The recently renamed Northern Quarter of Lord Street in Southport was once part of the high street that looked tattered and run down, but now it is a thriving hub of nightlife and food destinations.
The portion of the town centre main road looked as though it might be left behind before the Covid-19 pandemic as units were left empty and businesses were leaving. But now filled with lively bars and restaurants, the area attracts plenty of visitors, whether they're local or not.
The addition of the likes of House of Ivy and Great Himalayas has changed the feel of the area, according to staff and customers. Once-dormant retail units are now booming hospitality hotspots.