Hi Captain Zok,
Tide? Tide? What tide? We see the sea 2 or 3 times a year if we're lucky.
Actually, there is a place in Southport called the Ocean Plaza development which sports a massive car park surrounded by a 'beefeater' type pub, (can't remember the actual chain), but it does good grub, and there are also Italian, Chinese, Mexican, and I think Thai restaurants within 200 yards on the car park. There is also a bowling alley and a cinema complex and in the winter the barrier to the car park is normally left raised allowing free access and exit. It's all close to the front and of course Southport Town centre is very adjacent.
If this is the sort of thing we are looking for I'd be pleased to 'suss' it out to make sure it would be suitable.
Just an idea.
Cheers,
Bill