Tapper's Cafe Bar

If you're after a proper coffee in town, Tapper's is a solid shout. It's got a 4.7 rating from over 170 reviews on Google, which is always a good sign, right? You'll find it right in Southport town centre, so dead easy to get to. They do a decent selection of cakes too, if you've got a sweet tooth.

It's not massive inside, so maybe not ideal if you've got a massive group, but for a quick stop to warm up, especially on a rainy day when you're dodging the showers on Lord Street, it's spot on. You can definitely settle in for a bit, but it's probably better suited for a shorter visit than a long afternoon.

They keep pretty specific hours – closed Mondays and Sundays, and only open 11 'til 4 Tuesday to Saturday. I reckon it's worth giving them a ring on 01704 539567 if you're making a special trip, just in case. Their website is tapperscafe.co.uk if you want to see their menu.

Bit of a heads up: being in the town centre, parking can be a pain, so factor that in. You're probably best off using one of the bigger car parks and walking.