A historic Southport pub with serious old-building character, The Cheshire Lines leans into live music, local atmosphere and the sort of banter-rich pub energy that makes a simple drink stop feel more memorable. It describes itself as Southport’s oldest historic pub, which gives it a bit of extra weight before you even get to the pints. This feels like the kind of place built for catch-ups, slower evenings and visits where the atmosphere matters as much as what is in the glass. Expect a more traditional pub feel than polished gastropub gloss, with plenty of personality and a strong sense that the venue has stories of its own.