704 500002Website: www.tyndalls.co.uk

Tyndall’s restaurant is a converted Victorian townhouse

in the centre of Southport, opposite the Little Theatre.

The atmosphere is informal and friendly with elegant

dining rooms upstairs and a separate bar area downstairs

for pre-dinner drinks or coffee.There are set meals available

and also gourmet dishes offering home prepared and

cooked food.

With over 30 years of experience, the Tyndall family have

newly opened the Lansdowne Bar, a sophisticated food

and wine bar behind the restaurant with the entrance on

Anchor Street.

The bar offers soup, sandwiches, meat and seafood platters,

salads, paella, steaks and much more.

OpenMonday: ClosedTuesday – Saturday:Lansdowne Bar food & drink: 12pm – 1.30pm and 5pm – 12amTyndalls: 6.30pm – bookings taken until 9pmSunday: ClosedYour Hosts: JM & N TyndallPrice Range:

Set menus, two courses from £11.95Gourmet starters from £4.75 - £7.95Gourmet mains from £12.95 - £19.95Special offers available daily.

Map ref:7

Cuisine: Traditional English

Tree Tops Country House Restaurant is unique in the area.

It has a wonderful reputation for its cuisine and for using the

finest local products. It is situated amongst five acres of

wooded grounds and therefore no parking problems.

During the good weather, dining can be enjoyed on the

sun-bathed terrace where snacks, à la carte and table d’hote

dishes are on offer. If required, Tree Tops can cater for special

parties of 25-250 in the restaurant, conservatory or marquee,

which are also licensed for civil weddings and partnerships.

Tree Tops is privately owned, with accommodation on site,

we look forward to welcoming you.

OpenMonday – Saturday: 12pm – 2.30pm and 6pm – 9.30pmSunday: 12pm – 3pm and 6pm – 9pmYour Host: Mo RabeePrice Range:

Sunday lunch: two courses: £12.95, three courses: £16.95.Children under 12 half price.Enquire about special offers.

Map ref:6

Cuisine: Modern English

Tree Tops Country House RestaurantSouthport Old Road, Formby, L37 0ABTelephone: 01704 572430Website: www.treetopsformby.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

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Bistrot Vérité, owned and run by acclaimed chef Marc Vérité,

has gone from strength to strength since its opening in 2009.

Recently the restaurant has been awarded an AA rosette and

is featured in the 'Which Good Food Guide' for the second

year running. After many successful years and stints in France

and Belgium, Marc has realised a lifelong ambition with this

venture and it’s very much a family affair with wife Michaela

running front-of-house and dad Claude helping out with

patisserie. It’s deliberately modelled on a rustic French bistro

with simple and laid-back styling and a daily-changing menu

based firmly upon fresh local produce. Starters might include

Mussels Marinière or Baked Camembert with caramelised

apples and pistachio nuts; typical mains include classic dishes

such as Chateaubriand for two with Bearnaise sauce and

grilled venison haunch steak rubbed with juniper berries and

garlic. Bistrot Vérite is open for lunch and dinner,Tuesday to

Saturday.

OpenMonday: ClosedTuesday – Saturday: 12pm – 1.30pm and 5.30pm onwardsSunday: ClosedYour Host: Michaela VéritéPrice Range:

Starters from £4Lunch menu starts at £4Main courses from £7.95

Map ref:9

Cuisine: French

Bistrot Vérité 7 Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4ARTelephone: 01704 564199

Auberge Brasserie1b – 3 Seabank Road, Southport, PR9 0EWTelephone: 01704 530671Website: www.auberge-brasserie.com Email: [email protected]

The Auberge Brasserie serves modern French and English

cuisine, using only the finest local produce.We pride ourselves

on the quality of all our food from the bread to the ice cream,

as everything is made on the premises. Now in its 18th year,

the Auberge has undergone three extensions, reflecting its

popularity and ability to move with the times. Large antique

French mirrors, paintings and crystal chandeliers add touches

of opulence to a modern décor. Like the cuisine, the ambience

is a fusion of traditional favourites and more modern trends.

The Auberge prides itself on offering a more personal level of

service. Our large base of regular customers bear testament to

this, hence 18 successful years and a multitude of happy

customers who return again and again. Auberge now has a

sister business next to the brasserie;‘Sacrebleu’ Bar and Coffee

Lounge, open all day, everyday. It serves fine coffees and a

comprehensive range of wine, beers, spirits and cocktails and

champagnes, with happy hours 4pm – 7pm Sunday to Friday.

OpenMonday – Friday: 12pm – 2.30pm and 5.30pm – 10.30pmSaturday & Sunday: 12pm – 10.30pm (last orders)Your Host: Linda BurnsidePrice Range:

Two course lunch: £9.50 two course dinner: £13.95, three courses: £16.95Sunday lunch three courses: £12.95, children: £4.95À la carte mains: £12.95 - £21.95

Map ref:8

Cuisine: Modern English & French

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Claudes of Churchtown98 Botanic Road, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 7NETelephone: 01704 228334Website: www.claudesofchurchtown.co.uk

Claudes of Churchtown is a quaint and atmospheric

restaurant which is situated in the heart of Churchtown

village. Claudes is chef owned and operated and offers

outstanding value whilst using only the freshest produce

in its delicious dishes.

There’s a bakery shop downstairs too, selling freshly baked

bread, filled barms, savoury pies and delicious homemade

cakes and pastries.

OpenMonday: 10am – 3.30pmTuesday – Saturday: 10am – 3.30pm and 6.30pm – 9pmSunday: ClosedYour Host: Louise JamesPrice Range:

Two course lunch from: £8Three course dinner from: £15

Map ref:10

Cuisine: International

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Cloisters Dining RoomsBank Passage, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1NZTelephone: 01704 535153Website: www.cloistersrestaurant.com

Cloisters Dining Rooms, adjacent to the Scarisbrick Hotel, is

housed in what were the hotel’s original stables.The hotel

was developed as a true coaching inn in the latter part of the

19th century.The chef has taken great care to develop food

that is freshly prepared each day to ensure quality and flavour.

The dishes are designed to be healthy and light, reducing fat

content and offering subtle flavours.The main focus of the

menu is chargrilled food, cooked over hot coals, thus creating

a distinct flavour, taste and aroma. Our menus are changed

regularly to reflect the season and availability of local produce

plus there are always a number of special dishes available for

both lunch and dinner.

The highlight of the week is our Sunday lunch, where local

Lancashire lamb is cooked to perfection and served with a

selection of vegetables.

OpenMonday – Thursday: 12pm – 2.15pm and 5.30pm – 9.30pmFriday & Saturday: 12pm – 2.15pm and 5.30pm – 10pmSunday: 1pm – 8pmYour Host: Angelina SwainPrice Range:

Lunch specials: £7.95 early doors (two courses): £10.95Sunday two courses: £11.95À la carte beat the week, Monday-Friday two courses: £16.95

Map ref:11

Cuisine: Mediterranean

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Gusto Trattoria, which is situated on Lord Street, offers

modern style Italian cuisine in a contemporary, relaxed

atmosphere. The food is freshly prepared with quality

ingredients and is ideal for those wanting a light lunch or

evening meal in a casual and comfortable setting.

This exclusive restaurant offers a creative menu, which

includes various salads, appetisers, pasta, pizza, fish and meat

as well as a range of special dishes that vary day by day.

The wine list offers a comprehensive choice of quality wines.

Our staff are friendly and welcoming and will provide you

with excellent service.

OpenMonday: ClosedTuesday – Sunday: 12pm – 10pmYour Hosts: G. Lamola and D. ManouhPrice Range:

À la carte two courses £13 – £18

Map ref:13

Cuisine: Italian

Gusto Trattoria58-62 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1QBTelephone: 01704 544255Website: www.gustotrattoria.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

Fifty One The Promenade51 The Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DX Telephone: 01704 510051Website: www.thepromenade.co.uk

Fifty One The Promenade is directly opposite Southport’s

Ramada Plaza hotel and the Southport Theatre and

Convention Centre. It’s also the Promenade’s only seafood and

fish restaurant.The restaurant has a beautiful terrace that is

perfect for relaxing in the summer with plates of delicious

Italian paninis and tapas and a refreshing cold beer or cocktail.

The restaurant’s menu includes top quality fresh wild fish and

local seasonal vegetables, complemented by a professionally

selected wine list.

Non fish-eaters will be impressed by the choice of pasta and

free range meat dishes – all sourced from local suppliers.

Fifty One The Promenade’s surroundings are bright, modern

and relaxed and are the perfect place to indulge in truly

great food.

OpenMonday – Friday: 5.30pm – 10.30pmSaturday: 1pm – 10.30pmSunday: 1pm – 9pmOpening times subject to change during the winter months

Price Range:

À la carte from £9.95 table d'hôte available from £9.95Menus and prices can be tailored to suit your particular occasion.Prices subject to season.

Map ref:12

Cuisine: Italian

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Nando’sOcean Plaza, Marine Drive, Southport, PR8 1SBTelephone: 01704 537315Website: www.nandos.co.uk

At Nando’s we sell the best tasting Portuguese chicken

in the world in an informal friendly atmosphere, which

is ideal for families and parties.You will experience our

traditional hospitality, warmth and fun.Your senses will be fired

with the unique products and tastes of Portugal, all prepared

with pride and passion. Here you will be touched by the magic

that is the Nando’s way.

OpenMonday – Thursday: 11.30am – 10pmFriday – Sunday: 11.30am – 11pmYour Host: Matthew Brownrigg

Price Range:

From £5.10 for a main course

Map ref:15

Cuisine: Portuguese

1918

Lords Café Bar won no less than three prestigious hospitality

awards in 2009.We have built a reputation by providing our

customers with something a little different … a continental

style café bar situated at the north end of Lord Street offering

a unique experience.We are proud to offer the finest quality

continental coffee served in a relaxed atmosphere, with

comfortable leather sofas and a stylish interior in which you

can unwind, discuss business or just catch up with friends

.Alternatively you can choose to sit outside and soak up the

atmosphere of Southport’s premier street whilst sipping a

glass of wine.We offer a wide choice of food including paninis,

wraps, homemade soups, salads and sharing platters all freshly

prepared to order using only the finest ingredients.The

continental feel extends into the evening with frequent

events featuring live music and entertainment complemented

by an extensive range of continental beers, wines and spirits.

OpenMonday – Friday: 9.30am – 4.30pmSaturday: 9.30am – 5pmSunday: 10am – 4.30pm Your Host: Fred Burnell

Price Range:

From £1.55 - £7.95

Map ref:14

Cuisine: Continental

Lords Café Bar659 Lord Street, Southport, PR9 0AWTelephone: 01704 543814Website: www.lordscafebar.co.uk Email: [email protected]

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Pavilion Restaurant is situated on Coronation Walk just

100 yards from Lord Street. It is part of the renowned

Royal Clifton Hotel and has recently been beautifully

refurbished to a stylish modern standard.

The menu created by the award winning chef Craig O’Brien

is a fine combination of English and Continental dishes.

All dishes are freshly prepared using locally grown and

sourced ingredients, chosen for flavour and quality.

Each evening the menu is enhanced with several specials

based on seasonal produce and market availability.

All dishes are complemented with a varied wine selection

ranging from new world fine wines to vintage wines from

France and Italy.

The Restaurant offers a wide range of additional facilities

including private dining room and pre drinks lounge,

as well as regular live jazz and other musical entertainment.

Our dedicated staff look forward to welcoming you and to

provide memorable food combined with excellent service.

Call anytime to make a reservation.

OpenMonday – Saturday: 6.30pm – 9.30pmSunday: 6.30pm – 9pmYour Host: Keith Kielty

Price Range:

Evening meal main courses from £9.95Sunday lunch from £6.50

Map ref:16

Cuisine: Modern English & Continental

Pavilion RestaurantThe Royal Clifton Hotel & Spa,The Promenade, Southport, PR81RB

Telephone: 01704 533771Website: www.royalclifton.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

Pizzeria Mamma Mia is a well established Italian

restaurant/pizzeria.We incorporate an authentic

Italian cuisine with a Sardinian twist, in a friendly,

relaxed atmosphere.

OpenMonday – Friday: 12pm – 2pm and 5.30pm – 11pmSaturday: 12pm – 11pmSunday: 12pm – 10pm Your Hosts: Mario, Rebecca and Giovanni

Price Range:

£10 – £20 per head

Map ref:17

Cuisine: Italian

Pizzeria Mamma Mia120 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1AA Telephone: 01704 540259 Email: [email protected]

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The Barking Frog137-141 Manchester Road, Southport, PR9 9BDTelephone: 01704 545132Website: www.thebarkingfrogrestaurant.co.uk

The Barking Frog offers authentic International &

Mediterranean food and surroundings with al fresco

dining on the terrace or luxury seating inside.

You can also enjoy pre or after dinner drinks in the

Moroccan Lounge which has a superb wine list and a

choice of cocktails. Situated on Manchester Road,

within close proximity of Lord Street, the restaurant is

a must visit.

OpenMonday – Saturday: 12pm – 2.30pm & 5.30pm – 11pmSunday: 12pm – 10.30pmYour Host: Robert Baker

Price Range:

Lunchtime special: £5.95, two courses: £9.95, three courses: £11.95Sunday lunch: two courses: £10.95, three courses: £14.95Sunday roast of the day: £8.95Early evening menu (available seven days) 5.30pm–7pm (apart from Friday & Saturday: 5.30pm – 6.30pm)Three course meal includes half litre of house wineChildren’s menu available all week, mains: £3.95, desserts: £1.95Available for private hire – catering for weddings, christenings, funerals and all special occasions.

Map ref:19

Cuisine: International

Located in a prime position on Lord Street, Salvatore’s is a

family run Italian restaurant offering both good food and

service. Owners Salvatore and Suzanne have a close team of

14 staff who create a friendly and professional atmosphere

in this popular eating establishment. There’s monthly

entertainment too such as regular theme nights or

weekend acts. On the table d’hote menu there’s something

for every pocket and the à la carte menu provides for those

special occasions or for customers who just want a real treat.

OpenMonday: Closed (except for in December and Bank Holidays: 12pm – 10pm)Tuesday – Friday: 12pm – 10pmSaturday & Sunday: 12pm – 10.30pmYour Host: Salvatore

Price Range:

Table d’hote starts from: £8.95Lunchtime offers from £5.95

Map ref:18

Cuisine: Italian

Salvatore’s Ristorante519 Lord Street, Southport, PR9 0BBTelephone: 01704 534782Website: www.salvatoresristorante.co.uk Email: [email protected]

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At The Wine Cellar you can enjoy just a relaxing drink or

combine it with our unique dining experience, at any time of

the day or evening.We are situated on Lord Street in the

centre of Southport and offer a wide range of locally sourced

ingredients to produce freshly prepared dishes ranging from

salads, delicious starters, Spanish tapas, steak menu, pasta dishes

and a 'simply seafood' menu. Combine this with our extensive

wine list, cocktail menu, superb atmosphere, affordable prices

and friendly staff and it is no wonder we have a loyal and happy

customer base who return again and again. Our late bar license

allows you to enjoy your evening, along with tapas, that little bit

longer.

Full menu and reservations available on-line at

www.the-wine-cellar.biz.

Also available for private hire.

OpenMonday: ClosedTuesday: 11am – 5pmWednesday: 11am – 11pmThursday – Saturday: 11am – 12amSunday: 4pm – 10pmYour Host: CarlosPrice Range:

Lunchtime specials £4.95Special tapas from £2.70À la carte main courses: £6.95 - £12.95

Map ref:21

Cuisine: Mediterranean & Spanish Tapas

The Wine CellarEastbank Street Square,Lord Street,Southport,PR8 1NYTelephone: 01704 530002Website: www.the-wine-cellar.bizEmail: [email protected]

The Dining Rooms is situated within the Alexandra and

Victoria Hotel, central Promenade. The restaurant is set in a

new conservatory at the rear of the hotel, looking out onto

an attractive walled garden and decking area.

Our food is freshly prepared from local produce using the

finest ingredients, presented in a contemporary style for your

delight and enjoyment. All menus are prepared by our award

winning executive chef, Michael Cartmell. We are also

delighted to provide the finest quality still or sparkling water

in the restaurant. It’s local water, filtered and purified on site

and served in reusable bottles to help reduce our carbon

footprint. This water forms part of our commitment to

reducing our impact on the environment.

See our website for special party nights. Most Saturday

nights there's live music too, where the normal menu price

applies, apart from on party nights where we are pleased to

present a special menu.

OpenMonday: ClosedTuesday – Saturday: 12pm – 2.30pm and 5pm – 9.30pmSunday: 12pm – 5pm (Carvery)Your Hosts: Dave, Helen & Lauren Rimmer

Price Range:

Lunch two course from £5Early bird menu 5pm – 7pm Tuesday – Saturday: £10.95Two course table d’hote: £14.95Sunday two course carvery: £7.95

Map ref:20

Cuisine: Modern English & Continental

The Dining Roomsat the Alexandra and Victoria Hotel,38 The Promenade, Southport, PR8 1QUTelephone: 01704 548549Website: www.rimmerhotels.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

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Alamir Lebanese Bistro was established in 1992 and has

become one of the most reputable restaurants in the area.

The restaurant is popular with visitors, many of whom say they

wish they had their own in their home town! It offers the finest

of traditional Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine – often

commented on by clients and local newspapers.

It is probably the only restaurant of its kind in the region, the

food, quality and taste is consistent as the chef is also the owner

and has been for the last 18 years in this cosy restaurant.

The menu and choice is extensive even on the early bird menu.

There’s also a popular three course Mazza banquet and the

Alamir banquet for diners with big appetites! Lebanese cuisine is

very nutritious, the dishes all comprise of a variety of healthy

ingredients.

Alamir prides itself for its excellent quality, tasty cuisine and

fantastic value and service with a smile plus an atmosphere

that’s truly Middle Eastern.

OpenMonday & Tuesday: ClosedWednesday & Thursday: 6pm – 10pmFriday & Saturday: 6pm – 10.30pmSunday: 5.30pm – 9.30pmYour Host: George ShahatiPrice Range:

Early bird banquet from £11.50 - £12.95Regular price from £13.95 - £15.50The bigger the party the better the value!

Map ref:23

Cuisine: Lebanese & Middle Eastern

Alamir Lebanese Bistro93 Eastbank Street, Southport, PR8 1DGTelephone: 01704 544615Website: www.alamirbistro.comEmail: [email protected]

Volare613 Lord Street, Southport, PR9 0ANTelephone: 01704 546232Website: www.italianrestaurantsouthport.co.uk

Volare is the latest Italian restaurant to open in Southport.

Their idea is to offer authentic Italian cuisine in a relaxed and

simple atmosphere. Hosts Onofrio and Cinzia have moved

from Sicily and have extensive experience in catering.

Onofrio has been working in restaurants all his life and is the

chef/proprietor of the establishment. Cinzia is originally from

Puglia and has managed holiday farms, where she learnt all

the aspects of running a kitchen day-to-day as well as front

of house.

In the kitchen, Jason Maimone cooks and is learning the

family trade. Jason is a talented chef who is keen to ensure

customers leave truly satisfied.

OpenMonday: 12pm – 2.30pm and 5pm – 10pmTuesday: ClosedWednesday – Friday: 12pm – 2.30pm and 5pm – 10pmSaturday: 12pm – 10pmSunday: 12pm – 9pmYour Hosts: Onofrio Maimone & Cinzia Lopalco

Price Range:

£6.95 – £25

Map ref:22

Cuisine: Italian

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At Kasturi we bring authentic Indian cuisine to the heart of

Southport. Our strengths are our experience, creativity and

efficiency. All Kasturi Indian cuisine meals are prepared by

the head chef and our experienced team to ensure that your

meal has the original taste and flavour of Indian food. We do

this by using only the best meats, produce and freshest

vegetables with the highest quality spices.

OpenMonday to Thursday: 5pm – 11.30pmFriday & Saturday: 5pm – 12.30amSunday: 5pm – 11pmYour Host: Mr Suheil

Price Range:

Eat in prices starts from £6.95Take away from £4.75Four course early bird: 5pm – 6.30pm £8.50pp

Map ref:24

Cuisine: Indian

Kasturi Indian Cuisine40 Eastbank Street, Southport, PR8 1ETTelephone: 01704 533102 / 513400Website: www.kasturirestaurant.comEmail: [email protected]

Every now and then a restaurant opens that becomes well

established with locals and visitors alike. Lal Qila is such a

restaurant. Lal Qila was established in 1984 and moved to

Eastbank Street in 2006. We have built up a reputation

for delicious food and excellent service. The setting is

contemporary with ambient lighting, relaxing music and our

restaurant oozes a sophisticated vibe. Good Indian cooking is

wholesome and healthy and that’s what you’ll find at Lal Qila.

Each dish is prepared by our expert chef, so you can enjoy the

flavours of the east. Our menu offers everything you’d expect

from an authentic and innovative Indian restaurant.

Choose from tempting appetisers, chef specialities, interesting

new dishes, vegetarian and fish options plus all the classic

favourites.

All Lal Qila’s meals are freshly prepared using only quality

produce by our chef who has 30 years experience.

OpenMonday to Saturday: 5.30pm – 11pmSunday: 5pm – 10.30pmYour Host: Tony MiahPrice Range:

Sunday (all evening) three course menu: £9.95Mon – Sat early evening (5.30pm – 7.30pm) three course menu: £10.95Mon (all evening) three courses for two people,plus bottle of house wine and coffee: £29.95À la carte menu available all eveningTake away service available (free home delivery on orders over £12)

Map ref:25

Cuisine: Indian

Lal Qila133-135 Eastbank Street, Southport, PR8 1DQTelephone: 01704 530111Website: www.lalqilasouthport.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

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Lings on Kings was the first and original Beijing style

restaurant in the North West of England. Lings on Kings

is a modern Chinese restaurant specialising in Chinese

banquets. The restaurant is on two floors and has a great

atmosphere as well as a singing Chinese hostess, Ling.

We cater for special celebrations with a complimentary

rocket candle dessert and balloons. Lings on Kings also

offers delivery, take away and outside catering to private

parties.

Open Seven days a week: 5pm – 11pmYour Host: Ling Lam

Price Range:

Early evening special banquet (not Saturday): £8.95 (no duck)Early evening special banquet (not Saturday): £10.95 (with duck)Range of 4-6 courses banquets: £10.95 - £17.95À la carte main courses from £6.50 - £17.50

Map ref:26

Cuisine: Chinese

Lings on Kings52 King Street, Southport, PR8 1JXTelephone: 01704 530169Website: www.lingsonkings.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

-V- Café & Sushi BarThe Vincent Hotel, 98 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1JRTelephone: 01704 883800Website: www.thevincenthotel.comEmail: [email protected]

The Café & Sushi Bar at The Vincent Hotelbreaks new ground. Start your day with a continental

breakfast and later on indulge in a light lunch.

Specialising in the finest handmade sandwiches, tasty

soups, freshly blended juices, Asian Sushi & Sashimi,

V Café & Sushi Bar is an experience to savour.

After 6pm it turns into one of Lord Streets top evening

venues, with candles, dimmed lights and great music.

The V Café & Sushi Bar also provides a great range of

Sushi to take away.

OpenSeven days a week: 7am – 11pmYour Host: Norbert Ruhdorfer

Price Range:

A delicious, varied menu with something to satisfy all tastes.

Map ref:27

Cuisine: International

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Warehouse Kitchen & Bar30 West Street, Southport, PR8 1QNTelephone: 01704 544662Website: www.warehousekitchenandbar.com Email: [email protected]

Formerly the Warehouse Brasserie, The WarehouseKitchen & Bar is co-owned by Paul Adams and Steven

Gerrard.The uber cool venue features crisp white linen

tables to the ground floor and an ultra chic bar with cool

tunes and cocktails to the first.

The award winning teams of chefs continue to create

internationally inspired menus, while using local produce

wherever possible. Dishes range from blackened cod with

sweet miso to comfort foods such as fish and chips.

The Warehouse has been a fantastic success for over

14 years and in that time has received many accolades.

Listed in all the major food guides including Michelin

Guide, AA Good Food Guide and Hardens Listings; along

with being voted as one of the 50 best restaurants in the

country by the Independent and continues to receive

AA rosettes and Michelin bib gourmands annually.

OpenMonday – Friday: 12pm – 2pm and 5.30pm – 10pmSaturday: 12pm – 2pm and 5.30pm – 10pmSunday: ClosedYour Host: Tibu Pinedo

Map ref:28

Cuisine: International

4-6 February Jazz on a Winter’s Weekend

7-9 April John Smith’s Grand National

12-15 May Southport Food & Drink Festival

26-29 May Southport International Jazz Festival

13-18 June Amateur Golf Championship

June TBC Southport Fun Fest

25 & 26 June Veterans Day Carnival Weekend

23 & 24 July Southport Air Show

6 & 7 August Woodvale Rally

18-21 August Southport Flower Show

30 September – 2 October British Musical Fireworks Championships

5 November Hesketh Round Table Fireworks Display

20 November Christmas Lights Switch-On & Parade

10 & 11 and 17 & 18 December Southport’s Christmas Festival

Please note, all dates are subject to change.

There are a number of

exciting events and festivalsscheduled to take place in Southport

in 2011.

After an action packed day soaking up the

atmosphere, refresh and fill up in one of the

great restaurants listed in this guide.

To book events tickets go to

visitsouthport.com

or call 01704 540011.

Exciting events and festivals!

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