Submitted by daniel on Wed, 30/04/2025 - 08:00 Picture Image Description Where can I find a good beer garden in London? Look no further than our map. Sitting outdoors with a good, honest pint is one of the timeless joys of London. Fortunately, our city is blessed with hundreds of al fresco drinking spaces, from tiny roof terraces to sprawling gardens. Land value being what it is, you're most likely to find the biggest beer gardens the further out you go, although there are plenty of beauties in the inner suburbs. And here's a teaser: can anyone think of a zone 1 beer garden with grass? Our map below is regularly updated. It shows many places we've personally enjoyed, plus recommendations from Londonist readers. We've included any pub we like with a sectioned-off open space, including small roof terraces. But it has to be towards the pub end of the drinking spectrum, rather than chain bars, taprooms or clubs. Rarely venture north of the river? Check our our round-up of the best south London beer gardens, just for you. Loyal to the East End? Check out our pick of beer gardens within earshot(ish) of Bow Bells. Our best west London pub garden round-up features plenty of bucolic riverside boozers, and if an outdoor session in places like Hampstead or Camden tickles your fancy, check out our list of the best pubs in north London. Uxbridge and Ruislip Swan & Bottle Traditional pub grub is served up in this canal-side boozer. Watch the boats putter by. Swan & Bottle, Oxford Road, Denham, UB8 1LZ The Old Orchard Smashing pub with countryside views you wouldn't believe are in London. The Old Orchard, Park Lane, Harefield, UB9 6HJ Richmond area London Apprentice Big old famous neighbourhood pub that offers amazing views of the river from its beer garden. London Apprentice, 62 Church Street, Isleworth, TW7 6BG The White Cross Victorian pub with a great view overlooking the Thames. Part of the fun is visiting at high tide, when the garden sits underwater. The White Cross, Riverside, Richmond, TW9 1TH Stein's Bavarian beerhouse with lovely Thames-side views. Stein's, Towpath (Footpath below at the river), Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 6UX The Marlborough Sizeable beer garden, we reckon one of the best in London, despite the artificial grass. The Marlborough, 46 Friars Stile Road, Richmond, TW10 6NQ The White Swan Charming pub on the site of the old Richmond Palace, away from the tourists, with a small but beautifully formed beer garden. The White Swan, 26 Old Palace Lane, Richmond TW9 1PG The Greyhound This gastropub has a stunning view of Kew Gardens, with a garden out the back with benches and private wooden 'pods'. The Greyhound, 82 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 3AP Twickenham The White Swan The front beer terrace is regularly surrounded by water at high tide, so watch out. It's in our list of best pubs on the River Thames. The White Swan, Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 3DN Brentford Black Dog Beer House Smashing little shady beer garden, serving pours of superlative craft and cask. Black Dog Beer House, 17 Albany Road, Brentford, TW8 0NF Express Tavern Traditional English pub, with no jukebox, fruit machines or pool table in sight. It has a lovely, well-manicured (and massive) garden with patio. The lawn is, however, out of bounds, as it was traditionally a bowling green. Express Tavern, 56 Kew Bridge Road, Brentford, TW8 0EW Chiswick The Bell and Crown The Bell and Crown, 11-13 Strand-On-The-Green, Strand on the Green, W4 3PL The Duke of Sussex Victorian pub with beautiful wide windows. Beautiful garden. Tapas recommended. The Duke of Sussex, 75 South Parade, W4 5LF Acton Grand Junction Arms A huge beer garden with bonus benches right out on the river too. Grand Junction Arms, Acton Lane, Canal Bridge, NW10 7AD The Swan Tucked-away pub with a relaxing, leafy garden. The Swan, 119 Evershed Walk, Acton Lane, W4 5HH Ealing Drayton Court Hotel Fuller's pub with huge beer garden. Drayton Court Hotel, 2 The Avenue, Ealing, W13 8PH The North Star Voted the best in Ealing by Londonist readers. This is old boozer meets smart gastro pub with a bamboo-like tunnel that protects you from the elements. The North Star, 43 The Broadway, W5 5JN The Rose and Crown Friendly neighbourhood pub with colourful hanging baskets and a large beer garden with benches. Another Fuller's job. The Rose & Crown, Church Place, St. Mary's Road, Ealing, W5 4HN The Grange Voted one of the best pubs in Ealing by Londonist readers, with a large walled garden – heated in winter. The Grange, Warwick Road, Ealing, W5 3XH The Grove Sprawling gastro-place, with ample outdoor seating to the front, side and rear. We got attacked by a bee here once. That may not be a universal experience. The Grove, The Grove, W5 5QX Kensington Windsor Castle Refurbed old boozer with real ale and a beer garden with an outside bar. Windsor Castle, 114 Campden Hill Road, Kensington, W8 7AR The Sun In Splendour With a vibrant yellow exterior and a 'secret' little garden out the back. The Sun In Splendour, 7 Portobello Road, W11 3DA Shepherd's Bush Eagle A smart gastropub and relaxing garden, with faux grass and colourful deckchairs in the garden. Around the corner from the Sipsmith Distillery, so expect to get stuck into the G&Ts. Eagle, 215 Askew Road, Shepherd's Bush, W12 9AZ Hammersmith Thatched House An airy pub with a log fire, conservatory and a beer garden. Thatched House, 115 Dalling Road, W6 0ET The Old Ship This renowned Hammersmith pub is located right on the river. The Old Ship, 25 Upper Mall, W6 9TD The Dove Another riverside gem — the garden terrace is small, so if you get a spot here, savour it. The Dove, 19 Upper Mall, W6 9TA The Cross Keys Palm trees and colourful flowers characterise this tropical-looking beer garden. The Cross Keys, 57 Black Lion Lane,W6 9BG The Black Lion The garden feels as cosy as the pub's interior, thanks to a walled perimeter overhung by mature trees. The centrepiece: a circular fire pit. The Black Lion, 2 South Black Lion Lane The Salutation Chilled secluded garden and good beer. The Salutation, 154 King Street, W6 0QU Queen's Head A huge, inviting oasis of trees and cold beer on warm evenings. Queen's Head, 13 Brook Green, W6 7BL Barnes The Red Lion Nestled in one of London’s leafiest areas. There's a big beer garden with wendy houses, outdoor games and parasols. The Red Lion, 2 Castelnau, Barnes, SW13 9RU The Sun Inn Overlooking the famous Barnes village pond, with a beer garden and bowling green. The Sun Inn, 7 Church Road, Barnes, SW13 9HE The Bridge Decked pub garden filled with trees and sunshine. Bonus points for being just a short walk from the Thames. The Bridge, 204 Castelnau, Barnes, SW13 9DW The Coach and Horses A great little pub with real ales and a green beer garden. The Coach and Horses, 27 Barnes High Street, SW13 9LW Putney The Green Man Smart venue on the edge of Putney Heath, with a tidy seating area. The Green Man, Wildcroft Road, Putney, SW15 3NG Fulham The White Horse The so-called Sloaney Pony is known for its sunny beer garden, barbecue and excellent beer choice. The White Horse, 1-3 Parsons Green, Fulham, SW6 4UL The Crabtree A pretty well-to-do pub in a pretty well-to-do area, with sweeping Thames views. The Crabtree, Rainville Road, W6 9HA Battersea The Ship Great Thames views — expect busy times during the summer months. The Ship, 10 Thames Bank, SW14 7QR The Magic Garden Hippy-style pub garden that looks like an eclectic al fresco living room. The Magic Garden, 231 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4LG The Prince Albert What this smart gastropub lacks in character, it makes up for in patio-ed beer garden. The Prince Albert, 85 Albert Bridge Road, SW11 4PF Chelsea The Troubadour The likes of Jimi Hendrix have played at this renowned Chelsea pub. There's a café downstairs and a little garden at the back, enveloped in trellises and trees. The Troubadour, 263-267 Old Brompton Road, SW5 9JA The Phene This SW3 pub prides itself on its swanky garden — soft furnishings and all. The Phene, 9 Phene Street, Chelsea, SW3 5NY Cooper's Arms Located just off the King's Road, this Chelsea pub has Victorian features, craft beers and a beer garden. Cooper's Arms, 87 Flood Street, Chelsea, SW3 5TB Wimbledon Hand in Hand Hand in Hand, 6 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon, SW19 4RQ Rose & Crown A Wimbledon pub with a cosy patio-ed beer garden. Rose & Crown, 55 High Street, Wimbledon, SW19 5BA The Alexandra Good old-fashioned pub with a spacious terrace and a balcony out the front. The Alexandra, 33 Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19 7NE The Sultan Red-brick pub with real ales and a walled garden. The Sultan, 78 Norman Road, SW19 1BT White City Garden Bar True to its name, the garden here really is something, wood decked and extensive, and beautifully fairy-lit at night. Garden Bar, 41 Bramley Road, Notting Hill, W10 6SZ The best beer gardens in north London Barnet Ye Olde Mitre Inne A tremendous 16th century inn with the feel of a village pub and a garden, complete with a stone kiln. Ye Olde Mitre Inne, 58 High Street, Barnet EN5 5SJ The Black Horse A smashing pub, with a moderately sized beer garden. The Black Horse, 92 Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BW The Orange Tree Beautiful garden and a wonderful, traditional pub. Frequented by celebs and footballers. The Orange Tree, 7 Totteridge Village, N20 8NX Enfield The Plough Rambling garden, decent playground (for the kids we might add), and the honour of being London's most northerly pub. The Plough, Cattlegate Road, EN2 9DJ East Finchley The Ranelagh Pints and Sunday roasts in a decked pub garden. Lovely. The Ranelagh, 82 Bounds Green Road, N11 2EU The Old White Lion Cracking pub, very close to the Tube station, with a well thought-out beer garden. Look out for the sculpture of the old white lion. The Old White Lion, 121 Great North Road, East Finchley N2 0NW The Maid of Muswell Smart neighbourhood pub with a covered terrace. The Maid of Muswell, 121 Alexandra Park Road, N10 2DP Crouch End Ye Olde Cherry Tree This pub garden makes you feel like you've just taken a stroll to a countryside pub — a great city escape. Ye Olde Cherry Tree, The Green, N14 6EN Tottenham The Beehive Family friendly, great beer and lots of space in this lovely locals' beer garden. The Beehive, Stoneleigh Road, Tottenham, N17 9BQ Camden The Pineapple A popular Kentish Town pub, with a conservatory and beer garden. One of London's best all-round boozers. The Pineapple, 51 Leverton Street, NW5 2NX The Junction Tavern Large Victorian building with an airy conservatory and a buzzing beer garden. The Junction Tavern, 101 Fortess Road, NW5 1AG Abbey Tavern A great summer spot, with a large roof terrace and beer garden. Abbey Tavern, 124 Kentish Town Road, NW1 9QB The Edinboro Castle Huge beer garden with plenty of benches, but on sunny days can get very busy. The Edinboro Castle, 57 Mornington Terrace, NW1 7RU The Hawley Arms An autographed rock star hall, a small garden and bonus roof terrace. The Hawley Arms, 2 Castlehaven Road, NW1 8QU The Engineer Based in leafy Primrose Hill with a walled garden, recently revamped. The Engineer, 65 Gloucester Avenue, NW1 8JH The Lock Tavern Buzzing pub with a rooftop drinking area overlooking Camden Market (but not the Lock). The Lock Tavern, 35 Chalk Farm Road, Camden Town, NW1 8AJ Princess of Wales This pub has a rare basement garden, which has/had a fake Banksy. Princess of Wales, 22 Chalcot Road, NW1 8LL Pembroke Castle Has a small terrace area — but be warned — it's often full. Pembroke Castle, 150 Gloucester Avenue, NW1 8JA Stoke Newington The Clarence Tavern Previously The Stoke Newington Tea House, and before that the Daniel Defoe — The Clarence Tavern retains its large terrace beer garden. The Clarence Tavern, 102 Stoke Newington Church Street, Stoke Newington, N16 0LA The Londesborough Friendly neighbourhood pub with a beer garden and Sunday lunches. The Londesborough, 36 Barbauld Road, Stoke Newington, N16 0SS The Auld Shillelagh Lively Irish boozer with pot plant-studded garden. The Auld Shillelagh, 105 Stoke Newington Church Street, Stoke Newington, N16 0UD Holloway Road The Faltering Fullback A veritable Ewok's Village of a beer garden. The Faltering Fullback, 19 Perth Road, N4 3HB North Nineteen Family run pub specialising in ales and whiskies. Paved, but nice garden. North Nineteen, 194-196 Sussex Way, N19 4HZ The Swimmer at Grafton Arms The roof terrace here is a nice sun trap. The Swimmer at Grafton Arms, 13 Eburne Road, N7 6AR Islington The Crown A smart local, standing here for over 100 years, with Victorian charm and an outside seating area The Crown, 116 Cloudesley Road, N1 0EB The Alwyne Castle Extensive beer garden wraps around the pub and features sheltered seating as well as picnic benches. The Alwyne Castle, 83 St Paul's Road, N1 2LY The Albion Georgian pub with an extensive garden. The Albion, 10 Thornhill Road, Islington, N1 1HW Earl of Essex Located just off Regent's Canal, with a menu matched to one of 20 craft beers. Earl of Essex, 25 Danbury St, Islington, N1 8LE The Canonbury Tavern Pretty, landscaped garden filled with picnic benches and tables for al fresco dining from the outdoor Burger Shack. The Canonbury Tavern, 21 Canonbury Place, N1 2NS Hampstead The Black Lion A large split-level garden with a full sunset view The Black Lion, 295-297 West End Lane, West Hampstead, NW6 1RD The Windmill This hotel/pub has a neat little garden out the back, with a mix of chunky picnic benches, elegant garden sets and a leafy green wall. The Windmill, 57 Cricklewood Broadway, NW2 3JX The Freemasons Arms This smart Hampstead pub looks like a country house, with an airy conservatory and an opulent beer garden. The Freemasons Arms, 32 Downshire Hill, Hampstead, NW3 1NT The Garden Gate Wood-panelled 19th-century pub with a popular, large, heated garden. The Garden Gate, 14 South End Road, Hampstead, NW3 2QE The Stag Around since 1874, this Hampstead gastropub has private cabanas in the back garden. The Stag, 67 Fleet Road, Hampstead, NW3 2QU The Spaniards Inn One of London's greatest pubs, packed with history. A green garden offering al fresco dining. The Spaniards Inn, Spaniards Road, Hampstead, NW3 7JJ Highgate Red Lion & Sun A shady garden which sometimes does hog roasts in the summer. Red Lion & Sun, 25 North Road, Highgate, N6 4BE The Flask With preserved Victorian features and a partly covered area at the front of the pub. The Flask, 14 Flask Walk, NW3 1HE The Bull Trendy pub with a small outdoor decking area. The Bull, 13 North Hill, Highgate, N6 4AB The Woodman One of the largest gardens in Highgate, with both covered, decked patios and al fresco benches. The Woodman, 414 Archway Road, Highgate, N6 5UA The best pub beer gardens in south London Balham The County Arms Sitting on the edge of Wandsworth Common, a refurbed Victorian building-turned pub with a large sun drenched garden, small tables, family benches and parasols. Dreamy. The County Arms, 345 Trinity Road, SW18 3SH The Avalon Lurking between Clapham and Balham — this gastro pub sure pulls in a crowd. Boasting three outdoor spaces — a roadside terrace, a secluded courtyard, and a large back garden with its very own bar. The Avalon, 16 Balham Hill, SW12 9EB The Hope Beers with a view of Wandsworth Common. Dog-friendly. The Hope, 1 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG The Nightingale Built in 1853, this cottage-style pub is steeped in character. The garden features a charcoal barbecue. The Nightingale, 97 Nightingale Lane, SW12 8NX The Devonshire This 'Secret' bar garden is one of the biggest in Balham — head here for al fresco dinners and barbecues. The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road, SW12 9AN Earlsfield/ Tooting Leather Bottle Leather Bottle, 538 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, SW17 ONY The Antelope Now has a restaurant in the refurbished garage in its spacious and sunny yard. With Sunday roasts, a fireplace and a quiz night. The Antelope, 76 Mitcham Road, SW17 9NG The Selkirk Large lawn and decking area. The Selkirk, 60 Selkirk Road, SW17 0ES Streatham The Bull Renovated a few years back, The Bull is home to a sizeable pub garden filled with plenty of seats and colourful sheds available for private hire. The Bull, 498 Streatham High Road, SW16 3QB Sutton The Hope A courtyard, large decked garden and mini-orchard, all at the rear of the pub. The Hope, 48 West Street, Carshalton SM5 2PR Croydon The Builders Arms Traditional beer garden great for supping London Pride etc. The Builders Arms, Leslie Park Road, CR0 6TP The Oval Tavern Decent sized beer garden hidden away at the bottom of the pub (it's on a hill) — sometimes the hops grown here are made into Cronx beer. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, CR0 6BG Clapham The Windmill on the Common Country-style pub always bustling on the weekend. Spacious conservatory and generous garden located right on Clapham Common. The Windmill on the Common, Windmill Drive, SW4 9DE The King & Co Trendy craft beer pub with food pop ups and a small terrace at the front. The King & Co, Clapham Park Road, SW4 7BZ The Falcon Out the back you'll find yourself in a tropical(ish) paradise. Or hang around in the front garden and watch the Clapham wildlife. The Falcon, 33 Bedford Road, SW4 7SQ The Apollo Arms Newish pub in Clapham Old Town, with a "secret" garden. The Apollo Arms, 13-19 Old Town, SW4 0JT Brixton Hope & Anchor Verging more on bar territory, but this is (we reckon) one of the best beer gardens in Brixton. It's huge, with a campfire and a circle of tiki huts you can book out individually. Hope & Anchor, 123 Acre Lane, SW2 5UA Crown & Anchor One of the best pubs in the area for craft beer also has a sizeable beer yard (it'd be a stretch to call it a garden) along the side. Backs onto a park, though, so you can see plenty of greenery! Crown & Anchor, 246 Brixton Road, SW9 6AQ Trinity Arms Voted by Londonist readers as one of the best pubs in Brixton, with a handsome interior and healthy-sized beer garden — they call it 'hidden', but we say, not very. Trinity Arms, 45 Trinity Gardens, SW9 8DR Duke of Edinburgh A popular choice amongst Brixtonites, with a huuuuuge garden with a Glastonbury-esque feel — hay on the ground, fell tree benches and an outside kitchen. Duke of Edinburgh, 204 Ferndale Road, SW9 8AG Ghost Whale Small, artily-painted suntrap of a garden serving some of the best beer in the area. Ghost Whale, 70 Atlantic Road SW9 8PX The Landor Clean cut pub with a bushy beer garden hosting al fresco parties in the summer. The Landor, 70 Landor Road, SW9 9PH The best beer gardens in east London Hackney Wick/ Stratford/ Leytonstone Crate Brewery Set up in an old factory with canal-side drinking and pizza. Crate Brewery & Pizzeria, Unit 7 Queen's Yard, White Post Lane, E9 5EN Howling Hops Huge beer tanks behind the bar and plenty of sun-drenched benches outside. If there's any sun. Howling Hops, Unit 9A Queen's Yard, White Post Lane, E9 5EN The Red Lion Shabby chic London boozer with ales, British food — great beer garden with graffitied walls and table football under a covered area. The Red Lion, 640 High Road Leytonstone, E11 3AA The Birkbeck Tavern Local pub with a walled garden. The Birkbeck Tavern, 45 Langthorne Road, E11 4HL The Cuckfield There's a conservatory and generous beer garden within this former 19th-century coaching inn. The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, E11 2AA The Forest Tavern Naturally, in Forest Gate, this sizeable Portobello Brewery pub hides a good-sized beer garden to the rear. The Forest Tavern, 173 Forest Lane, E7 9BB The Nightingale A cosy pub with benches outside. Plant yourself down. The Nightingale, 51 Nightingale Lane, E11 2EY Hackney Central The Chesham Arms Pub is declared an Asset of Community Value, and that's easy to understand when you see the beer garden — massive, scattered with pot plants, benches, and greenery. No kitchen, but you can order pizza from Yard Sale. The Chesham Arms, 5 Mehetabel Road, E9 6DU Clapton Princess of Wales This rural pub sits on the edge of Hackney and Leyton, with views of the River Lea from one side, and large areas of parkland on the other. A city escape in the city. Princess of Wales, 146 Lea Bridge Road, E5 9RB The Crooked Billet This Clapton gem has a nicely sized beer garden, with sheltered huts and outside screens so you can catch the game and some rays. Winner. The Crooked Billet, 84 Upper Clapton Road, E5 9JP Victoria Park People's Park Tavern Enormous beer garden with dozens of benches, little cabins, and a shaded area — plus a scattering of heaters. The garden has its own bar, and live music outdoors on a Friday. People's Park Tavern, 360 Victoria Park Road, E9 7BX Royal Inn on the Park Steeped in history, this magnificent place has a small beer garden. Royal Inn on the Park, 111 Lauriston Road, E9 7HJ London Fields/ Mile End/ Bethnal Green Pub on the Park Like it says on the tin, located right on the edge of London Fields, this is the perfect summer drinking/ partying spot, with a huge park-sided beer garden, with boules — plus dancing and DJs inside on the weekends. Pub on the Park, 19 Martello Street, E8 3PE Bethnal Green Tavern Recently renovated east end boozer (formerly The Misty Moon) with an enclosed beer garden. Bethnal Green Tavern, 456 Bethnal Green Road, E2 0EA The Old George If all the studied tattiness isn't your thing, there's a slightly more polished anteroom and a pretty big beer garden out the back. The Old George, 379 Bethnal Green Road, E2 0AN Walthamstow Big Penny Social Lynchpin of the Blackhorse Beer Mile has an expansive beer garden to match its expansive interior. Other brewery sites in the area also have outdoor space. Big Penny Social, 1 Priestley Way, E17 6AL The Nag's Head Palm trees, pizzas and partitioned seating are features of this Walthamstow boozer, not far from God's Own Junkyard. There's also a good beer list, a lot of heaters, and a pub cat. Good all round. The Nag's Head, 9 Orford Road, E17 9LP Shoreditch/Hoxton/Haggerston/Dalston The Red Lion Cracking suntrap of a rooftop seating area, but you have to carry your pint all the way up. Don't try when you're tipsy. The Red Lion, 41 Hoxton Square, N1 6NH Old Fountain With craft and cask ales aplenty — and a smallish roof terrace. Old Fountain, 3 Baldwin Street, EC1V 9NU The Crown and Shuttle Has a surprisingly large beer garden. The Crown and Shuttle, 226 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6PJ The Talbot Seating around the front and the back, plus a little balcony upstairs too. The Talbot, 109 Mortimer Road N1 4JY The Scolt Head Grab a craft beer and head out to the ivy-clad garden out the back, with its own lamppost. The Scolt Head, 107A Culford Road, N1 4HT Tower Bridge and downriver The Mayflower Riverside pub vying for the 'Oldest Pub on The Thames' title. With a tiny Thames-side terrace. The Mayflower, 117 Rotherhithe Street, SE16 4NF The Town of Ramsgate This ship-like riverside pub claims to be the oldest pub on The Thames — where James II's famous Hanging Judge Jeffries was captured back in the 17th century. The Town of Ramsgate, 62 Wapping High Street, St Katharine's & Wapping, E1W 2PN The Dickens Inn With a great location at the heart of St Katharine Docks, this waterside pub boasts tiered balconies, hanging flower baskets and, blissfully, not a car in sight. The Dickens Inn, Marble Quay, St Katharine's Way, E1W 1UH The Captain Kidd This old warehouse has large windows overlooking The Thames — plus a large yard downstairs right by the river. The Captain Kidd, 108 Wapping High Street, E1W 2NE Old Salt Quay A modern converted warehouse overlooking the Thames Old Salt Quay, 163 Rotherhithe Street, SE16 5QU Prospect of Whitby One of London's most famous pubs, from the 1520s. With a sought-out drinking terrace out the back. Prospect of Whitby, 57 Wapping Wall, E1W 3SH Canary Wharf The Gun, Coldharbour Located right on the river. Boom! The Gun, Coldharbour, 27 Coldharbour, Poplar, E14 9NS Clerkenwell/Farringdon/The City The Fence There are better pubs in the area, but this is one of the few with a beer garden at the back. The Fence, 67-69 Cowcross Street, Farringdon EC1M 6BP Crown Tavern No garden, but lots of outside space on the concrete, with tables. Crown Tavern, 43 Clerkenwell Green, Clerkenwell, EC1R 0EG The Argyle Modern pub with a roof terrace area — rare for this part of town. The Argyle, 1 Greville Street, EC1N 8PQ The Old Bank of England High ceilinged pub in the former Bank of England's Law Courts. You can't miss the genuine double-decker bus that takes up half of the back yard (and in which you may drink). The Old Bank of England, 194 Fleet Street, EC4A 2LT Ye Olde London Has a pleasant courtyard space. Ye Olde London, 42 Ludgate Hill, EC4M 7DE The best beer gardens in the West End Covent Garden Punch and Judy Punch and Judy, 40 The Market, Covent Garden, WC2E 8RF Fitzrovia/Bloomsbury The Carpenter's Arms Wood-panelled pub with a small roof terrace. The Carpenter's Arms, 68-70 Whitfield Street, Bloomsbury, W1T 4EY The Grafton Arms The Grafton Arms, 72 Grafton Way, Bloomsbury, W1T 5DU The best beer gardens in south London (Including south-central London.) Waterloo Doggett's Coat & Badge Named after the 300 year old boat race (oldest in the world) that hits the Thames every July with summer barbecues in the beer garden out the back. Recently renovated. Doggett's Coat & Badge, 1 Blackfriars Bridge, SE1 9UD Founder's Arms The riverside views says it all. Founder's Arms, 52 Hopton Street, SE1 9JH The Anchor Bankside Popular tourist pub with riverside beer garden, plus roof terrace. The Anchor Bankside, 34 Park Street, SE1 9EF The Old Thameside Raised seating area overlooking the river and the Golden Hinde. The Old Thameside, Pickfords Wharf, Clink Street, SE1 9DG The George Inn The yard is given over to seating at this historic galleried pub. The George Inn, The George Inn Yard, 77 Borough High Street, SE1 1NH The Horniman This former tea warehouse offers riverside drinking with good view of the City. The Horniman, Hay's Galleria, Hays Galleria, 18-19 Battle Bridge Lane, SE1 2HD The Mudlark With a concreted drinking area to side of pub. The Mudlark, Montague Close, SE1 9DA Rose & Crown One of central London's biggest beer gardens, although new development means it's sadly in the shade most times. Rose & Crown, 47 Colombo Street, SE1 8DP The Woolpack A narrow little pub with a nice little garden out the back. Woolpack, 98 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UB The Roebuck Victorian pub with a cosy beer garden The Roebuck, 50 Great Dover Street, SE1 4YG Camberwell The Sun Trendy pub with a garden in the front and back. The Sun, 61-63 Coldharbour Lane, Camberwell, SE5 9NS Denmark Hill Fox on the Hill This Wetherspoon hosts a large garden on a slope, featuring a statue of its namesake. Fox on the Hill, 149 Denmark Hill, Camberwell, SE5 8EH Vauxhall The Fentiman Arms Great split level beer garden with covered decking for when it rains, patio heaters for when it's cold, and trees giving natural shade for when it's sunny. The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road, Oval, SW8 1LA Prince of Wales No beer garden as such, but you're allowed to take your drinks onto the grass of the square. Prince of Wales, Cleaver Square, SE11 4EA Peckham Frank's Okay… yes bar — but pretty epic. On top of multistorey car park, with vast city views, this makes for a killer sunset spot. Only open in the summer. Frank's, 95A Rye Lane, SE15 4ST The Angel and Oak Formerly The Rye. Lovely green garden that's part deck, part grass. Has table tennis. The Angel and Oak, 31 Peckham Rye, SE15 3NX New Cross The New Cross House Spacious local with a decked beer garden. The New Cross House, 316 New Cross Road, SE14 6AF Herne Hill/ Dulwich The Half Moon Landmark pub with sumptuous beer garden. Half Moon, 10 Half Moon Lane, London, SE24 9HU Florence Upmarket bar with a decked garden and recent refurb. Florence, 131-133 Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, SE24 0NG The Plough Large pub with a conservatory, outdoor decked area and barbecues in the summer. The Plough, 381 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, SE22 8JJ The Herne Tavern A true pub 'garden', filled with flowers, fruit trees and herb planters (and very happy bees during the summer months, too). The Herne Tavern, 2 Forest Hill Road, Dulwich, SE22 0RR The Railway A no frills pub with tree houses out the back The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise, Tulse Hill, SE27 9BW The Rosendale There's a huge beer garden at this former coaching inn. The Rosendale, 65 Rosendale Road, SE21 8EZ Dulwich Wood House A smart pub in leafy Dulwich with a smartly preened beer garden with cute wooden huts. Dulwich Wood House, 39 Sydenham Hill, SE26 6RS Bridge House A two-tiered beer garden — heck yes! Bridge House, 2 High Street, SE20 8RZ Swan & Mitre Georgian pub with guest beers and sports. Swan & Mitre, 260-262 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1PG The Dolphin Spacious lawned beer garden with preened hedges, it feels a bit like a scene out of Alice In Wonderland. The Dolphin, 121 Sydenham Road, SE26 5HB Crystal Palace The Alma Excellent ales and a massive garden out back. The Alma, 95 Church Road, Upper Norwood, SE19 2TA Craft & Courage Superlative range of beers on tap (and many more in cans) to drink in their small, sheltered and shingled backyard. Craft & Courage, 28 Westow Hill, SE19 1RX Hither Green and Ladywell Ladywell Tavern The tavern has had a makeover; now it's all about top quality wine, acoustic live music. It still has that nice little beer garden with wooden benches. Ladywell Tavern, 80 Ladywell Road, Ladywell, SE13 7HS The Station Hotel Serving up real ales and a sunny courtyard. The Station, 14 Staplehurst Road, Hither Green, SE13 5NB Jolly Farmer A great local pub with real character and a narrow beer garden. Jolly Farmer, 354 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6LE Blackheath The Princess Of Wales This Victorian pub has a part-covered and heated garden. The Princess Of Wales, 1a Montpelier Row, Blackheath, SE3 0RL The Dacre Arms A friendly local 'old man's pub'. The Dacre Arms, 11 Kingswood Place, Blackheath, SE13 5BU The Railway A local pub with a roof terrace and small back yard. The Railway, 16 Blackheath Village, Blackheath, SE3 9LE British Oak Classic British pub, with craft ales, wood panelled walls and a beer garden with live chickens (yes indeed). British Oak, 109 Old Dover Road, Blackheath, SE3 8SU Greenwich The Duke of Greenwich The former Vanbrugh Tavern has reopened with a fresh look, but the same old amazing beer garden, with outdoor bar and BBQ. Duke of Greenwich, 91 Colomb Street, Greenwich, SE10 9EZ Cutty Sark Over 200 years old, and full of (tasteful) nauticalia, this pub comes with a great riverside terrace. Cutty Sark, 4-6 Ballast Quay, SE10 9PD Old Brewery This Greenwich gastropub serves seasonal British food, decent beers and boasts a nice outdoor terrace, seconds from the Cutty Sark. Old Brewery, The Pepys Building, The Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9LW The Gipsy Moth Small pub with a very decent patio garden and retractable roof. The Gipsy Moth, 60 Greenwich Church Street, SE10 9BL Richard I With streetside seating and a large beer garden, heated in the winter. This place had a major revamp a few years back and now includes the garden and rooms from the former Greenwich Union next door. Richard I, 52-54 Royal Hill, SE10 8RT The Guildford Arms With a sunken decked beer garden. The Guildford Arms, 55 Guildford Grove, SE10 8JY Woolwich Dial Arch Lots of tables out front so you can sit in the sun, but often people sit on the grassy square that Dial Arch borders. Dial Arch, Major Draper Street, Woolwich, SE18 6GH Danson Stables Converted 18th-century stables. Web Link The Best Beer Gardens In London Mapped - Londonist Londonist