Interactive map reveals the best beer gardens in Britain – from beach-front watering hole to boozer with funfair nearby
THE summer holidays are now in full swing with Brits enjoying some scorching weather over the past week.
So we’ve rounded up some of the best pubs with huge gardens to make the most of the sun with a pint.
Out of 47,000 pubs in the UK there are 27,000 with gardens, according to The British Beer & Pub Association.
The UK has tons of great pubs so it makes sense that plenty of them come with incredible views.
But many do not even realise that pebble beaches, grassy plains, city skylines, vast rivers and much more can all be enjoyed from the comfort of a boozer.
Here are our favourite pubs across the country with loads of outdoor space.
The Watering Hole, Perranporth
The Watering Hole, in Perranporth, Cornwall, boasts unparalleled views of the coastline as well as thriving live music events.
Outdoor tables with straw parasols give sun-seekers the chance to lounge in the warmth while enjoying refreshing pints and top pub grub.
It can seat around 100 people and sits right on the sand, making it the UK’s only bar on the beach.
As well as its more traditional offerings, it operates as a music venue which has attracted big names over the years.
Fortune of War, Brighton
Having opened its doors way back in 1882, the Fortune of War is far and away the oldest seafront watering hole.
The boozer boasts an extremely large beer garden, known affectionately as “Brighton beach”.
They’ve got a solid beer selection and some tasty menu offerings from PizzaFaced, but it’s the sea view that really tops it all off.
It is also the only venue in the whole of Brighton to be shaped like an upside down boat.
And Brighton’s old fairground rides and classy oyster bars are just a stone’s throw away.
The Old Neptune, Whitstable
The Old Neptune is described online as an “intimate Victorian inn with period decor” that offers “pub-grub, plus live music”.
The Neppy, as it’s known to locals, sits right on Whitstable beach, in Kent, meaning people can order themselves a cold pint, while sitting looking out to sea.
The beautiful Whitstable pub has even been compared to the Costa del Sol.
It is believed the boozer started out life as a boatyard workshop, before it was washed away by storms.
However, in its place, the Old Neptune beerhouse was built in 1853, which too has been heavily affected by storms over the years.
The building was completely washed away and rebuilt in 1897, made from timber reclaimed from the original building.
The Trout, Oxford
The boozer is perched right on the edge of the River Thames as it runs alongside Port Meadow.
The Oxford watering hole has the kind of spacious beer garden dreams are made of, with views of the water and Godstow Bridge.
Inside you’ll find a whole host of unique focal points including roaring log fires, an ultra stylish dining room and, most importantly, a generous selection of foods, wines, ales and lagers.
The Bell at Skenfrith, Abergavenny
The picturesque pub is found on the banks of the Monnow near the border between England and Wales.
The seventeenth-century coaching inn has an award-winning restaurant and a selection of Herefordshire brews on its roster.
Punters can enjoy idyllic views over the valleys and watch kayakers paddle by from its riverside garden.
Cutters Wharf Bar, Belfast
This buzzy bar on the banks of the River Lagan has three different terraces from which to enjoy live music from.
Belfast’s best traditional Irish bands often grace the establishment and give it a truly authentic feel.
You can enjoy views of the river and the setting sun while sinking a cold pint in their picturesque beer garden.
Cold Town House, Edinburgh
Serving up stone-baked pizzas and beers brewed in-house, this trendy boozer is a sight to behold in summer.
Located in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket it offers arguably the best views you’ll find of Edinburgh Castle.
The historic fortress looms right over its picturesque après ski-themed terrace, which is also covered in pretty wisteria buds in early summer.
By the River Brew Co, Gateshead
No prizes for guessing the whereabouts of this microbrewery and taproom in a complex of renovated shipping containers.
Nestled on the banks of the Tyne, this ultra-cool venue is also home to a bicycle repair shop and a Michelin-starred open-fire restaurant, Träkol.
There are magnificent views of the Tyne Bridge and the Newcastle quayside from its riverside courtyard.
The Ship, Wandsworth
This Young’s-owned pub on the banks of the Thames dates all the way back to 1786.
The boozer is renowned for its hugely popular riverside beer garden, right next to Wandsworth Bridge.
It serves up burgers, cocktails and some of the best sunset views in the capital.
The Ypres Castle Inn, Rye
This atmospheric, seventeenth-century pub is surrounded by nice things to look at.
The beer garden is right in the shadow of Rye Castle’s ancient ramparts.
And drinkers facing the other way get views of boats, marshland and the River Rother towards Camber Sands and the coast.