Southport Market has finally reopened after a huge £1.4m refurbishment.
Ten brand new food stalls have been added to the site, with a mixture of established Southport names, as well as newly formed brands.
The market had struggled to maintain footfall in recent years and at the time it closed for refurbishment work Blackhurst Butchers was the only unit occupied.
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But the new look market hopes to contribute to the regeneration of the town - with an entertainment space, while food vendors surround the bespoke bar that runs through the middle of the market.
Southport Market reopened on Thursday (July 22), with many people - both from Southport and from further afield - rushing down to sample some of the food and drinks on offer.
Food available includes pizza, Mexican, Canadian, burgers, and baked goods.
Many people are saying the same thing about the new market.
On Facebook, Hannah Rose wrote: "It is so good, definitely what Southport needed.
"Staff are so attentive and I already can't wait to go back and sample all the other food stalls on offer.
"Hope to see it as busy and good in six months time."
Kelly Murray said: "Well organised, you are given a buzzer when you order to tell you when your food is ready. All delicious."
Kate Ball wrote: "Amazing food and really good choices on offer."
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