Best Beer Gardens In Covent Garden

Situated just a short walk from some of the most popular theatres in the area, the Marquess of Anglesey is a three-storey pub with traditional interiors and a welcoming atmosphere. Head up to the third floor for a rooftop terrace with a fully retractable cover, making for a glorious elevated beer garden in the summer months. Enjoy refreshing cocktails like the Elderflower Elixir or a Passionfruit Kiss, as well as everything from crispy squid to chicken Caesar salad on the food menu.

The Porterhouse in Covent Garden has been serving award-winning craft beer since 2000, brewed in its original Dublin brewery and poured across three expansive floors and multiple mezzanines. With one of Central London's largest beer gardens out front, it's the perfect spot to enjoy hearty pub food, from burgers and pizzas to Sunday roasts, alongside a vast selection of ales, stouts and cocktails.

Live music fills the venue every Thursday to Saturday, while 18 screens ensure you won't miss a moment of the sporting action, especially rugby.

For a pretty beer garden in Covent Garden that suits all weathers, historical pub Bow Street Tavern is your best bet - having been serving the area since 1763. Their cute rooftop terrace is covered, with blankets for those chillier nights, as well as being filled with plants and colourful cushions dotted around the wooden space. There's even an outdoor screen for sports fans, and while you're here you can tuck into everything from Korean chicken burgers to smoked three bean chilli or their signature Sunday roasts, paired with locally sourced beers or something from their huge collection of gin.

Flaunting a prime position in Leicester Square, The Bear and Staff is the perfect place to stop after a busy day of sightseeing. Dating back to 1714, the historic joint has a rich past, and it still maintains traditional decor to this day, alongside a laidback terrace at the front. They've got an impressive range of local cask ales to choose from, as well as hearty pub dishes like grilled seabass, sausage and mash or baked mac 'n' cheese.

After a stunning rooftop terrace to drink on? Century Members' Club might just be the best place for that, flaunting the largest one in Soho. Its name comes from the 100 steps it takes to get to their elevated venue, and trust us, it's worth the walk. Expect amazing views of the city below, with cosy benches, pretty plants and fairy lights in the evening. Perfect for private dinners or parties, these guys are slinging out a sustainably sourced menu of aubergine parmigiana, grilled octopus and 28 day dry-aged steaks, alongside some killer cocktails.

Take a trip to The Strand to enjoy relaxed outdoor seating at The Wellington, a gorgeous, old-fashioned pub that's been around since 1903. Close to many tourist attractions, this is the ideal place for a pit-stop, promising a fine selection of cask ales, lagers and spirits. And if you're hungry? You can get your hands on everything from hearty pies covered in gravy to traditional fish and chips or chargrilled steaks here.