The Imperial
About The Imperial
The Imperial has carved out a reputation as one of the better places to drink in Southport town centre.
Rated 4.3/5 across over 1300 Google reviews, it's clearly doing something right in a town with plenty of competition.
Southport has a strong pub and bar scene, and The Imperial holds its own comfortably among the competition. The kind of place where you can settle in for the evening without feeling rushed.
Open throughout the week. At weekends it can get busy, so arrive early if you want a good seat. You can reach The Imperial on 01704 510986.
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Address
38 Albert Rd, Southport PR9 0LNGet directions →Opening Hours
- Tuesday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Monday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Location
Food Hygiene Rating
View on food.gov.uk ↗5 – Very Good
Top food hygiene standards, as rated by the Food Standards Agency
Last inspected: 10 July 2025
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Phone
01704 510986Website
joseph-holt.comLocation
SouthportPrice range
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