The best pub gardens in London

North London pubs with beer gardens

• The Old White Lion at 121 Great N Rd, N2 0NW
• The Faltering Fullback at 19 Perth Rd, Finsbury Park, N4 3HB
• The Woodman at 414 Archway Rd, N6 5UA
• The Red Lion & Sun at 25 North Rd, N6 4BE
• The Maynard Arms at 70 Park Rd, N8 8SX
• The Maid of Muswell at 121 Alexandra Park Rd, N10 2DP
• The White Hart at 69 Stoke Newington High St, N16 8EL
• The Londesborough at 36 Barbauld Rd, N16 0SS
• The Rose & Crown at 199 Stoke Newington Church St, N16 9ES
• The Beehive Pub at Stoneleigh Rd, N17 9BQ
• The Flask at 14 Flask Walk, NW3 1HE
• The Garden Gate at 14 S End Rd, NW3 2QE
• The Spaniards Inn at Spaniards Rd, NW3 7JJ
• The Old Bull & Bush at N End Way, NW3 7HE
• The Holly Bush at 22 Holly Mount, NW3 6SG
• The Black Lion at 295 W End Ln, NW6 1LG
• The Old Bell at 38 Kilburn High Rd, North Maida Vale, NW6 5UA

The 16^th-century Spaniards Inn is host to one of the best beer gardens North London has to offer, and it’s right beside Hampstead Heath if you fancy a post-pint stroll. In the winter, check out the heated garden at The Garden Gate, which is also moments away from Hampstead Heath. The Garden Gate is also dog-friendly and popular with dog owners, making it a great place to socialise for you and your pet.

For pies and scotch eggs, try The Beehive’s partially-covered terrace and pub garden, and for some entertainment, including bar games and ping pong, we recommend The Crooked Billet.

East London pubs with beer gardens

• George Tavern at 373 Commercial Rd, Stepney Green, E1 0LA
• The Blind Beggar at 337 Whitechapel Rd, E1 1BU
• Big Chill Brick Lane at Dray Walk, Brick Ln, E1 6QL
• Prospect of Whitby at 57 Wapping Wall, E1W 3SH
• Old George at 379 Bethnal Green Rd, E2 0AN
• The Anchor & Hope at 15 High Hill Ferry, E5 9HG
• The Crown at 223 Grove Rd, E3 5SN
• The Victoria at 110 Grove Rd, Bow, E3 5TH
• The Angel of Bow at 171 Devons Rd, Bow, E3 3QX
• The Crooked Billet at 84 Upper Clapton Rd, E5 9JP
• The Red Lion at 80 High St S, E6 6ET
• The Three Compasses at 99 Dalston Ln, E8 1NH
• Chesham Arms at 15 Mehetabel Rd, E9 6DU
• The Birkbeck Tavern at 45 Langthorne Rd, E11 4HL
• The Refreshment Room at 25 Broadway, E15 4BQ
• The Village Pub at 31 Orford Rd, E17 9NL
• Dial Arch at Riverside at The Warren Royal Arsenal, No 1 St, SE18 6GH
• British Oak at 109 Old Dover Rd, SE3 8SU

In terms of pub gardens, London’s east side has plenty to choose from. The Anchor & Hope is a small, local pub on the bank of the River Lea – there’s nothing like a nice cocktail as you watch houseboats drift by. Similarly atmospheric is Dial Arch, a pub and dining room in a converted munitions factory, which provides a great terrace.

East London pubs with beer gardens will struggle to beat the classic Prospect of Whitby, set beside the Thames at Wapping. It claims to be the city’s oldest riverside pub, dating back to approximately 1520. In terms of historic pubs, the Blind Beggar is famous as the site of a murder by gangster Ronnie Kray in the 1960s – but it also has a charming pub garden.

For a dog-friendly pub garden, try the Red Lion or the Old George.

South London pubs with beer gardens

• The Clapham Tap at 128 Clapham Manor St, SW4 6ED
• The Sun at 47 Old Town, London SW4 0JL
• The Magic Garden at 231 Battersea Park Rd, SW11 4LG
• The Green Man at Wildcroft Rd, SW15 3NG
• The Telegraph at Putney Heath, SW15 3TU
• The King's Head at 1 Roehampton High St, SW15 4HL
• The Bull Streatham at 498 Streatham High Rd, SW16 3QB
• The Leather Bottle at 538 Garratt Ln, SW17 0NY
• The Hope at 1 Bellevue Rd, SW17 7EG
• The County Arms at 345 Trinity Rd, SW18 3SH
• The Garden Shed at 145 Haydons Rd, SW19 1AN
• The Rose Pub & Kitchen at 272 New Cross Rd, SE14 6AA
• Rose Pub & Kitchen at 272 New Cross Rd, SE14 6AA
• The Rye at 31 Peckham Rye, SE15 3NX
• The Herne Tavern at 2 Forest Hill Rd, SE22 0RR
• The Florence at 131 Dulwich Rd, SE24 0NG
• The Great North Wood at 3 Knight's Hill, Norwood, SE27 0HS

The shaded outdoor garden at the Garden Shed is ideal for summer socialising, and the Telegraph, located within Putney Heath, has delightful outdoor space all year round. The Hope is a dog-friendly pub that overlooks Wandsworth Common, and the burgers are reportedly the best in the area.

Of all the pub gardens in London, you’ll be hard pressed to do better than the Leather Bottle’s. This 300-year-old has a giant outdoor area, complete with beach huts and games. If you enjoy games and outdoor activities, it’s also worth checking out the Green Man on Putney Heath.

The shaded outdoor garden at the Garden Shed is ideal for summer socialising, and the Telegraph, located within Putney Heath, has delightful outdoor space all year round. The Hope is a dog-friendly pub that overlooks Wandsworth Common, and the burgers are reportedly the best in the area.

Of all the pub gardens in London, you’ll be hard pressed to do better than the Leather Bottle’s. This 300-year-old establishment has a giant outdoor area, complete with beach huts and games. If you enjoy games and outdoor activities, it’s also worth checking out the Green Man on Putney Heath.

West London pubs with beer gardens

• The Aeronaut at 264 High St, W3 9BH
• The Duke Of Sussex at 75 S Parade, W4 5LF
• The Grange Ealing at Warwick Rd, W5 3XH
• The Queen's Head at 13 Brook Green, W6 7BL
• The Crabtree at Rainville Rd, W6 9HA
• Garden Bar at 41 Bramley Rd, W10 6SZ
• The Sun in Splendour at 7 Portobello Rd, W11 3DA
• The Eagle at 215 Askew Rd, W12 9AZ
• The Crown & Sceptre at 57 Melina Rd, W12 9HY
• The Duke of Kent at Scotch Common, W13 8DL
• The Atlas at 16 Seagrave Rd, SW6 1RX
• The Sun Inn at 7 Church Rd, SW13 9HE
• The Mason's Arms at 665 Harrow Rd, NW10 5NU

West London pubs with beer gardens are fairly common, and the standards are high. We recommend the Queen’s Head in Hammersmith, which serves traditional Sunday roast dinners in a carefully kept garden.

For a relaxed day, consider Crabtree, a traditional country pub with a beautiful tree-covered garden by the river. Dogs love the Duke of Kent in Ealing, as well as the Garden Bar.

Central London pubs with beer gardens

• The Yard Bar at 57 Rupert St, W1D 7PL
• The Fentiman Arms at 64 Fentiman Rd, SW8 1LA
• Colonies at 25 Wilfred St, SW1E 6PR
• Bunch of Grapes at 2 St Thomas St, SE1 9RS
• The Camel & Artichoke at 121 Lower Marsh, SE1 7AE
• The Woolpack at 98 Bermondsey St, SE1 3UB
• The Edge Shoreditch at 23-24 Shoreditch High St, E1 6PG
• The Princess of Prussia at 15 Prescot St, E1 8AZ

Given the cost of space in Central London, finding a pub with a spacious garden is no easy task, and even pubs with outdoor seating in Central London are often packed. However, there are certainly a few pub gardens in London’s busiest areas – you just need to know where to look. 

The Woolpack is one of the best beer gardens in Central London, where you can forget you’re in the city. Similarly, The Princess of Prussia is known for its green patio garden (and the ales and food on offer), which offers an oasis from the hectic city.

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