There is something irresistible about The Grand. A Grade II listed building steeped in Southport’s history and a destination in itself, standing proudly on Lord Street’s beautiful tree-lined boulevard. Discover true luxury, a five-star experience that will transport you to a world of glitz and glamour of Southport’s yesteryear. The Grand offers unrivalled cuisine and impeccable service in an elegant setting. Whether fine-dining at The Brasserie or sipping cocktails in the piano bar you’ll be sure of a great time at The Grand.
We are proud to be a part of the Mikhail Hotels & Leisure Group and of The Grand’s exceptional heritage.
The History of The Grand
Originally built almost 100 years ago in 1923 by Richard Woodhead as a garage and car showroom, with the petrol pumps being outside to the front of the building along with the cars displayed inside.
The building was later converted into a luxury cinema in 1938 by architect George E. Tonge. ‘The Grand Cinema’ opened on 14th November 1938 showing Arthur Tracy in “Follow Your Star”.
On the 2nd July 1966 the last cinema film was shown featuring Sean Connery’s James Bond Thunderball and the Grand Cinema closed. The building re-opened in 1966 as an independent bingo club up until 1999 when the building became a casino, keeping the original “Grand” name. The building closed for good in 2007.
The Mikhail Hotels & Leisure Group are incredibly proud to being this fabulous building back to life. Andrew Mikhail, Chairman of Mikhail Hotel & Leisure Group, said of this exciting venture, “Bringing fabulous buildings back to life is such a rewarding feeling and a building as stunning as The Grand deserves to be enjoyed by the people of Southport and beyond. The Grand is both Southport and Lord Street’s jewel in the crown.” He adds, “It was a sensible decision having already invested millions into our current developments in Southport’s Northern Quarter.”
The Group already own some of Southport’s most striking and favourite venues including The Bold Hotel, Lord Street Hotel, Punch Tarmey’s Irish Pub, Lord Street Sports Bar and is also the operator of the fabulous new development at Southport Market.
Take a Tour
Expect warm smiles at every turn, a host of thoughtful touches, sumptuous decor, and delicious cuisine, all set on Southport’s historic Boulevard.
The Grand Dress Code
Dress to impress
We have a ‘smart casual’ dress code in our bars and restaurants at The Grand, so we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing caps, ripped jeans, sportswear, trainers, or shorts after 6pm.
