Best Beer Gardens In London

We've all been in search of an ice-cold pint on a hot summer's day in some of London's best beer gardens, but lucky for you, we're here to make that search a little easier. To help you navigate the gardens at some of London's best pubs, we've made a list of the best, from the BBQ friendly and those littered in wisteria, to private booths and heaters for when winter strikes.

There's hidden Shoreditch beer gardens in our guide, plus Clapham beer garden favourites with a TV screen perfect for watching rugby in the sunshine come game day. Take it from us, if you're looking to book a table outside in a beer garden this summer, these are a must-try.

Beer gardens in London, handpicked by us.

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 18th June 2025




Queen of Hoxton

  • Where: 1-5 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, EC2A 3JX
  • Key features: rooftop, outdoor bar, covered areas, and themed pop-ups 
  • What to expect: tacos from Club Mexicana, and a cool, fairy-lit ambience 

As far as rooftop beer gardens in the city go? This Shoreditch favourite is renowned for its annual themes, unmissable parties and summer drinks. Expect everything from mouthwatering tacos and churros to Moet slushies while lapping up the sunshine.

People's Park Tavern

  • Where: 360 Victoria Park Road, Hackney, E9 7BT
  • Key features: outdoor bar, pop-ups, heated outdoor space, and hacienda-style garden
  • What to expect: BBQ food and great Sunday roasts in a prime location 

With an enormous beer garden that stretches out to meet the tip of Victoria Park, this is one of the best open-air drinking and dining spaces in East London. We'd heartily recommend popping over to this Hackney spot as soon as that sun pokes through the clouds, and in winter? Book a heated booth and tuck into blue cheese buffalo wings, crispy falafel balls or juicy burgers. 

Watson's General Telegraph

  • Where: 108 Forest Hill Road, Dulwich, SE22 0RS
  • Key features: palm trees, covered areas, sports showings, and firepits in the winter
  • What to expect: live music, pub quizzes, and two for £13 margaritas on Thursdays

Reasons for visiting the Watosons General Telegraph 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 with its own bar, so you can sun yourself without having to traipse back to queue for your next round inside. The third? Craft beer aplenty, complete with pub grub mains and plenty for the kids to eat if you're bringing some along.

The Devonshire

  • Where: 39 Balham High Road, Balham, SW12 9AN
  • Key features: outside bar, burger shack, fairy lights, and covered areas 
  • What to expect: a lively space with music, cocktails, beers and more, showing sports too 

Been searching for 'beer garden near me' lately? 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 barbecue.

The Wood House

  • Where: 39 Sydenham Hill, Sydenham, SE26 6RS
  • Key features: half-covered, heated areas, flowers, and ping pong tables
  • What to expect: a relaxed atmosphere, and a mix of families and groups of friends 

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, this place is perfect for enjoying award-winning ales and continental beers.

King's Head Roehampton

  • Where: 1 Roehampton High Street, Putney, SW15 4HL
  • Key features: dog-friendly, sprawling trees, benches, and fairy lights 
  • What to expect: a 17th-century pub with modern interiors 

Roehampton's King's Head boasts a serene garden space with lots of tables and plenty of cover for if the weather should turn, and it's just lovely. Get yourself out here with a chilled tray of drinks - the pub offers Young's ales, craft beers and a superb wine list.

Brewhouse & Kitchen Highbury

Pre-Order your 9 Pint B&K Triton £50!

  • Where: 2a Corsica Street, Islington, N5 1JJ
  • Key features: rooftop terrace, on-site microbrewery, and barrel-style tables
  • What to expect: a street side view of Islington while tucked out of the way, with an ice-cold pint 

As part of a group of beer and ale enthusiasts, Highbury's Brewhouse & Kitchen delivers a menu full of mouthwatering dishes, alongside a selection of international and home-brewed craft beers. To soak up all the summer sunshine, their idyllic beer garden is the perfect place to be.

The Kings Head

  • Where: 1 The Green, Southgate, N21 1BB
  • Key features: huts, fairy lights, covered seating, and space for outside private hire 
  • What to expect: chilling out in the decked beer garden and fresh ales 

A trusty gastropub that's a huge hit with Winchmore Hill locals, The Kings Head also features a gem of a decked beer garden. Pick up anything from a good range of ales, fine wines and refreshing beers from inside and make straight for the tranquil outside space that's surrounded by pretty plants.

Rolling Stock

  • Where: 46-48 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, E2 8DA
  • Key features: pergola, covered areas, heated, and pool tables 
  • What to expect: live music, a busy atmosphere and a cool location within the heart of Shoreditch

As fitting as its space on the Shoreditch scene, it's no wonder that Rolling Stock is a wonderland of art and debauchery. Not only boasting its own art gallery and a neat rotation of top DJ names, but its beer garden is also a corker of urban art, industrial offsets and cutesy tables.

The Four Thieves

Birthday Prosecco

  • Where: 51 Lavender Gardens, Battersea, SW11 1DJ
  • Key features: gin yard, fast WiFi, foliage adorned, and fairy lights 
  • What to expect: quiz nights, karaoke and arcade games galore, as well as delicious pizza 

The Four Thieves is a wonderful social hub and a glorious place to spend lazy evenings, sipping craft beers or artisan gins and munching on pizzas. Let your group filter outside even on chilly winter nights, as charming covered areas, heaters and squishy seating make the garden a very laid-back environment.

The Fentiman Arms

RWC package

  • Where: 64 Fentiman Road, Vauxhall, SW8 1LA
  • Key features: partially covered, foliage-adorned, and live sports showings 
  • What to expect: wild country aesthetic outside, and a BBQ in the summer months

If you're looking for a grand old boozer with a top beer garden, then look no further than the Fentiman Arms. Known locally as the wild country beer garden, this Geronimo Inn boasts a hefty outdoor area complete with a summer barbecue set-up for those hot, hazy days.

Union Tavern

  • Where: 45 Woodfield Road, Notting Hill, W9 2BA
  • Key features: waterside location, partly covered and fairy lights 
  • What to expect: craft beers and watching canal boats bob by 

A restored Victorian pub situated 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 a wide selection of craft beers and wines, as well as devour sticky Korean chicken wings, loaded nachos or juicy cheeseburgers. 

The Castle Tooting

  • Where: 38 Tooting High Street, Tooting, SW17 0RG
  • Key features: Big Bakes, partially covered, heated, fairy lights, grassy and a burger shack 
  • What to expect: a bustling lawn of spritz drinkers and a cracking menu 

While you may never have thought it, Tooting harbours one of the best places to drink outside in London. Head on down to The Castle (with status as one of the oldest pubs in Tooting since 1832) as their big garden not only provides a quaint British experience, but there's real ale, bookable huts with heaters come winter and classic pub grub like burgers or pies to boot. 

The White Bear

  • Where: 138 Kennington Park Road, Kennington, SE11 4DJ
  • Key features: potted plants, patio chairs, and a great spritz menu 
  • What to expect: sun-soaked garden and a menu featuring classic pub grub

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, the venue is full of vintage antiques and grainy photos, while the menu features signature burgers, Ploughman's sharing boards and steaks, alongside an extensive list of wine and bubbles.

The Birds

  • Where: 692 High Road, Leytonstone, E11 3AA
  • Key features: fairy lights, astro turf, benches, and partly covered
  • What to expect: comedy nights and a great selection of beers 

Head East to find a quirky, laid-back and traditional boozer with bags of charm. The Birds in Leytonstone is a stylish spot that is inspired by Alfred Hitchcock; find craft beers, mismatched furniture and a quaint beer garden at this destination.

Effra Social

Portobello Perks - £4.75 pints

  • Where: 89 Effra Road, Brixton, SW2 1DF
  • Key features: pergola, partially covered, cushioned seats and heated 
  • What to expect: busy with large groups, quiz nights and great food and drink offers

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.

Exhibit

Happy Hour and 3 other offers

  • Where: 12 Balham Station Road, Blahman, SW12 9SG
  • Key features: pergola, decking and fairy lights
  • What to expect: brilliant bottomless brunches and small plates paired with cocktails in the sun

The Exhibit in Balham 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 alfresco drinking, but there's even a hidden terrace complete with plants and vibrant summer vibes.

Hope & Anchor

  • Where: 123 Acre Lane, Brixton, SW2 5UA
  • Key features: tiki huts, fire pits, partly covered, and live sports 
  • What to expect: lively atmosphere and large groups catching the football or enjoying cocktails in the sun or wine by the fire pit in the winter 

With quirky wooden tiki huts, fire pits and fabulous menus, this Brixton pub easily boasts one of the best beer gardens in the area. 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.

The King's Arms Wandsworth

  • Where: 96 Wandsworth High Street, Wandsworth, SW18 4LB
  • Key features: outdoor gin bar, partly covered, wooden tiki huts, heated, and fairy lights 
  • What to expect: pretty surroundings, perfect for meet-ups, and a cool atmosphere

With a truly amazing outdoor seating area, this fun Wandsworth pub is certainly in the running for having one of the best beer gardens in the area. Guests can sit in tiki-inspired huts that get the sun in the summer months, and are shielded from the wind and rain during the winter.

The Faber Fox

Two For £16 Cocktails

  • Where: 25 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, SE19 1TQ
  • Key features: views of London, covered, decking and live sports 
  • What to expect: a great classic pub menu and a neighbourhood feel 

Noted for its neighbourhood charm and intimate beer garden, this friendly local boozer in Crystal Palace is a perfect spot for sunny afternoons and warm evenings, thanks to a sports-friendly atmosphere and light, summer gins. What's more, you can grab brunch, Sunday roasts and tasty sharing boards at this laid-back spot.

Owl and Hitchhiker

  • Where: 471 Holloway Road, Archway, N7 6LE
  • Key features: picnic benches, astro turf and fairy lights, as well as quirky decor
  • What to expect: a pub full of facinating trinkets and a crowd-pleasing menu

Found in North London, 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 an escape room for a little added entertainment.

Distillers

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  • Where: 64 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, W6 9PH
  • Key features: partly covered, BBQ area, and an outdoor bar 
  • What to expect: a wide range of beers and ales, and a causual, laid-back environment 

If you're looking for a cosy beer garden in West London, get down to Distillers in Hammersmith where you'll find attentive service, a delicious British menu, a barbecue area and an impressive selection of craft beer; both bottled and on draught. There's even live bands most evenings.

The Railway

Thursday Cocktail Happy Hour and 2 other offers

  • Where: 2 Greyhound Lane, Streatham, SW16 5SD
  • Key features: partly covered, dangling foliage, heated and very picturesque 
  • What to expect: craft beers galore, scrumptious pub food and happy hours

With a spacious outdoor garden in the heart of Streatham, a cosy tea room and airy pub serving seasonal dishes, this southwest watering hole is a top destination all year round (but especially when the sun is shining). From Sunday roasts to after-work drinks and everything in between, stick around for the pub quiz, try their worldly wines or just soak up the rays.

The Ship

  • Where: 41 Jews Row, Wandsworth, SW18 1TB
  • Key features: riverside, fairly lights, benches, and an outside bar 
  • What to expect: this spot gets busy in the summer, thanks to its prime waterside location 

There are beer gardens, and then there's The Ship. A family-friendly and locals favourite, The Ship not only has bars in the garden and British cuisine in the kitchen, this beer garden is set right by the water for summer vibes, winters curled up in covered spaces and more.

The Abbey Tavern

View of the Football and 1 other offer

  • Where: 124 Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW1 9QB
  • Key features: split level, partly covered, live sports, and plenty of bunting 
  • What to expect: a spacious area and food curtesy of Jerk Valley

One of the best pubs with outdoor seating in London, this unique boozer in Kentish Town is an excellent spot for soaking up the sun in the summer months. Alongside screening big sports games and offering a lovely area for chilling out, it's also got in-house kitchen that serves jerk chicken, halloumi wraps, bean burgers and more.

Duchess Belle

  • Where: 101 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, SW8 4DS
  • Key features: flower-adorned, decking, murals, and pretty patio sets 
  • What to expect: a very dainty, astehtic beer garden, as well as an upstairs terrace

Balmy evenings are perfect for alfresco boozing and the Duchess Belle in Battersea has just what you need. Check out their picturesque, flower-filled white walls and relax in the beer garden for a spot of wining and dining on nachos, pies and hot dogs - alongside a cocktail jug or two.

The Duke of Edinburgh

View of the Football and 6 other offers

  • Where: Duke of Edinburgh, 204 Ferndale Road, Brixton, SW9 8AG
  • Key features: benches, parasoles, fairy lights, a big screen for live sports and an outdoor bar
  • What to expect: an expansive beer garden that gets busy during warmer months, especially on match days

With a huge garden space that's filled with glowing lights and bustling crowds, The Duke of Edinburgh is a great place if you're after alfresco drinks in Brixton. Join the South London favourite for cocktails, beer and food from Bando Belly - including Buffalo chicken burgers, crispy cauliflower wings and mushroom cheese steak sandwiches.

The Leather Bottle

  • Where: 538 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, SW17 0NY
  • Key features: fairy lights, wooden huts, and an outdoor bar
  • What to expect: varied outdoor drinking spots, from large tables for groups of freinds to cute cabins, available to book

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.

Vinegar Yard

  • Where: Vinegar Yard, 72-82 St Thomas Street, London Bridge, SE1 3QU
  • Key features: partly covered, astro turf, heated, picnic benches, live sport, and food vendors
  • What to expect: a bustling environment perfect for browsing a range of street food 

If you're looking for beer gardens near London Bridge, then Vinegar Yard has you sorted - whether you're soaking up the sun or chilling under heated covers in the winter. They've got all kinds of street food vendors serving everything from pizza to curries and burgers, alongside multiple bars whipping up anything you could ask for. Even better? You can watch live sport here too.

Big Penny Social

  • Where: 1 Priestley Way, Walthamstow, E17 6AL
  • Key features: umbrellas, bunting, and home to Walthamstow on Sea 
  • What to expect: local food and drink, DJs and fun pop-ups 

Truman's Social Club is a drinking 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. 

Vauxhall Food & Beer Garden

  • Where: 6A S Lambeth Place, Vauxhall, SW8 1SP
  • Key features: live sports outside, food stalls, table ordering app, outdoor bar and umbrellas 
  • What to expect: a range of street food from Greek to Mexican, brunches and more 

Vauxhall Food & Beer Garden is set to be your new go-to summer hangout spot, complete with crate-style tables and astroturf flooring. Munch on tasty street food from all over the world whilst sipping on fruity cocktails and enjoying sports screenings and other live events.

German Kraft Brewery Elephant

  • Where: Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, Elephant and Castle, SE1 6DR
  • Key features: German craft brewery, outdoor bar, benches and parasols 
  • What to expect: beer produced and poured onsite, as well as tastings and tours too

Located within Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant and Castle, 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 or their signature lager Heidi this summer, alongside delicious street food and much, much more.

The Eagle

  • Where: 215 Askew Road, Hammersmith, W12 9AZ
  • Key features: parasols, fairy lights, partly covered and cabins 
  • What to expect: a large alfresco space, great classic pub food and private hut hire options 

Head to Hammersmith where The Eagle is offering you a stunning beer garden surrounded by trees and covered with pretty fairy lights. Along with a load of outdoor tables and garden huts, it's also got its own burger shack and is serving up a range of craft beer.

Pergola Brixton

Birthday Treat! and 3 other offers

  • Where: Brixton Village, Coldharbour Lane, SW9 8PS
  • Key features: pergola, foliage adorned, outdoor bar, heated, partly covered, and Mexican food from Jalisco 
  • What to expect: bottomless brunches, and during the summer, it hosts sundown sessions with cocktails for £7 

Searching for pub gardens on London rooftops? It's a thing, courtesy of Pergola Brixton. Head here with your mates and enjoy tasty nosh from Mexican food traders Jalisco and drinks courtesy of their Altos Tequila partnership, while listening to live music and DJ sets.

The Crown

  • Where: 223 Grove Road, Bethnal Green, E3 5SN
  • Key features: intimate rooftop terrace, cushions and sofas, flowers, and proximity to Victoria Park 
  • What to expect: laid-back atmosphere, scrumptious food and a wide selection of drinks 

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 burgers and pub grub that'll keep you fed during the week.

The Sun Inn

Sunday Roast and 1 other offer

  • Where: 7 Church Road, Barnes, SW13 9HE
  • Key features: partly covered, outside screens showing live sports, heaters, and outdoor dining 
  • What to expect: a gorgeous Barnes pub with a pretty alfresco garden and a great menu 

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, sharing boards, meat or plant-based burgers, Sunday roasts and plenty of vitamin D.

Strongroom Bar and Kitchen

  • Where: 120-124 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, EC2A 3SQ
  • Key features: outdoor bar, heaters, partly covered, and home to where the Spice Girls recorded (check out the blue plaque)
  • What to expect: a sprawling beer garden filled with friends, and a range of beers including pours from Signature Brew

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 like halloumi fries or nachos await.

The Colonel Fawcett

  • Where: 1 Randolph Street, Camden, NW1 0SS
  • Key features: wooden booths, foliage-adorned and heaters 
  • What to expect: a cosy retreat in the heart of Camden, home to comedy nights and a great selection of gin 

With two extensive outdoor terraces to choose from, The Colonel Fawcett comes up rosy when it comes to beautiful beer gardens. Book your alfresco table to the pub here and enjoy an afternoon of ice-cold pints and quirky G&Ts in the sunshine, alongside mouthwatering handmade pizzas.

Signature Brew Blackhorse Road

Core for 4 Tuesdays and 2 other offers

  • Where: Unit 15, Uplands Business Park, Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, E17 5QJ
  • Key features: split-level terrace, casual seating arrangement and live music 
  • What to expect: a bustling alfresco area with benches, DJ sets and Signature Brew's iconic pours

With DJ sets and live music throughout the week, the beer garden at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road is a great place to spend a balmy evening. Sip on ales at this buzzing spot, or its Haggerston taproom, where 12 lines of beer are available - from IPAs and sours to lager.

Northcote Records

Happy Hour! (2-4-1 on cocktails 'til 7pm)

  • Where: 8-10 Northcote Road, Battersea, SW11 1NT
  • Key features: picnic tables, streetside dining, and music-themed 
  • What to expect: a buzzy environment and  2-4-1 on cocktails 'til 7pm

Home to a gorgeous beer garden located in Battersea, 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.  

The Arnos Arms

Quiz Night and 2 other offers

  • Where: 338 Bowes Road, Arnos Grove, N11 1AN
  • Key features: picnic benches, heaters and partly covered
  • What to expect: a cosy garden at a pub home to quiz nights and the occassional sip and paint session 

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.

Kindred

  • Where: Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, W6 9BW
  • Key features: parasols, heaters, courtyard setting, delicious small plates and cocktails, and coffee from Flying Horse
  • What to expect: a lively patio within short walking distance to the river

Kindred's stylish outdoor space is perfect for after-work drinks or summer date nights, thanks to plenty of plants and heaters for when it's a little chilly. Located by Hammersmith station, this restaurant and bar is keeping you watered and fed with tasty cocktails and drinks and a range of bites.

Ninety One Living Room

  • Where: 91 Brick Lane, Shoreditch, E1 6QL
  • Key features: courtyard setting, potted plants, fairy lights and Brick Lane setting 
  • What to expect: delicious plant-based grub and a spot of live music 

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

Barge East Gardens & Terrace

50% Off Mains

  • Where: 98 White Post Lane, Hackney, E9 5EN
  • Key features: increased coverage and heaters in winter, waterside location, plants and outdoor bar 
  • What to expect: a picturesque location, amazing seasonal dishes, and refreshing tipples

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 on fried chicken, beef or mushroom burgers.

The Imperial Arms

Happy Hour - £7 cocktails and 1 other offer

  • Where: 577 King's Road, Fulham, SW6 2EH
  • Key features: covered, quirky murals, heaters, parasols and foliage-adorned
  • What to expect: a pretty and colourful garden offering a break from the city, and a menu serving light bites as well as classics

Home to one of the best pub gardens in London, The Imperial Arms is one swish spot 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.

The Adam & Eve

View of the Football and 1 other offer

  • Where: 155 Homerton High Street, Hackney, E9 6AS
  • Key features: Greek food from Essi, outdoor bar, and fairy lights
  • What to expect: a cool beer garden with Sunday cookout sessions 

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.

They've also got a scrumptious menu of Greek food available, courtesy of kitchen residents Essi - think smoked aubergine, crispy potato skins and whole mackerel with burnt butter.

The Beehive

Happy Hour 🍻🍸🍹 and 4 other offers

  • Where: Stoneleigh Road, Tottenham, N17 9BQ
  • Key features: outdoor screens for live sports, partly covered, fairly lights, outdoor bar and heaters 
  • What to expect: a busy atmosphere on match days and an expansive alfresco space 

Searching for the top beer gardens in London? A hidden gem up north, The Beehive has got an extensive and gorgeous outdoor area at its Tottenham digs. Along with twinkly fairy lights and local craft brews, the pub is also screening regular matches across TVs both inside and outside. 

Doggett's Coat & Badge

  • Where: 1 Blackfriar's Bridge, Southwark, SE1 9UD
  • Key features: views of the Thames, partly covered, and the garden terrace is available to hire 
  • What to expect: a cool riverside spot with indoor and outdoor areas and a classic menu

Boasting 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 like hearty pies, buttermilk chicken burgers and baked macaroni cheese making up the menu.

The Rose Pub and Kitchen

  • Where: 272 New Cross Road, Lewisham, SE14 6AA
  • Key features: an outdoor bar, heaters, picnic benches and umbrellas 
  • What to expect: wood-fired pizzas and a mix of small plates in a quaint, pretty beer garden 

On the hunt for a little alfresco boozin'? The Rose Pub and Kitchen in South East London boasts a beaut fairy light-strewn beer garden that's also covered and heated in the winter months. Grab yourself a seat at one of the benches to tuck into wood-fired slices and sip tasty cocktails.

The Canonbury

  • Where: 21 Canonbury Place, Canonbury, N1 2NS
  • Key features: patio chairs, heaters, and parasols
  • What to expect: a minimalist yet pretty garden where you can enjoy hand-crafted cocktails 

Come rain or shine, us Brits know a thing or two about a good ol' beer garden. That's where The Canonbury comes in with their gorgeous outdoor space, in which you can enjoy some delicious food like seared scallops, baked camembert and roast venison, alongside a selection of hand-crafted cocktails.

The Manor Arms

  • Where: Mitcham Lane, Streatham, SW16 6LQ
  • Key features: wooden panelling, heaters, picnic benches, and covered in winter
  • What to expect: a welcoming pub with beer from local brewers Gipsy Hill and By The Horns 

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, from British sharing boards to hearty pies and burgers.

The Leyton Star

2 for £12 cocktail Thursday

  • Where: 116 High Road, Leyton, E15 2BX
  • Key features: two outdoor spaces, both can be covered, wooden booths and candles 
  • What to expect: a lively venue with karaoke and delicious burgers 

To enjoy pints in the sun and plenty of mouthwatering grub while you're at it, look no further than The Leyton Star's beer garden, complete with simple wooden furnishings and leafy touches. They're serving up your favourite beers, ales and more, alongside a lineup of dripping burgers and loaded sides.

The Holden

  • Where: 198 High Street, Colliers Wood, SW19 2BH
  • Key features: outdoor screens showing live sports, and a large space with picnic benches and flower beds 
  • What to expect: a traditional pub serving the likes of fish and chips, showing sports 

Situated just opposite Collier's Wood station, The Holden is giving you all you could want from a traditional English pub, perfect for afternoon drinks or a cosy date night. Along with slinging out top-notch pints, the spot showcases delicious pub grub including ale-battered haddock with chips and sirloin steaks coated in peppercorn sauce.

The Lock Inn

  • Where: 26 E Bay Lane, Hackney, E15 2GW
  • Key features: live sports, outdoor bar, canal-side location, and parasols
  • What to expect: darts, local beers and a menu featuring burgers and wood-fired pizzas 

For one of the best beer gardens around, look no further than The Lock Inn in Hackney. 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, boasting independent pub status, big burgers and that all-important chilled-out vibe.

Grand Junction Arms

  • Where: Acton Lane, Acton, NW10 7AD
  • Key features: partly covered, wooden huts available to rent, a balcony, and fairy lights 
  • What to expect: various outdoor spaces for relaxing with your mates, as well as live sports showings and a great pub menu 

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 - with a seriously impressive selection of small plates and sharing platters on the menu.

The Green Room

  • Where: 101 Upper Ground, Southwark, SE1 9PP
  • Key features: 200-seated garden, timber-framed pavilion, heaters, outdoor dining and parasols 
  • What to expect: a pretty fairy-lit garden and food from ethical British producers 

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

The Rising Sun

  • Where: 277-279 Richmond Road, Richmond, TW1 2NP
  • Key features: split-level terrace, proximity to Twickenham Stadium, potted plants and vines, and picnic benches
  • What to expect: a busy pub with rustic furnishings, that shows the rugby on large screens

Located in the heart of Richmond is one of the best beer gardens in the city, decked out with trees and rustic wooden furniture. The Rising Sun also happens to sling out amazing burgers, cracking pints and a wide variety of vino - perfect if you're also a sports fan looking for the perfect plot to catch the game.

The William IV London - Kensal Green

  • Where: Kensal Green, 786 Harrow Road, NW105JX
  • Key features: Dorothy's gin garden, partly covered, fairy lights, and food from head chef Greg Weaver (ex-Culpepper)
  • What to expect: A Victorian pub with plenty of charm and a large gin selection

Sometimes nothing beats a top-notch pub garden with a fresh pint in hand, so be sure to check out The William IV London - Kensal Green. This fabulous Victorian-style boozer not only has a great garden space, but also has a cracking British menu to boot, featuring the likes of mussels, fried aubergine and some truly brilliant roast dinners.

The Brownswood

  • Where: 271 Green Lanes, Finsbury Park, N4 2EX
  • Key features: heaters, picnic benches and parasols 
  • What to expect: a friendly berer garden within walking distance of Clissold Park

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, following up your antics with a walk in nearby Clissold Park.

The Wrestlers

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With copious amounts 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 and tuck into Bavarian meat or veggie hotdogs, sirloin steaks and all sorts of burgers.

Ferry Boat Inn Tottenham

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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. And if you fancy pushing the boat out, this spot offers two ribeye steaks and a bottle of house wine for just £45.

The Castle

After a rooftop beer garden? The Castle in Angel has to be your first port of call for its terrace overlooking Islington. Not only has this sky-high space got its own screen for making sure you don't miss live sport, but there's cocktail trees, magnums of wine and classic pub grub like camembert sharing boards and Sunday roasts too.

Golden Lion Fulham

Fancy a sun-soaked evening in West London? Check out Golden Lion Fulham and nestle into the venue's beaut beer garden. Enjoy a mouthwatering menu of comfort eats, featuring three for £13 small plates, pizza and gourmet burgers, alongside cheap pints, wine and lip-smacking cocktails to boot.

The Refinery, Bankside

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Looking for the best beer gardens in Central London? Flaunting a fabulous alfresco garden in the landmark Blue Fin Building, The Refinery Bankside is the ideal venue for those warmer months. Gather your pals, as you take a seat outdoors to enjoy the sunshine, all while drinking cocktails and digging into a delicious menu of slow-roasted pork, fish pie and Mediterranean sharers.

The Crooked Billet E5

Found in the heart of Clapton, The Crooked Billet is certainly a picturesque place for a pint. With both locally brewed pints and the most popular global beers available, alongside refreshing cocktails, you'll have plenty to sip on in the sun. And if you're hungry? Expect an extensive pizza menu, as well as burgers, steaks and Sunday roasts.

The Florence

Located opposite the leafy Brockwell Park, The Florence is a traditional boozer with a beautiful outdoor space surrounded by greenery. You can sip pints from their very own microbrewery, will devouring baked camembert, charcuterie boards and dry-aged rump steak under the summer sun.

Green Goose

The astroturf-covered area at Green Goose makes for an urban beer garden vibe at this Bow boozer, while the brick walls surrounding it seclude you from the hustle and bustle of London life. There are 10 keg lines and four different cask ales to choose from, as well as a whole lot of classic cocktails to pair with lamb rump, rotisserie chicken or plant-based cheeseburgers.

The Spaniards Inn

With views of Hampstead Heath, The Spaniards Inn is housed in a Grade II listed building that's been around since 1585. What's more, their 400-seater garden fronts huts decorated with fairy lights and greenery-covered walls. This spot is dog-friendly too, so expect to see some cute pups as you knock back craft beers, ale and cocktails.

The Stag

£4 PINTS OF ALE ON MONDAYS * KILL THE CASK and 2 other offers

Situated in the Hampstead area, The Stag is a traditional pub with a stunning beer garden. A real sun trap, you can enjoy a cracking lineup of craft beers here, with 24 different taps of the stuff on offer. What's more, these guys host regular live music and you can grab seasonal pub grub like truffle macaroni cheese, fish 'n' chips and crispy chicken or plant-based burgers.

The Blue Anchor, Hammersmith

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With a brilliant view of the Thames, The Blue Anchor in Hammersmith is an idyllic spot for whiling away an afternoon watching sailors and paddleboarders going up and down the river while sipping on beer or bubbles. Their outdoor area sprawls across the path, with a menu that includes smoky bacon cheeseburgers, seared seabream and steak pies.

Tamesis Dock

The Tamesis Dock in Vauxhall offers a different kind of beer garden - one that's on a boat. This floating bar flaunts excellent views of the Thames, as well as the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye, ideal for scenic sips or enjoying the regular live music on offer. And whether you're drinking by the pint of the pitcher, there's a great range of beers and ciders to choose from.

The Prince Albert

Situated opposite the gorgeous Battersea park and a stone's throw from the river, The Prince Albert not only provides stunning views, but also an urban beer garden decked out in fairy lights and foliage. Their extensive wine list offers everything from a crisp sauvignon blanc to fruity rosés, and the Sunday roasts here are pretty special too, especially as you can nab beef, pork and chicken all on one plate.

The Mayflower

Tucked away along the river in Rotherhithe, The Mayflower is a peaceful spot for alfresco drinking and dining. Their decking area overlooks the Thames, while the pub itself has been around since 1620, with a menu almost as extensive as the venue's history - think ale, craft beer, local gin and fine wine.

40FT Brewery

This Dalston spot is a haven for beer lovers, and their spacious garden area is filled with plants, relaxed wooden tables to drink at and all round great vibes. You can get your hands on all sorts of unique craft brews here, from affordable session beers to specialised small-batch releases, with a focus on sustainability trough the locally sourced ingredients and traditional methods used.

The Edinboro Castle

Camden boozer The Edinboro Castle has an enviable pub garden that comes complete with both covered booths and bar seating in full sun, so you can choose based on your group's preference. This sprawling space is found between the town's markets and Regent's Park, making it the ideal stop-off after your strolls in outdoor space or a spot of shopping. Topping it off? Cold pints washing down the likes of chicken schnitzel, seafood linguine and more.

Barrio Shoreditch

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At their Shoreditch venue, you'll find Barrio with some brightly coloured seating for all your alfresco drinking and beer garden needs. Each outdoor space has its own bar, so you don't even have to step out of the sun to grab a drink, and you'll find plenty of tequila and rum-based cocktails in a variety of tropical flavours, alongside Mexican-inspired grub to get stuck into.

Pub On The Park

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You can find the Pub On The Park right on the edge of London Fields, come rain or shine (thanks to their massive brollies). You can grab a table boasting fantastic views across the park whilst diving into a menu full of dishes made using the freshest ingredients, so there's lots to sink your teeth into. Plus, they've got a variety of beers, wines, and spirits to accompany your dinner if you're feeling peckish.

The Fox & Firkin

A lively boozer in Lewisham, The Fox & Firkin is a great choice for outdoor drinking. Their sizeable beer garden features an outdoor bar and stage, where live musicians and DJs regularly perform. It's pretty too, complete with lots of trees and even a repurposed 1950s train carriage that's used as seating.

Soak up the sun and the atmosphere on their wooden benches, while sipping own-brand beers that are crafted at the Firkin Brewery. Freewheelin' Pizza have also got a van here, so you can devour tasty slices while you're at it.

Peckham Arches

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A beer garden that can cater to all weathers, Peckham Arches is a vibrant spot in South London that's both heated and covered all year round. Their 200 capacity outdoor terrace promises lots of seating space and pretty plants, and there's always a buzzing atmosphere.

They're serving up cracking cocktails and fresh tank beer from Bird House Brewery, paired with delicious LA-inspired tacos. What's more, they host regular events, supper clubs and DJ sets on weekends.

Bird House Brewery

£4 Pints Every Wednesday

Looking for a beer garden with character? Bird House Brewery delivers. Set under the arches in Herne Hill, their large, heated garden is a go-to for relaxed afternoons and buzzing weekend evenings.

With crisp house beers brewed on-site and a rotating mix of events and DJs, it's one of London's most underrated outdoor drinking spots - perfect for casual pints, post-work hangouts, or small celebrations.

The Hawk's Nest

Margarita Cocktail + Margherita Pizza for £14.50 and 1 other offer

A cocktail bar and pizza kitchen rolled into one, The Hawk's Nest is a popular Shepherd's Bush destination that boasts a huge beer garden. The outdoor space is fully covered with a retractable roof, filled with pretty fairy lights and plants among the exposed brickwork.

Relax with a few cocktails or draught beers, with £4 pints available every Sunday. There are delicious sourdough pizzas up for grabs too, as well as other Italian snacks. There's plenty on the entertainment front too, from quizzes to pool tables and board games.

The Magic Garden

Having won multiple awards for their outdoor space, from the Evening Standard's London's Most Beautiful Beer Gardens in 2014 to Harper's Bazaar's London's Best Beer Gardens in the same year, it's safe to say that The Magic Garden in Battersea is a pretty great spot for alfresco drinking. Settle into colourful, comfy sofas with pints and cocktails, or dance to live DJs and bands five nights a week.

The Crown and Shuttle

Having been around since 1865, The Crown and Shuttle is a Victorian boozer that challenges all the modern Shoreditch bars as one of the best in the area. Their huge beer garden boasts its very own burger van, so you won't have to venture far to find tasty eats to go with your pint of craft beer or a choice of micro-distilled spirits.

The Crabtree

Flaunting riverside views, The Crabtree in Hammersmith is certainly one of the most picturesque beer gardens that this city has to offer. As well as being a cracking spot for catching the boat race under the shade of trees, you can find real English ales, gourmet burgers and hog roasts come summertime.