The Southport Drinker
The best pubs in Southport and district plus news and views from beer land

Archive for the 'Slug & lettuce' Category

More pubs closed

March 26, 2008

Bar Flava and the Slug and Lettuce, both on Lord Street, are closed. The  Slug, as mentioned before, is up for sale, while the Flava is rumoured to be line for a refurbishment and completely new look.
Sad to see the Victoria on the Promenade is still closed. With the new five-star hotel and conference centre [...]

Slug repellent

March 3, 2008

The Slug and Lettuce bar/restaurant on Lord Street, Southport, has been put up for sale.
The pub has fallen victim to a “refinancing” exercise by operating company, Laurel Pubs. Up to 100 Laurel pubs have been earmarked for disposal, although only four of these are Slug and Lettuces.
Few will miss the Southport Slug, which charged high [...]