The Beer Den

The Beer Den is a micropub in Southport where dogs are welcome inside, handy for the north-east side of town and the Crossens area. It's the kind of spot where you can stop in for a drink without leaving anyone on pavement duty and your dog can settle at your feet while you work through the bar list.

Open from late afternoon Tuesday to Thursday and earlier at weekends, it's a practical pit-stop if your walk has overrun or you need a proper sit-down with the whole pack. The welcome is straightforward and the seating is indoors, so wet paws and sudden rain don't scupper the visit. Four changing guest beers are usually sourced from the North West, alongside lagers, wines and spirits.

Nobody needs to volunteer to stand outside and there's no awkward negotiation about where the dog goes. It's a micropub that does what it says: beer, seats and dogs all under one roof.