Best Beer Gardens In London

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 a spacious outdoor garden, cosy tea room and airy pub serving seasonal dishes, this southwest watering hole is a top destination all year round. From brunch to after-work drinks and everything in between, you won't need to go far for any occasion.

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 this tranquil outside space; there's an all-day menu of fresh and ethically sourced food if you should fancy a bite to eat.

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

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.

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.

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, where you can enjoy some delicious food and a selection of hand-crafted cocktails.

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.

Sporting a fresh look after a huge extension, Vauxhall Food & Beer Garden is set to be your new go-to summer hangout spot. Munch on tasty street food from all over the world whilst sipping on fruity cocktails and enjoy sports screenings, hilarious live events.

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.

For those seeking a stunning beer garden to soak up the sunshine on a hot day or a low-key alfresco spot to enjoy brunch with friends, Hannah in Clapham is a great choice. This much-loved boozer offers a fantastic range of small plates and bespoke cocktails in their vibrant space.

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 South London. Guests can sit in tiki-inspired huts that get the sun in the summer months, and shield from the wind and rain during the winter.

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.

Head over to this charming East London pub and you'll find one of the best beer gardens in London. Fox Connaught is home to a stunning outdoor space, packed with picnic tables and perfect for soaking up the sun with a pint in hand.

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.

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.

Fourpure Taproom is home to one of the best beer gardens in South East London. Nestled within the Bermondsey brewery site, this outdoor space is a stunning spot for topping up your vitamin D levels with small batch beers and classic American eats.

Noted for its neighrbourhood 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.

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.  

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

Is this the most beautiful beer garden in London? With dazzling fairy light, comfy sofas and quirky decor, Flight Club is our pick for an afternoon of entertainment and alfresco sips. Hit up one of their weekend brunch socials and you can enjoy darts fun, bottomless pizza paddles and bottles of fizz.  

Located in the heart of Richmond is one of the best beer gardens in the city. 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.

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. 

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.

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.

Home to Victorian-style interiors and a crackin' menu, Junction Tavern in Tufnell Park also have a glorious garden space. Head to this much-loved boozer in the warmer months to enjoy a lip-smacking cocktail, or a few small plates with friends. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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 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.

One of the best beer gardens in West London, Kindred's stylish outdoor space is perfect for after-work drinks or summer date nights. Located by the station, this restaurant and bar is keeping you watered and fed with tasty cocktails and drinks and a range of bites.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A little slice of paradise in the heart of East London, Barrio Shoreditch is a taste of all things tropical without the daunting price tag. Toting the wares of South America meets the South Pacific, expect heated spaces, covered nooks and sunshine spots in both winter and summer.

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.

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 as soon as that sun pokes through the clouds, and in winter? Booking a heated booth or heading to the cosy Greenhaus. 

If you're on the hunt for a Camden boozer with a gorgeous beer garden, then the wait is over. The Steeles pub boasts a beauty, as well as serving up plenty of pub grub, cocktails and beer. To top it off? You can come here for your weekly quiz night and jazz fix too.

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.

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 then some.

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.