SOUTHPORT Tavern in Southport town centre is inviting people to join them in celebrating their 2nd birthday!

The special event will take place this Saturday (30 August 2025) from 7.30pm. It’s free entry, with all welcome.

Guests will be able to enjoy great live music, free food and more as the venue continues to improve under the guidance of Licensee Steve Richards.

Steve took over former pub The Albert, on London Street, 2 summers ago with a determination to completely change the venue’s identity and reputation.

He said:- “We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to join us for our 2nd birthday! We will have some superb entertainment from 2 singers, and a real celebration. Everyone is welcome! It’s taking place on the same weekend as the Southport Air Show, so hopefully there will be lots of people in town. We’d love everyone to call in and join us. We’re right next to Southport Train Station so for anyone heading home by rail after the air show, it’s a great reason to pop in for a pint on your way back. This has been a great summer for big events in Southport, after the recent Southport Flower Show too, and more to look forward to this autumn.”

Since The Albert changed to become the Southport Tavern, many changes have been taking place with a packed programme to enjoy throughout all seven days of the week.

There are 2 new interactive dart boards, which costs £10 to play per hour, but are free on Wednesday nights.

Wednesdays also see the popular Open Mic nights taking place.

There are pool tables available which are free to play on Mondays and Tuesdays.

On Thursday night they link up live to pubs across the UK for a live interactive quiz with a studio host.

The back room has become sectioned off to ensure it can be used as a function room, and it’s proving popular.

It has recently hosted wedding celebrations, birthdays, work events and more.

Catering is provided by Steve and his team.

A number of groups meet regularly at Southport Tavern, including:- Sefton Older People's Forum; Sefton Autism Group; Man Cave; and the Green Party. 

Several local businesses also use the function room for meetings. 

Fridays are Curry-oke nights, when you can enjoy curry and chips and sing karaoke.

Saturdays are well known for live music, with the Southport Tavern investing in supporting local bands and singers including Quandary, Fag Ash Lil, Absolutel Zero, Liv Grace, April Moon and more, plus tribute bands.

Sundays are thriving! Southport Tavern is home to a thriving bingo scene.

Steve said:- “Our bingo events have become a real institution! They are so busy! It’s madness how popular they’ve become. People love our bingo afternoons. We also do Mega Bingo on the last Sunday of the month, when there are even bigger prizes to be won. The bingo is followed by Curry-oke again.

“We have a huge range of live sports on offer with 10 screens now, with Sky Sports, TNT, and Amazon, so there’s always lots of choice. We show all sport. We have invested in opening our beer garden, where you can also sit outside and watch live sport on a big screen. We have a great choice of draught beer including beers from Southport Brewery. We believe in supporting local businesses. We’re a member of Southport PubWatch, with the safety of our customers paramount. We now have 4 darts teams and a pool team.

“The changes we have made at Southport Tavern over the past 2 years are like night and day! This pub offers a completely different experience for people to come and enjoy now. Lots of former regulars have been coming back to say how much they love the changes; we have fantastic feedback from first time visitors too. It’s really encouraging. Come and see the new look Southport Tavern for yourself, and join us in celebrating our 2nd birthday.”