Alamir Bistro

This is the best little hidden gem for many many miles around. We always take friends who haven’t been before and they are always genuinely amazed. The food (which is different to your usual southport blandness) décor and service and generosity of the staff is amazing. The restaurant itself is small but authentic. 10 out of 10. Beautiful.

Amongst the number of fish and chips shops, Italian restaurants and takeaways, one type of restaurant I didn’t expect to see in Southport was one that specialises in Lebanese cuisine.
But Lebanese cuisine is exactly what Alamir on Eastbank Street specialises in, offering its customers a menu full of various exotic Middle Eastern dishes for them to try and hopefully enjoy.
The menu there is full of variety as well as good options for vegetarians and meat-​eaters alike and their prices are generally pretty reasonable. It includes smaller dishes which you can get a few of as well as more substantial main dishes, such as samak billbatata (cod cooked with potatoes in a tomato sauce, very delicious) or various cous cous dishes that are very interesting sounding.
The restaurant itself is quite tiny inside but they make good use of the space in there, meaning the atmosphere is cosy rather than cramped, and the staff there are friendly and attentive, ensuring your experience at Alamir is always a pleasant one.
A good place to go if you’re looking for something a bit different for dinner.