Beer garden weather is tantalisingly close now, and if you’re looking for a new spot to soak in the sun with a cold drink, these are some of the top rated pubs and bars with outside areas according to Google reviews.
1. Blues Micropub
Blues Micropub in Whitbutn has a 4.9 rating from 67 reviews and has a beer garden tucked around the back of the building. Photo: Google
2. The Manor
Sunniside's Manor bar always sees the area at the front of the site full on sunny days. It has a 4.7 rating from 68 reviews. Photo: Google
3. The Stables Pub and Eatery
The Stables Pub and Eatery in Houghton-le-Spring has a 4.6 rating fro 657 reviews. Photo: Google
4. The Shipwrights
Sat in the banks of the Wear, The Shipwrights has a series of tables directly next to the river for customers. It has a 4.6 rating from 631 reviews. Photo: Google
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