Looking for sunshine-ready spots to enjoy a crisp pint with pals? You've come to the right place. This stunning city is certainly no stranger to alfresco sips, boasting a fabulous range of cosy pub gardens and swoon-worthy rooftop terraces, check out our guide to the best beer gardens in Liverpool.
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Last updated on 22nd May 2025
Make your way to the dog-friendly Hope & Anchor, where they'll be offering punters cheap drinks, a variety of brews and a sun-soaked outdoor space to enjoy throughout the warmer months. Fan of the football? This haunt also screens all the major sports fixtures.
ep into the wild and immersive outdoor grounds of Alcotraz - The Yard, where you'll experience a beer garden like no other. This all-new outdoor prison yard transforms an ordinary space into a daring escape where savvy inmates trade contraband for craft cocktails. It's a unique spot where the freshest air meets a thrilling prison adventure.
Here, the 'Tool Shed' is your key to scoring expertly crafted cocktails, served in repurposed oil cans or even modified prison-issue boots. Whether you're enjoying your drink while flexing your muscles at the gym, plotting your next move at the basketball court, or soaking in the prison yard vibes from the bleachers, the atmosphere makes for an unforgettable experience.
Home to a small but perfectly formed beer garden, The Albert is great for alfresco drinks in the warmer months. Nab a spot at one of their outdoor tables to enjoy an afternoon of fresh pints and tasty bites from their food menu.
Smithdown Road's Brookhouse is known for its sprawling terrace and epic range of sports fixtures. And if you get peckish? The kitchen serves an extensive menu of tasty pub grub and American-inspired snacks.
Boasting one of the most spacious gardens in the area, Ego at The Punchbowl can be found in Sefton. This relaxed restaurant and bar has plenty of outdoor tables that are ideal for alfresco dining, soaking up the sun during the summer months.
Sip two for £12 cocktails until 6pm, or all day on Sundays, while you make your way through their extensive Mediterranean menu. Think mushroom and truffle risotto, pepperoni piccante pizzas or a halloumi kebab, to name just a few of their dishes.
If you're on the hunt for pub gardens in Liverpool, check out Farmers Arms Hotel. Soak up the sun in the scenic beer garden while scarfing down a mouthwatering pizza for £6.99 and sipping a freshly pulled pint.
A historic boozer that has been around since 1892, Abby Merseyside is located in St Helens. It combines its heritage and old-school features with modern comforts, and out the front you'll find a huge beer garden complete with lots of outdoor seating.
They serve a cracking selection of Joseph Holt lagers and cask ales, as well as a vast array of spirits. Feeling peckish? They serve everything from steak frites to Moroccan-spiced halloumi skewers or a buttermilk chicken burger, to name just a few dishes.
If you thought the acclaimed cocktail menu and sweet soundtrack were the best things at Red Door, think again. Home to Eden, one of the best rooftop bars in Liverpool, this stunning spot offers a gorgeous alfresco space - perfect for escaping the busy streets below.
Situated within Liverpool ONE, The Botanist is a stunning bar and restaurant that specialises in cocktails and international dining. The whole place is themed around a secret garden with lots of foliage throughout, and their outdoor terrace is just as gorgeous.
Sip delicious concoctions like the peppered peach mojito or a passionfruit and basil crush, paired with a range of tasty plates. Think baked camembert, roasted mushroom burgers or their signature hanging kebabs.
One of the most stunning outdoor drinking areas around, Lakehouse can be found along the Sefton coastline in Waterloo. It's perched right on the edge of the lake in Crosby Coastal Park, promising amazing views of the water and countryside all around you.
They serve cocktails for as little as £8.50, including all the classics as well as some signatures. There's an all-day menu to get stuck into as well, featuring everything from lamb kofta flatbread to roasted vegetable rigatoni or chicken schnitzel burgers.
A spacious beer garden that soaks up the sun, The George Crosby is exactly where you want to be during the summer months. They're all about bringing together the local community, and it's dog-friendly too, so you can visit with the entire family.
Sip refreshing pints out in the sun, and be sure to check out their extensive food menu too. We're talking barbecue mac and cheese burgers, chicken tikka masala, cauliflower and red pepper curry and so much more.
Bierkeller is the Liverpool party palace that's also home to an incredible beer garden. Head over to the city centre bar for the chance to kick-back and relax with the sun on your face and a stein in your hand. Need we say more?
Home to a sprawling beer garden, Modo Liverpool is bringing you sun-soaked spritzes in the summertime and a cosy space with covers and heaters when the temperatures start to drop. Make your way over for cracking nights out and alfresco drinks.
Touting a fabulous rooftop space, Einstein is the Concert Square bar that's perfect for drinks with friends. Alongside having over 20 different beers to sip on while you soak up the sun, their hidden drinking den also fronts massive screens for watching sport.
A packed-out spot when the sun decides to shine, Heebie Jeebies' sprawling terrace is one of the most popular spots in Ropewalks. Decorated with festoon lights and covered booths, it's a top location if you're looking to sip on teapot cocktails and local craft brews.
More than just a stomping ground for The Fab Four, Ye Cracke is also a great haunt for those looking for pubs in Liverpool with beer gardens. Not only can you escape the busy Ropewalks streets with their laidback green space, but also enjoy some fabulous food and drink.
Fronting cosy interiors and a stunning quayside terrace, The One O'Clock Gun is a top choice for Liverpool beer gardens. Come rain or shine, step outside to enjoy a fabulous range of pub grub, alongside a lip-smacking selection of cocktails.
Looking for a beer garden in Concert Square Liverpool? Soho boasts one of the most popular locations in the city for alfresco boozing. Grab a seat in the piazza to enjoy their awesome range of drinks deals and small plates.
With the buzz of an open kitchen and an inviting courtyard space, you're assured of a great atmosphere at The Pen Factory. From date night to after-work drinks, head to this Knowledge Quarter beer garden for tapas-style sharing plates and seasonal cocktails.
