The Vincent Hotel

The Vincent Hotel, right on Lord Street, is a solid choice if you're looking to splash out a bit. It's a proper high-end hotel, not one of those old-fashioned places Southport sometimes gets stuck with. They’ve got a good reputation, sitting at 4.4 stars from over a thousand Google reviews, which says something.

They’ve got a sleek bar that’s popular with couples on a night out, and a sushi restaurant which is a bit fancier than your average chippy. It's open 24/7, so you can't say fairer than that. They also have a gym and spa – I've not used them myself, but I've heard good things if you're after a bit of pampering. It suits couples and families.

It's not exactly cheap, mind, but the location is spot-on right in the town centre. You're paying for that Lord Street address, let's be honest. The website is thevincenthotel.com if you want to have a look at the menus and rooms. The phone number is 01704 883800 if you want to call.

Definitely worth booking ahead if you're planning on eating there at the weekend, especially for the sushi place. It gets busy. Parking on Lord Street can be a nightmare, so I'd recommend using one of the car parks just off the main road.