Many head to the spot on Merseyside to photograph it A small lakeside pub that's been serving customers for years in Merseyside is also well-known for being a great spot to watch the sunset. Earlier this week, t he ECHO took a midweek trip to visit a venue which was once crowned Britain’s Smallest Pub by the Guinness Book of Records. Still one of the country’s tiniest pubs to date, The Lakeside Inn has been a standout landmark on the promenade for years.
Tucked away on the edge of Southport ’s Marine Lake, husband and wife Stephen and Sue Kirkbride took over the popular pub a decade ago. Boasting a red-tiled exterior - decorated with big, beautiful hanging baskets , the inside is also full of charm and combines original features with framed photos of music icons like David Bowie and The Clash. The venue also has seating out front, with a hatch window to order drinks from the bar, as well as seats indoors and more seating on decking outside, offering views out over the water.
And it's worth a trip if you want to see the sunset out over the lake. This summer, owner Stephen, 59 and many customers have taken hundreds of photos capturing the stunning scenes seen outside the pub and a number of these beautiful moments have since been shared with the ECHO. Stephen has worked in the hospitality industry for almost 40 years and the couple previously owned The Victoria pub down the road for around 14 years.
He said they have welcomed loyal, regular customers for years and that al.