Independent coffee chain builds on Southport presence as it prepares Liverpool flagship
The growing independent coffee brand Coffee King has underlined the commercial appeal of Southport after opening a town centre outlet earlier this year and announcing a new premium café in Liverpool. The business launched its Lord Street branch in Southport on 30 April 2026, and will open the Liverpool Georgian Quarter site on 1 September 2026.
The Liverpool opening — on Myrtle Street, a short walk from universities, student accommodation, Hope Street and the Philharmonic Hall — follows what the company describes as the successful roll-out of its Southport store and its earlier Liverpool ONE location. Coffee King says the new premises will offer specialty coffee, savoury croissants, freshly baked cakes, free Wi-Fi, plentiful plug sockets and seating configured for studying, remote working and socialising.
- Southport: Lord Street outlet opened 30 April 2026.
- Liverpool: New Georgian Quarter café to open 1 September 2026.
- Offer includes student discounts and launch promotions for the Liverpool opening.
“We’re delighted to be opening our second Liverpool location. The Georgian Quarter has a fantastic atmosphere, with its mix of culture, history and student life,” said Coffee King chief executive and founder Sean Le Tissier.
The company has framed its Liverpool expansion as a way to serve the city region’s student population, with dedicated offers and discounts planned through the academic year and a promotional launch day in which the first 50 customers will receive a free barista-made drink.
What this means for Southport’s high street
Southport town centre has seen a steady influx of food and drink openings in recent years. Coffee King’s presence on Lord Street adds another independent operator to the hospitality mix and offers residents and visitors an extra option for daytime hospitality and remote working.
Local traders and high street stakeholders typically welcome occupiers who provide footfall throughout the day. While this report does not specify employment numbers or lease details, the arrival of a branded independent café can help sustain complementary retail and services by increasing dwell-time in the town centre.
| Location | Opening date | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Southport — Lord Street | 30 April 2026 | Specialty coffee; seating for study/work |
| Liverpool — Myrtle Street (Georgian Quarter) | 1 September 2026 | Student offers; launch promotions; free Wi‑Fi |
The company was founded in 2016 and positions itself as a premium independent brand focusing on quality and consistency. Its expansion into prominent city locations suggests a strategy of combining town-centre storefronts with outlets close to cultural and academic hubs.
Community and customer-focused approach
Coffee King intends to foster a community feel at the new Liverpool café and, by implication, at its Southport site. The brand’s stated focus on comfortable seating, charging points and free Wi‑Fi is aimed at students, remote workers and visitors seeking a daytime base.
For Southport residents the immediate practical effect is simple: an additional place to meet, work and socialise on Lord Street. For the town centre more broadly, continued interest from independent and regional operators is one indicator of confidence in local footfall and the daytime economy.
Further details about hours, menu range and any loyalty or job opportunities at the Southport outlet were not published in the announcement. The company’s launch promotions in Liverpool, however, include a limited free-drink giveaway and further discounts on opening day.
Local readers who use Lord Street and the town centre for study, remote work or leisure may already be familiar with the Southport site’s atmosphere and offerings since its late-April opening. The chain’s regional growth underlines the town’s continuing role as an attractive retail and leisure location within the Liverpool City Region.
