The UK’s 50 best-rated pub gardens according to TripAdvisor reviews – with river views and a medieval courtyard

SUMMER isn’t over yet, and Britain is still basking in temperatures well over 20C and glorious sunshine. If you’re looking to make the most of the nice weather, why not head to one of the UK’s best-rated beer gardens to enjoy a crisp pint in the sun? The Gate Inn, Canterbury, was named in the top five Credit: Gate Inn The Turf Tavern, a historic public house in Oxford, was voted one of the top beer gardens Credit: Alamy From stunning river and sea views to a pub garden right inside the walls of a medieval castle, there’s something for everyone. And if you’re near Oxford, it’s been crowned the pub garden capital of the UK, with five pubs making up the top 50. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! If you’re stuck on where to head, these are Britain’s top-rated beer gardens, according to TripAdvisor reviews. 1. The Black Horse Pub, Rottingdean The Black Horse Tavern in Rottingdean took the top spot for the best beer garden, with fans calling its beer garden a ‘tropical oasis’ Credit: Tripadvisor According to analysis of TripAdvisor pub garden reviews by whisky cask supplier Spiritfilled, The Black Horse in Rottingdean, Brighton and Hove, takes the number one spot. It has a total of 108 five-star reviews that mention its garden. Just moments away from the beach, its beloved beer garden is a tropical oasis, featuring water fountains, artwork and lots of flowers. 2. The Wolvercote, Oxford The beer garden in the Wolvercote, Oxford, is the second highest rated in the UK Credit: The Wolvercote This Marston’s pub came in close second, with 107 five-star reviews mentioning its beer garden. It’s much-loved by locals for its huge decked beer garden, with lots of seating and even features a kids play area. Most read in Money The pub is also dog-friendly, and is known to serve great food, particularly its Sunday roasts. 3. Turf Tavern, Oxford The Turf Tavern’s beer garden is overlooked by Oxford’s medieval wall Credit: Alamy In third place is another popular Oxford venue, with 102 five-star TripAdvisor reviews noting its beer garden. This Greene King pub is right in the heart of the city and dates back to 1831. But its garden is the star of the show, and is overlooked by the city’s remaining medieval wall. 4. The Bridge Inn, Winchester The Bridge Inn, Shawford, sits on the River Itchen Credit: The Bridge Inn This charming countryside pub in the village of Shawford is an idyllic riverside retreat near Winchester. It has 93 five-star reviews mentioning its beer garden. Sit out on its huge terrace, next to the River Itchen, where you can even spot some wildlife. 5. Gate Inn, Canterbury The Gate Inn, in Chislet, Canterbury Credit: Gate Inn The Gate Inn, in Chislet, features a beautiful countryside beer garden with blooming flowers and a pretty stream running alongside it. It rounds off the top five pubs, with 78 five-star reviews mentioning its beloved garden. The UK's top 50 pub gardens based on TripAdvisor reviews - full list Black Horse Pub, Brighton and Hove The Wolvercote, Oxford Turf Tavern, Oxford The Bridge Inn, Winchester The Gate Inn, Canterbury Royal Oak Havant, Havant King’s Arms, London The New Inn, London Beeches, Birmingham The Didsbury, Manchester The Bishops Mill, Salisbury Duke Of Wellington, Chelmsford Prince Regent, Cambridge Signalman, Brighton and Hove King’s Arms, Colchester Dog & Pheasant, Colchester The Crystal Palace, Bath Allerton Hall Dining Carvery, Liverpool The White Hart, Oxford Fleece Inn, Preston Ye Olde Starre Inne, York The Woodman, Swansea Norwood Arms, Gloucester The Balerno Inn Restaurant, Edinburgh The Channings, Bristol Railway Bell, London The Boater, Bath Pump House, Liverpool Jude The Obscure, Oxford Boathouse, Peterborough Tredegar Arms, Newport (Wales) Holmfield Arms, Wakefield The Artichoke, Canterbury Cross Foxes Erbistock, Wrexham King’s Arms, Oxford Cumberland, Doncaster Grand Junction Arms, London Anglesey Arms, Chichester City Gate, Exeter Talbot, Worcester Lord Gascoigne, Leeds The Plough, Norwich Lendal Cellars, York The Old Bank, York Mill on the Soar, Leicester Rushcutters Arms, Norwich Beehive Inn, Edinburgh New Inn, Bath Avon Brewery, Salisbury Victory Inn, Southend-on-Sea Comment now