(Mostly) Sunny Southport

No proper survey this week, for a change I decided to do some favourites in sunny Southport. But perhaps I'll find some new ones as well? I started in the Windmill:I began my afternoon with a fine pint of Okell's Bitter, I don't often drink this classic bitter, usually going for a guest in Rigby's which I think is the only remaining Okell's pub in Liverpool.This fine pub hasn't changed since I was last here, they serve decent ale and the menu of pub grub standards looks to be good value.Not many customers at two on a Thursday, but the place was ticking over. Some are sitting outside in the sun, maybe they are smokers, it was much too chilly out there for me.Next, what's this? Auberge:Shame about the awning!Inside is a beautifully done out bistro where the friendly staff were happy to serve me a pint of Poretti despite it being past closing time! They had a number of chatting diners so I don't think they expected to actually be empty any time soon.They have quite a large space, room…