Best places: Beer gardens in England

Characterful real ale hotspot serving its own beer, with live music in colourful rustic surrounds.

Robust food and local ales pulled at a bar made from a 4-poster bed in a 17th-century coaching inn.

👍👍 Probably the best pub in the town. Good selection of ales and cider with no trouble to try before you buy. I had a White Rat. Plenty of seating, although quite limited inside. The back has ample seating with a view of the castle and lovely flowers. What would add a little more would be vintage sign...

Redbrick Victorian pub with views of village green plus British food served in conservatory and bar.

A low-key diner with garden benches, serving US-style wings, burgers and fries, cocktails and beer.

👍👍 Stayed overnight at this pub/hotel and quite honestly I can’t fault it. We had a very warm welcome on our arrival from super friendly staff. We had our dog with us and he was also made very welcome. The room we had was lovely and spacious. Again, I can’t fault it as it was sparkling clean and had a...

Cosy pub with beamed bar, real fire, ales and daily-changing menu of traditional and modern dishes.

👍👍 great place with delicious Brasilian food , see food , steaks , rum bar , and local beers . fully recommended

👍👍 The very best pint of Guinness I have had anywhere in the west midlands. Extra cold and tasted so fresh. Clearly a great pint. The lady who served me at the bar is. Credit to this place she was superb and excellent customer service. I can not wait to come back and try the food. Super place with exce...

👍👍 Been going here over 8 years now. The choice is always astounding. Craft ales from around the world–actually from around the world, not just made in a big brand UK brewery in the style of.... Also has a massive selection of micro UK brewers – Duration, BBNo, the kernel brewery, Are just some of my f...

Cocktails & choice steaks served in a traditional steakhouse with cosy wood decor & outdoor tables.

Cosy pub with an old-school vibe featuring board games & video games, plus regular quiz nights.

Cosy, minimalist rooms in a 16th-century corn mill, with free breakfast & an on-site restaurant.

Relaxed, brick-lined haunt serving globally inspired pub fare, plus cocktails, wine & draught beer.

👍👍 Loved it. Super friendly staff. Nice range of drinks. Shame we didn't eat here, though I would say their tapas menu looks a little limited compared to others in Sussex. But the vibe was awesome.

Relaxed brewpub with banquettes and beer garden, for real ales, ciders, small plates and burgers.

Cosy 17th-century inn with elegant rooms offering free breakfast, a rustic pub & event space.

19th-century property offering an upscale restaurant, plus cosy rooms with free breakfast.

👍👍 Lovely country pub. We Booked for lunch here whilst having a short weekend break at the tower at wainfleet. Friendly staff and a cosy atmosphere. The food was beautiful. Menu has a limited choice but its all cooked to order and delightful desserts! Would choose to dine here again.

👍 Really nice little pub, good range of beers and serves really good food. Efficient polite staff, gets very busy so would recommend booking. There is a very pleasant garden especially when the tide is in. They have a reasonable size car park opposite the pub . It is well worth seeking out this place...