Favourite Summer Pubs
As we reach high summer pub gardens become more important than the interiors. The editors of the Guide have put together a selection of some of the finest pubs for the summer - be they in breathtaking locations, have delightful gardens or indeed both! We are sure there will be something on the list to catch your eye.
Click here to check out our map of the Summer Pubs
Pandora, Mylor Bridge, Cornwall
Beautifully placed waterside inn with seats on long floating pontoon, lots of atmosphere in beamed and flagstoned rooms, and some sort of food all day
Informal, busy bar – not a traditional pub – right by wonderful beach with modern food and drinks, and lively staff and customers
Busy pub, seats overlooking inlet and visiting boats, thick-walled bars with log fires, west country beers, popular food, and friendly atmosphere
Remote but very popular waterside pub with fine choice of drinks, super summer barbecues and lots of space in big garden
Extremely (and deservedly) popular pub with decking and conservatory seats overlooking the River Test, half a dozen ales, and wide range of enjoyable bar food, usefully served all day
Mill at Elstead, Elstead, Surrey
Fascinating and beautifully located watermill conversion, great service, big attractive waterside garden, Fullers beers, bar food
Three Horseshoes, Elsted, Sussex
Bustling, friendly and well run country pub, congenial little beamed rooms, enjoyable food, and good drinks; wonderful views from flower-filled garden
Exceptional unspoilt pub, super value snacks, very well kept beers, good quality house wines, lovely friendly atmosphere, and nice garden; can be busy
White Horse, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk
Bustling, popular bar, big airy dining conservatory looking over tidal bird marshes, real ales and lovely food; comfortable bedrooms
Charles Bathurst, Langthwaite, Yorks
Friendly country pub with bustling atmosphere, good mix of customers, thoughtful wine list, decent real ales, and interesting bar food; comfortable bedrooms, lots of walks
Interesting waterside pub with appealing seafaring bric-a-brac, half a dozen very well kept beers and enjoyable food
Kings Head, Wadenhoe, Northants
Country pub in idyllic riverside spot; decent range of beers, pubby food
Genuinely unspoilt, with lots of atmosphere in the tiny, dark rooms, and a bustling summer garden; good beers, and reliable food
Fantastic food using tip-top ingredients served in extensive dining rooms, a fine choice of drinks, two-acre garden, comfortable bedrooms
Applecross Inn, Applecross, Scotland
Wonderfully remote pub reached by extraordinarily scenic drive; particularly friendly welcome, and excellent sensibly priced fresh seafood
Remarkable conversion of dutch grain barge with impressive real ales and good value oriental-style food
Square & Compass, Worth Matravers, Dorset
Unchanging country tavern, masses of character, in the same family for many years; lovely sea views and fine nearby walks
Highwayman, Nether Burrow, Lancs
Substantial old stone house with country interior serving carefully sourced and prepared food; lovely gardens
Lovely Exmoor setting looking over Tarr Steps and lots to do nearby; popular food, a fine range of drinks, and friendly staff; bedrooms
George & Dragon, Speldhurst, Kent
Fine old pub, beams, flagstones and huge fireplaces, local beers, good food, and attractive outside seating areas
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