Gradely Bonksers Cafe Bar

Gradely Bonksers – now, that’s a proper name, isn’t it? It’s up in Banks, so a bit further out than your usual Southport cafe, but worth the trip, especially if you're already heading that way. I popped in last week and they do a cracking flat white (they seem to know their coffee, which is always a good sign) and a decent slab of carrot cake.

It's got a 5-star rating from 14 reviews on Google, which is impressive. I reckon it's the kind of place that's good for both a quick coffee and cake if you're caught in a shower, or a longer catch-up with a mate. They're open late a few nights a week (until 10:30pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays), so it could be a shout for a casual evening bite too.

They’ve got a website but it's part of The Hub at Banks' site, so just look for Gradely Bonksers Cafe Bar. Give them a ring on 01704 651622 if you want to check what's on the menu that day.

Just a heads up, Banks gets pretty busy, especially on weekends, so parking can be a bit of a pain. Give yourself a bit of extra time to find a spot.