10 of the UK’s biggest beer gardens ahead of more 33C temperatures
TEMPERATURES are soaring above 30C again this week – so where better to enjoy it than outside sipping on a cool pint?
Sun Travel has found some of the biggest beer gardens in the UK from secret spots in the city to canal-side watering holes.
The Watering Hole, Cornwall
The Watering Hole in Cornwall is a unique spot as its beer garden is right on the beach.
Big 7 Enjoy Travel even named it as being one of the 30 best beer gardens in the UK last year.
They wrote: “The tables are located right on the sands of the beach, making it the perfect beachside beer garden experience, ideal for the summer months.”
There’s live music as well as food and drink here all year round.
The Mile Castle, Newcastle
Dubbed a ‘super Spoons’, the Mile Castle in Newcastle became home to the first Wetherspoons hotel back in 2024 and had a major facelift.
Outside is a 200-cover beer garden set across two floors – and you can enjoy a pint of Ruddles Best from £1.79.
Old Neptune, Whitstable
While not a garden per-say, the Old Neptune has the it’s own beach as a garden.
It certainly has the best views – with the sea just a few steps away and many punters constantly praise it for being one of the best spots in the area.
The Wharf, Manchester
The Wharf in Manchester is a canal-side country pub in the heart of the city.
Punters can enjoy a beer by the Bridgewater Canal and in the summertime there are activities like barbecues, live performances and child-friendly activities.
The Perch, Oxford
The Perch is one of Oxford‘s oldest pubs and has been dubbed a “hidden gem” by visitors.
The sweeping beer garden sits behind the 17th century inn and on hot days there is shade provided by the tall weeping willow trees.
The Garden at Kentish Town, London
The Garden at Kentish Town is a massive 12,000-square-foot outdoor venue with two bars with seating for up to 950 guests.
When it’s time to eat, there are street food vendors too as well as events like comedy nights, bottomless brunches and sports screenings.
The Rising Sun, Somerset
The Rising Sun in Pensford, Somerset, might look like an ordinary pub from the outside – but it has a very impressive beer garden behind it.
It was even named the second-best beer garden in England in 2023.
The sunny spot underneath the enormous Pensford Viaduct by the River Chew with views across the countryside.
One visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: “Every so often you stumble on a hidden gem and that is what we found at the Rising Sun.”
WEST Brewery Glasgow, Scotland
At WEST Brewery Glasgow, one of the biggest beer gardens in the city, visitors can enjoy a mix of Scottish and German delights with local lager and German food.
There’s no booking necessary and the Biergarten Menu that offers currywursts, hot dogs and burgers is available until 12pm.
Brewhouse & Kitchen in Pontcanna, Cardiff
This pub is popular thanks to its location next to Sophia Gardens cricket grounds – but it has a pretty beer garden too.
Outside the Brewhouse & Kitchen is room for 325 visitors – with enough sitting room for 200 with covered and shady area for when it’s particularly hot.
One visitor said it has “one of the best gardens in Cardiff.”
The craft beer is brewed on-site with a mixture of pale ales to stouts.
Hackney Bridge, London
Although technically not a beer ‘garden’ we couldn’t leave Hackney Bridge off the list as it’s outdoor space amounts to 3,500 square feet.
It’s next to the canal with lots of seating in the lower tier gardens – not to mention space on the terraces.
Inside are plenty of bars like The Hangar, Block C and Traveling Barn to pick up drinks and enjoy them in the sunshine.
