These Suntrap Beer Gardens In Manchester Have Been Named Some Of The UK’s Best For A Pint In The Sunshine

Manchester has been experiencing some lovely, warm weather as of late, defying its reputation as the ‘Rainy City’ and becoming a ‘hotspot’ shall we say with beer gardens filling up for those in search of a drink in the sunshine. The city has an extensive number of beer gardens to choose from, however three pubs and bars in and around Manchester have been named for having some of the best beer gardens in the UK to visit on a sunny day.

A new guide compiled by Big 7 Travel saw The Wharf in Manchester’s Castlefield take fifth place out of the 30 spots featured in the list. The pub was praised for its “bustling outdoor terrace”, “vibrant outdoor areas which sometimes feature live music performances in the summer” and boules court.

Also featuring in the best beer gardens in the UK list was The Oast House in Spinningfields and another Castlefield favourite for a pint in the sunshine, Dukes 92. The Oast House, a old country-style tavern within Manchester’s business district, came in eleventh place, being described as “one of the most stunning beer gardens right in the heart of the city” and “a city centre pub really knows how to stand out from the crowd”.

As for Dukes 92, a canal-side suntrap come summer time which came in 18th place, the guide gave recognition for having two levels to its beer garden – the waterside and the balcony area, which allow punters to watch the boats glide past on the canal network. The pub was also praised for having a wide selection of drinks and food on offer and that “it’s so easy to spend a whole day (and night!) here”.

Topping the best beer gardens in the UK was a scenic spot in the North West, Lake View Garden Bar on Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District. Second place went to The Treehouse in Alnwick, followed by Fortune of War in Brighton in third and The Old Mill Inn in Pitlochry, Perthshire.

The 10 best beer gardens in the UK

1. Lake View Garden Bar, Lake District
2. The Treehouse, Alnwick
3. Fortune of War, Brighton
4. The Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry
5. The Wharf, Manchester
6. The Victoria Arms, Old Marston
7. The Black Bull, Yarm
8. The Pump House, Liverpool
9. People’s Park Tavern, Hackney
10. Ben Nevis Inn, Fort William

You can discover the full list of the best beer gardens in the UK here.