Sip And Soak Up The Sun In London’s Special Beer Gardens

1. The Axe

For the love of beer…

Boasting over 22 of the rarest local and international beers on tap (and even more in the fridge), The Axe is a laid back pub in the heart of Stoke Newington. Their intimate, leafy beer garden is an ideal safe haven away from the often overwhelming hustle and bustle of city life. Don’t worry, they don’t do food half-heartedly either, expect to see items such as slow roasted pork belly and panko cod on the menu, and they couldn’t help themselves but to offer a Sunday roast could they? 

‍Location: 18 Northwold Road, London N16 7HR

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2. The Magic Garden

For something a little magical…

For a beer garden like no other, this Alice in Wonderland-inspired pub and restaurant has been lovingly described as a ‘festival in a pub’ with some of the finest London-based bands and DJs regularly coming in to create the ambience. Complete with a few cosy corners, a beautifully decorated car, and endless strings of twinkling lights, this garden is a sight to behold and a unique way to spend a summer’s evening in London. Hot water bottles and fuzzy blankets are in abundance in case you start to feel a little chilly as the early hours begin to creep in.

‍Location: 231 Battersea Park Road, London SW11 4LG

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3. The Albion

For the Instagram story…

Adorned with white wooden seating, hanging floral arrangements, and trees that look like they came straight out of a fairytale, The Albion’s beer garden is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque in all of London. This Georgian building is a glimpse into Islington’s rural past, now transformed into a gastropub, a favourite amongst the locals and for good reason with an exceptional all-day menu, cocktails, and a lengthy wine list. 

‍Location: 10 Thornhill Road, London N1 1HW

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4. The Faltering Fullback

For the all-important hidden gem…

Tucked away on Finsbury Park’s Perth Road, The Faltering Fullback’s multi-layered, treehouse-inspired beer garden is one of North London’s best kept secrets. Whether you’re looking to bask in the sun or in need of a respite, this garden has it all from sheltered, forest-y cosy corners to exposed group picnic tables. As for the pub itself, the large space is filled with whimsical vintage decor plus plenty of space for enjoying some live sport, live music, and their open mic nights.

‍Location: 19 Perth Road, London N4 3HB

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5. The Aeronaut

For your inner child…

Roll up, roll up, for it’s time to take a trip to the circus! Don’t be fooled by its traditional public house exterior, The Aeronaut offers a pub night out like no other with weekend cabaret shows and circus performers, as well as weekly entertainment including social bingo, drag evenings, and wacky pub quizzes that’ll keep you coming back for more. Their Fairground Garden is a nostalgic sun-soaked haven with circus-esque lettering, traditional striped walls, and repurposed fairground stalls as an ode to the classic games including coconut shy, hook-a-duck, and strong man. With plenty of outdoor seating, craft beers on tap, and even a fire pit to toast a marshmallow or two, a summer’s evening at this quirky boozer will be worth the trip to Acton.

Location: 264 High Street, London W3 9BH

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6. Northcote Records

For the live music lovers…

Sister to Shoreditch’s Old Street Records, Northcote Records is South London’s answer to live music, cocktails, and good times. Filled with wooden benches and large umbrellas, this lively streetside beer garden is sure to be bustling this summer. With intimate jazz nights, DJ sessions, and authentic Italian pizzas, it's the perfect alfresco spot for the beer and music lovers in your life. Psst, get there between 5pm and 8pm, Monday through Thursday to get merry on a budget with their cocktail happy hour, bottoms up!

‍Location: 8-10 Northcote Road, London SW11 1NT

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7. The Angel Oak

For a good-time summer barbecue…

Nestled on the corner of Peckham Rye Park, The Angel Oak is a foodie favourite gastropub pouring pint after pint of craft beer and plating up hearty meals with mouth-watering roasts on Sundays. The pride and joy of this venue is their spacious beer garden where the BBQ is fired up during those long summer days for succulent chargrilled treats to nibble on in between trips to the bar.

‍Location: 31 Peckham Rye, London SE15 3NX

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8. Flight Club Victoria

For the competitive types…

Flight Club has reinvented the classic game of darts, making it more sociable and enjoyable, with a range of thrilling interactive multiplayer games and of course, with the added bonus of a fully-stocked bar. As well as hours of fun, this spot right by Buckingham Palace offers an alfresco dining and drinking experience in their Magic Gardens. This cutesy outdoor space is filled with colourful bunting, twinkling fairy lights, cosy fire-pit style seating, and even a red telephone box. The loser buys the drinks?

‍Location: 6 Sir Simon Milton Square, London SW1E 5DJ

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Main photo credit: The Albion

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