The Golf Cafe

If you're knocking around Southport town centre and fancy a quick bite, The Golf Cafe is a decent shout. I wouldn't go miles out of my way, mind, but it's got a solid 4.6 stars from over 60 reviews, so they're clearly doing something right. They're open every day, usually from 9ish until mid-afternoon, but best check their exact hours as they vary a bit. You can find them on 07966 709559.

It's not somewhere you'd linger for hours, but perfect for a coffee and a cake while you're waiting for the rain to stop—and let's face it, that's a common scenario in Southport! They do proper coffee, which is a big plus in my book, and have a good selection of cakes to tempt you.

Being a golf cafe, it's handy if you're heading to or from the golfing attractions, but it's not exclusively for golfers. Anyone can pop in for a cuppa.

Just a heads up, they close relatively early, especially on weekdays, so it's more of a breakfast or lunch spot than an afternoon tea kind of place. Give them a ring beforehand if you're unsure about opening times.