7 of the Best UK Pubs with Beer Gardens
Beer Gardens | News | Outdoor Activities | Pub | Pub Accommodation | Staycation | Uk Pubs | Posted 2024.07.03
A top-quality beer garden can turn a good pub into a great one, offering punters, patrons and guests alike the chance to soak up the sun, long into those unforgettably warm and pleasant summer evenings.
Beer gardens are often the site of thousands of individual fond memories, providing a base camp for fans to witness major sporting events such as the Euros, Olympics and Wimbledon. Or, on a more low-key scale, they are beautifully-presented areas of horticultural masterclass, offering up the perfect setting to spend time with friends and family over sparkling drinks and delectable food.
Whatever your reason for loving them, I think we can all agree that a beer garden truly is the backbone of the Great British summer!
With that in mind, here’s 7 of the best UK Pubs with Beer Gardens, ready for you to book for your summer stay, on Stay in a Pub.
Red Lion, Hinxton – Cambridgeshire
This privately owned, picture-postcard free house has been the beating heart of Hinxton since the 16th Century. The inn’s stand out feature is surely its walled garden, designed with the input of a Chelsea Flower Show winner, which provides a glorious setting in which to eat, drink and relax to the sound of the resident cooing doves.
There are eight wonderful double rooms to choose from, each named after a local beer/cider and its producer. Location-wise, The Red Lion is close to Duxford Imperial War Museum and Audley End House, as well as the action at Newmarket Racecourse.
See inside this pub here: The Red Lion, Hinxton
The Manor House – Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
The Manor House is a 16th century, dog friendly manor situated in the historic market town of Moreton-in-Marsh. The pub’s Mulberry restaurant has been honoured with two AA Rosette’s and is named after the 300-year old Mulberry tree in the courtyard garden. This award-winning restaurant has views of the garden and is the perfect setting for dining with friends, a family get-together, or romantic dinner. Head outside to the pub’s beer garden and lounge in their deck chairs, whilst soaking up the sunshine and drinking your favourite drink.
See inside this pub here: The Manor House, Moreton-in-Marsh
The Swan – Bibury, Gloucestershire
The Swan is a picture-perfect pub found in the heart of the Cotswold’s. As soon as you arrive in the village of Bibury you are greeted by the stunning waterside pub. The pub beer garden is found at the front of the property where there are beautiful plants and flowers and deck chairs for you to sit on to watch the water and wildlife.
The pub is just as lovely on the inside as it is on the outside, with several gorgeous bedrooms and a cosy bar and dining area.
See inside the pub here: The Swan, Bibury
The Smugglers Inn – Osmington Mills, Dorset
The Smugglers Inn is a picturesque thatched inn offering panoramic views of the Isle of Portland and the English Channel. Perched on the clifftops in the seaside hamlet of Osmington Mills, just six miles from Weymouth, this pub is ideally situated along the South West Coast Path. One of the standout features of The Smugglers is its picturesque beer garden, the perfect spot for enjoying al fresco drinks while soaking up the stunning coastal scenery.
See inside the pub here: The Smugglers Inn
The Stables at Whitby – Whitby, North Yorkshire
The Stables at Whitby, located on the edge of the North York Moors and the North Yorkshire coastline, has panoramic views of the countryside, best enjoyed from the pub’s beer garden. The garden features numerous tables perfect for savoring a meal or drink, along with a serene pond.
The pub’s restaurant overlooks the beer garden and has idyllic views of the surrounding landscape. Additionally, The Stables boasts several beautiful and unique bedrooms.
See inside the pub here: The Stables at Whitby, Whitby
The Brisley Bell – Brisley, Norfolk
The Brisley Bell, named “Great British Pub of the Year” in 2021, is nestled in the Norfolk countryside and is surrounded by two acres of stunning gardens. This pub is a beloved retreat for both locals and visitors, and part of this is its beautiful beer garden. With plenty of shaded spots to eat, drink, and socialise, it offers a refreshing and peaceful spot to watch the world go by.
In addition to its charming outdoor space, The Brisley Bell is a wonderful place to stay. The pub features several beautifully decorated bedrooms, including accessible and dog-friendly options, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for all guests.
See inside the pub here: The Brisley Bell, Brisley
The Wateredge Inn – Ambleside, Cumbria
Whether you’re hiking the hills, paddleboarding on the lakes, or exploring the nearby towns and villages, the Wateredge Inn provides a welcoming retreat at the end of your day. Relax with a refreshing beer or Pimm’s in the beer garden, overlooking Lake Windermere. After your rewarding day, retreat to one of the inn’s cosy bedrooms for a peaceful night’s rest.
See inside the pub here: The Wateredge Inn, Ambleside