Date spot in Southport and the Sefton Coast
Southport Bijou Cinema
Catch a film at the little community cinema off Lord Street, run as a not-for-profit, with a bar that opens before each screening.
Post Office Avenue, off Lord Street
Address: 8 Post Office Avenue, Southport PR9 0US- Activity
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
Why it's a good date: Classics, independent films and world cinema, with no adverts or trailers before the film, and you can take your drink in with you. Book ahead, as it's small.
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Cocktails at the Vincent
Lord Street, town centre
Address: 98 Lord Street, Southport PR8 1JR- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Romantic
- Big night
Dress up a little for cocktails in the bar of the Vincent, a modern hotel on Lord Street, with dinner in its V Café if you're making a night of it.
Why it's a good date: One of Southport's smartest spots for a drink, right on the boulevard, so you can walk under the canopies afterwards.
Bistrot Vérité
Liverpool Road, Birkdale
Address: 7 Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4AR- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Book dinner at the family-run French bistro in Birkdale village, with a menu that changes daily and a little bar next door for a drink first.
Why it's a good date: Hearty French cooking in a warm, bustling room, and long a fixture in the Michelin Guide. It's closed on Sundays and Mondays and fills up, so book ahead.
Red squirrels and the beach at Formby
Victoria Road, Freshfield, Formby
Address: National Trust Formby, Victoria Road, Freshfield, Formby L37 1LJ- Trip
- Outdoors
- Free
- Dog friendly
- Out of town
Follow the Red Squirrel Walk through the National Trust's pinewoods at Formby, then carry on over the dunes to a huge, wild beach.
Why it's a good date: One of the few places in England where you can still see red squirrels, then a walk on one of the best beaches in the North West. It's a short walk from Freshfield station, which beats the busy car parks and the National Trust's parking charge. Dogs are welcome, on a lead along the squirrel walk.
Photo: Peter from Liverpool, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
From our guide to date ideas in Southport and the Sefton Coast