Top 10 beer gardens in London
The days are getting longer, the sun brighter, and the prospect of a post-work pint more and more appealing. All of this means only one thing: Londoners will soon be flocking en masse to beer gardens across the city once more. db takes a look at some of the city’s finest establishments for summer sipping.
The Chesham Arms, Hackney
The Chesham Arms is proof that bigger isn’t always better when it comes to London beer gardens. Though relatively small and unassuming, this pub’s outside offering oozes charm – ideal for a weekend cocktail or a post-work pint.
The Stag, Belsize Park
Tucked away in a relatively unassuming spot near Hampstead Heath, there always seems to be something happening in The Stag’s famous beer garden. Whether it be BBQ’s, garden parties or live music, the atmosphere outside this pub is hard to beat.
The Faltering Fullback, Finsbury Park
A regular amongst any “Best London Pub” lists, it was impossible to exclude this distinctive Irish boozer from the list. A London institution, the beer garden is as good and distinctive as any in the city – a sprawling, labyrinthine space that may become difficult to navigate after one too many Guinnesses.
The Pear Tree, Fulham
This late-Victorian establishment is renowned for its historic interior, but its vast beer garden is just as impressive. Despite its size,e it has a nicely seclusive feel, and is adorned with gorgeous greenery. The perfect spot in west London for a drink in the sun.
Captain Kidd, Wapping
Named after infamous pirate William Kidd, who was executed near enough the very spot where the pub now sits, the Captain Kidd possesses a swashbuckling beer garden to go along with its storied history. With extensive seating right by the Thames, the riverside location is undoubtedly one of the best outdoor pub spaces East London has to offer.
The Garden Gate, Hampstead
Their website claims they boast one of the finest beer gardens in the whole capital, and you’d be hard-pressed to disagree with them. Spacious, stylish and fully fitted with plenty of heaters, this north London establishment is truly the whole package.
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The George, Southwark
Tucked away down an alley off Borough High Street, you will find The George, once a place for travellers to park their coaches while the gates of nearby London Bridge were locked for the night. Their beer garden is vast, stocked with many tables (both traditional and barrel) and offers the unique experience of being able to enjoy a pint in London’s only surviving galleried coaching inn.
The Edinboro Castle, Camden
A few minutes away from Regent’s Park lies one of the city’s biggest (and best) beer gardens. The garden claims it can accommodate up to 300 people outside and even features an outside bar and BBQ.
Duke of Edinburgh, Brixton
It must be an unspoken rule that London pubs that reference the Scottish capital must include exceptional beer gardens because, much like Camden’s Edinboro Castle, this venue in Brixton contains an outstanding outdoor space. Perhaps the best spot in the city for Euros and World Cup matchdays, the pub claims their garden is South London’s biggest and is always packed with happy customers, not just in the summer months.
The Fox on the Hill, Denmark Hill
Perhaps the most garden-like garden London has to offer, you’d be forgiven for thinking this establishment was located in a quaint village in the South Downs just by looking at the picture alone. What’s more, the venue is a Wetherspoons, so you won’t have to fork out as much for your tipple of choice.
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