Over 89 Best Beer Gardens In London

As part of a group of beer and ale enthusiasts, Highbury's Brewhouse & Kitchen delivers a menu full of mouth-watering dishes alongside a selection of international and home-brewed craft beers. To soak up all the summer sunshine, their idyllic beer garden, decked out with rustic stools and barrels, offers guests the perfect, Vitamin D boosting spot to unwind in after a long day of work. 

If you've found yourself in the leafy suburbs of Earlsfield, then mosey on over to The Leather Bottle, a traditional boozer with one heck of a beer garden. The huge outdoor space has got plenty of room to roam, from the covered seating in winter through to the bookable cabins.

One of our top recommendations for beer gardens in North London, The Arnos Arms is home to a gorgeous outdoor space, perfect for alfresco drinking and dining. With a retractable roof, pretty fairy lights and toasty heaters, it's a great space, whatever the weather.

We can't think of many better ways to spend a sun-soaked day away from the office than at The Miller. Bag yourself a spot in the garden and work your way through their extensive list of local craft beers and real ciders, with authentic pizzas on the agenda if you should find yourself feeling peckish.

With a permanent residency from We Serve Humans and live music throughout the week, the beer garden at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road is a gorgeous place to spend a balmy evening. Sip on craft ales at this buzzing spot, or its Haggerston taproom, where 12 lines of beer are available to try.

If you're on the lookout for somewhere to enjoy an alfresco tipple, The Spark House is a great shout. Found in East London, this brilliant boozer boasts a fabulous beer garden and a rooftop terrace. Head on over for brunches, Sunday roasts, sunny sips and late-night DJs.

Reasons for visiting the WGT beer garden are three-fold. For starters, it's huge - so there's no need to worry about whether you'll get a spot. Secondly, it's a suntrap in summer and covered in winter with heaters. Finally, it's got its own bar, so you can sun yourself without having to traipse back to queue for your next round inside.

Nothing is better than sipping on a fresh pint of beer in a fabulous beer garden. And the Grand Junction Arms knows this all too well. Fronting a gorgeous balcony and garden space, this is the perfect spot for alfresco dining and drinks in the sun.

The Exhibit is an all-day drinking and eating hub full of friendly staff and great times – but they also have a sterling beer garden too. Not only does it have its own balcony for al-fresco drinking – and the perfect spot for people watching – there's even a hidden terrace complete with plants and vibrant summer vibes. Grab a cocktail and you've basically escaped the smoky summer streets.

Big Chill in Camden is serving up all sorts of fun throughout the weekend. Located opposite King's Cross, the bar also has a lovely little beer garden, perfect for soaking up rays (and shielding from the chill in winter) and working your way thorugh their extensive beer selection.

One of the best beer gardens in London, The Old Joinery is one amazing place to drink outdoors. Settle down under the pergolas to top up your tan, enjoy tasty street food and sip on refreshing tipples in pretty surroundings. 

Elegantly decorated and bursting full of colour, the beer garden at The Wood House offers Dulwich's residents a cosy spot to unwind and take in all that the summer (and winter, with heaters) has to offer. Complete with ping pong tables and beautifully crafted garden furniture, the real gems in this idyllic location are the brightly coloured huts. 

Set in a Georgian manor, Effra Social is a spacious and lively venue perfect for when you're looking to drink a pint outside. Head to their beer garden for craft beer and European small plates or get inside to listen to live music or take part in quiz nights.

Home to one of the best beer gardens in South London, Northcote Records is so much more than a live music venue. Head here for refreshing cocktails and stonebaked pizza in their outdoor space, with its sister Venn Street being the perfect Clapham Common alternative.  

Home to one of West London's best beer gardens, The Imperial Arms is one swish spot in Fulham boasting its very own heated and covered terrace space. Decked out in colourful furnishings with quirky artwork and dashes of foliage, it's one pretty spot for alfresco hangouts.

If you're looking for a grand old boozer with a bangin' beer garden then look no further than the Fentiman Arms. Known quaintly as the wild country beer garden, this Geronimo Inn boasts a hefty outdoor spec complete with summer BBQ set-up for those hot hazy days. In the winter? Heaters and sheltered spaces.

A restored Victorian pub in Notting Hill, The Union Tavern sure does spoil us Londoners with a beautiful canal-side garden. Watch the boats drift down the river on a sunny day while you choose from their wide selection of craft beers and wines. This pub features an electric mix of décor and has an outdoor screen for films too.

While a slinky little number with only a few tables outside, what sets the beer garden apart at The Lock Tavern is the location. Set alongside the canal and overlooking the famous Camden market, this is the perfect beer garden to get to know North London a little better. 

While you never may have thought it, Tooting harbours one of the best places to drink outside in London. Head on down to The Castle as their big garden not only provides a quaint British experience, there's real ale, bookable huts with heaters come winter and British grub to boot. 

Like your beer gardens on a rooftop with views of central London? Then look no further than Bar Elba, a gorgeous sky-high bar in Waterloo. Touting gorgeous decor, cracking happy hours and a fabulous weekend bottomless brunch, this beauty isn't to be missed.

Looking for one of the best beer gardens on Brick Lane? Ninety One Living Room is bringing together delicious food and fresh pints in their gorgeous alfresco courtyard. Gather the gang and head over for an evening of drinking and chatting under the stars.

If you're searching for a nice beer garden in London, look no further than The Engineer, a historic watering hole, sure to be a crowdpleaser among your friends. Settle into the spot for cask ales, burgers and classic Sunday roasts.

One of the most historic and beautiful pubs in the whole of south London, The Devonshire's alfresco garden is spot on for summertime basking. Get yourself set up with something from their extensive range of ales, craft beers, spirits and wines then get out into the great outdoors as they fire up the BBQ.

Fancy a bit of alfresco sipping? The Adam & Eve over in Homerton boasts a gorgeous garden with plenty of seating, verdant plants, sports screens and colourful bunting. If you get peckish, the pub serves up delicious Thai street food.

If you're after a beer garden in Finsbury Park, then The Brownswood has an absolute beauty for you. This Victorian pub has been lovingly restored, with no expense spared on the outdoor space either, so you can sip pints or eat your Sunday roast in style.

Less of a garden and more of a terrace, ORA Brewing is offering you quirky craft beers and a mega outdoor space that can seat up to 100 guests. Along with tiramisu stouts and small batch experimental pints, the Tottenham Hale taproom also has a range of organic wines.

Truman's Social Club is an all-new drinking and dining destination in Walthamstow. Starting off as a large beer garden serving local drinks and street food, the venue hopes to expand into an on-site brewery, taproom, market, music space and artist studios with Truman's beer at the heart of it all. 

Found just behind the National Theatre, The Green Room's sprawling outdoor area is the ultimate spot for alfresco drinking and dining. Chow down on scrumptious eats, guzzle down a couple of Aperol spritzes, all the while topping up your tan.

Shhh... Did you know that Streatham has a secret beer garden? Found at The Manor Arms, this sprawling space offers vibrant furnishings, strewn fairy lights and a tented cover in the winter. It's a gorgeous spot whatever the weather, and ideal for chowing down on elevated pub grub.

Located within Mercato Metropolitano, this gorgeous London beer garden is also home to one of the best German breweries in the country. Get stuck into refreshing steins of Kraft this summer, alongside delicious street food and much, much more.

Boating amazing views of the River Thames from its pretty terrace, Doggett's Coat & Badge is home to one of the city's best beer gardens. Enjoy drinks and dinner while overlooking Central London, with seasonal British fare making up the menu.

While a gastropub by honest nature, The Lighthouse is also primed for those that want a top dose of British dining in South London. A humble restaurant made up of cosy interiors and classic charm, tuck into everything from gastro burgers to a rich pork belly main. 

Can't have a brewpub without one hell of a beer garden can you? Welcome to Aeronaut, where traditional is not something they exploit. The circus is truly in town at this beer garden lined with stripy coloured booths paying homage to the hook-a-ducks, strong man and coconut shys of the circus trade. 

If you're looking for a nice little watering hole in London, then Beer Merchants Tap is a great place to head to. You can sit outside with a pint in hand while taking in the pretty scenery in its outdoor garden area.

If you're looking for a beer garden in Kentish Town, you should check out The Rabbit Hole. Boasting a heated terrace, this is the ideal spot for alfresco drinking and dining, whatever the weather. Tuck into elevated pub classics washed down with wine, beer or cocktails.

Recognised as the largest beer garden in Shoreditch, Strongroom Bar and Kitchen is one of the best places to drink outdoors in East London. Head to the legendary recording studio for a relaxing escape from bustling city life, where craft beer and light bites await.

Beer Gardens can be tricky to find in Central London, but this Borough Market beauty is one of the best. Expect freshly poured pints, craft ales and summertime spritzes, along with gourmet bar snacks and hearty roast dinners.

With plenty of outdoor space surrounding this old school boozer, you can guarantee plenty of opportunities to have a pint in the sun (when it comes out, that is). Head to The Wrestlers, which is just off Highgate High Street, to settle down in this gorgeous place.

Fronting one of the best beer gardens in London, this unique pub in Kentish Town is an excellent spot for soaking up the sun in the summer months. Alongside screening big sports game and offering a lovely area for chilling out, it's also got in-house kitchen residents Nanny Bill's on hand to serve up some delicious burgers to boot.

If you're looking for beer gardens near London Bridge, then Vinegar Yard has you covered... literally. Not only will you find rows of benches and covered spaces, but also cocktails, beers and food from the likes of Nanny Bills, Up in My Grill and Sugo.

The Four Thieves is a wonderfully special establishment, and a glorious place to spend lazy evenings. Let your night filter outside even on chilly winter nights, as charming covered areas, heaters and squishy seating makes the garden a very hospitable environment. In the summer, the scent of lavender will waft down from the roof, where it is growing in preparation for being distilled into gin. 

South London is definitely not short of great beer gardens, but the White Bear's garden certainly has to feature high on the list. Having been created in 1780, just as the British lost their grip on the American colonies, the venue is full of vintage antiques, and the walls are covered in grainy photographs and satirical newspaper cartoons. 

Fronting a huge riverside beer garden with over 50 seats, Ferry Boat is coming up trumps in the outdoor drinking and dining department. This heated space also comes complete with garden games, hearty pub grub and a range of award-winning ales.

Home to one of the best beer gardens in West London, The Sun Inn is the Barnes pub helping you to make the most of the spring and summer seasons. Head over to their picturesque haunt for fresh pints, tasty food and plenty of vitamin D.

Home to one of the best beer gardens in South London, this gorgeous Southfields pub is here to keep in beer and South African BBQ all year round. Just a short trip from both Wandsworth and Putney, it's the perfect place to pitch up for sunny afternoons and epic Sunday lunches.

Found in Islington, Owl and Hitchhiker is a pub jam-packed with eccentricities, which comes as no surprise when you learn that it's inspired by The Owl and Pussycat and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Along with a slick outdoor drinking space, the pub has a unique immersive escape room.

For one of the best beer gardens in London, look no further than The Lock Inn. Their outdoor space is overlooking the canal in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, for a friendly and relaxed community feel. Better yet, they've got live sport, darts, music and food to boot.

Head to Hammersmith where The Eagle is offering you one of the best places to drink outside in London. Along with a load of outdoor tabes and garden huts, it's also got its own burger shack and is serving up a range of craft beer.

Battersea's London House is home to more than just some delicious plates of food, they've also got an outdoor space for you to enjoy them in. Take a seat in their foliage-filled beer garden for the ultimate alfresco dining experience in one of South London's prettiest areas.

With quirky wooden tiki huts, fire pits and fabulous menus, this Brixton pub easily boasts one of the best beer gardens in South London. A real sun trap, this gorgeous garden is perfect for soaking up some summer rays, or snuggling up by a fire in the colder months.

If you're looking for the best beer gardens in East London, then it's well worth checking out the sprawling outdoor space at Barge East. Boasting a pretty terrace with lush foliage and views of the riverside, this is one stunning place for alfresco drinking and dining. 

Located by Victoria Park, The Crown is offering real ales and views of the lush area. But it's not just the booze that makes it a top place to drink outside in London. The watering hole also has an intimate rooftop terrace and a whole host of delicious food that'll keep you fed throughout the week.

Set between railway arches, Night Tales might be one of the coolest places to grab a drink outside in the summer. From retro seating to roaring club nights, there's a happy blend of the casual and the party hearty.

Hackney bar Paper Dress Vintage is bringing you a bohemian beer garden along with DJs spinning funk, soul, disco and more. Grab a table and spend your evening sipping on mezcal margaritas, cucumber gin fizzes and craft lagers.

Pubs with beer gardens around Waterloo? The Duke of Sussex has got a tonne of outdoor tables, perfect for all your tanning needs. It's also serving up a range of tasty dishes, including spit roast chicken, dry-aged beefburgers and a weekend brunch.

A home of craft brews and strapping Sunday roasts, The Brookmill is a charming boozer in Saint John's. Spend a summer's day rambling in Greenwich Park before refuelling in the sunshine at the pub's large beer garden.

The perfect spot for outdoor dining in London, this Shepherd's Bush beaut is bringing you the goods this autumn and winter in the form of fully-heated, socially distant seating, as well as tasty gourmet pizzas, craft beer and cocktails.