Southport’s first ever drive-through Starbucks coffee shop is in the process of being built with workers busy on site.
The new venture – Southport’s second Starbucks after the existing site on Lord Street – is being constructed at Ocean Plaza Leisure, next to Southport Pier and opposite the McDonald’s drive-through.
It will create 20 new jobs with outdoor seating also available when it opens this autumn.
Also taking shape at Ocean Plaza Leisure is a new Coastline Crossfit unit inside the old Riley’s unit, between Nando’s restaurant and Vue Cinema, with talks underway with other potential new tenants.
The new additions will add to the exciting leisure and hospitality offering already at Ocean Plaza Leisure, which includes Vue Cinema, Tenpin bowling, Playtown children’s centre, Roberto’s Italian restaurant, Everlast Gym, Nando’s restaurant, Subway sandwich shop and Evans Cycles.
Ocean Plaza Leisure Tenant Liaison Manager Tracey Johnson said: “Starbucks is aiming to complete the work by the beginning of October.
“It will be a great new addition to Ocean Plaza Leisure, creating even more choice for our customers.
“We are also looking forward to seeing the new Coastline Crossfit gym coming soon.
“This is going to be inside the old Riley’s unit, between Nando’s restaurant and Vue Cinema.
“We are currently in talks with other operators about moving into other vacant units.
“There are some really exciting things coming to Ocean Plaza Leisure.
“They all add to the experiences that people can enjoy when they come to Southport with new attractions on offer.”
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