Cheers to beer gardens!
A pint with a view … Sue Wilkinson looks at some of the best Yorkshire outdoor spaces to enjoy your favourite tipples.
With the sun shining and summer in full swing, we have compiled a collection of amazing beer gardens to visit across God’s Own County.
This is where you can sit and sip, enjoying the sunshine in some of Yorkshire's most relaxing and picturesque surroundings.
The Little Angel, Whitby
The Little Angel in Whitby has a secret beer garden at the back with views over the rooftops of Whitby. This is the perfect spot to take in the North Yorkshire Moors Railway steam trains passing by from the station. They also have their own in-house microbrewery as well as a great range of cask ales.
The Lister Arms, Malham
Dating from 1723, this old
coaching inn overlooks the green in the centre of Malham. The scenery around Malham is some of the best in England, with magnificent glaciokarst landscapes including Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Watlowes dry valley.
There’s a sheltered terrace at the rear.
The Seabirds Inn, Flamborough
In the heart of Flamborough you will find this beautifully maintained beer garden, a flowering oasis of peace and tranquillity to welcome all customers, old and new.
Well-spaced tables and chairs give everyone a relaxing space to drink and dine. The garden is also dog friendly. There’s a light bites menu or very tempting more substantial menu for those with larger appetites.
The Red Lion, Burnsall
Burnsall sits on the western bank of the River Wharfe. The five-arch stone bridge across the river dates from 1609. The Red Lion stands next to this bridge, dating from at least the 16th century, when it was a ferryman’s inn.
The riverside terrace offers views across Wharfedale. There are easy walks along the river to Grassington and Appletreewick or you can just relax on the terrace and listen to the oystercatchers.
Whitelock’s Ale House & The Turk’s Head, Leeds
One of the oldest pubs in Leeds, Whitelock’s is a local institution in the heart of the city. It shares its long, narrow beer garden with sister bar The Turk’s Head. Wooden tables and benches stretch all the way down the alley, the majority are covered and near heaters. If you love real ale and
craft beer, this is the place to go.
The Fox & Hounds, Wakefield
The Fox & Hounds is one of the oldest public houses in the Newmillerdam and Sandal area. It has a large beer garden, situated in one of the nicest areas of Wakefield, surrounded by woods and lake, providing opportunities for all the family to enjoy days out.
The Fat Badger, Harrogate
The Fat Badger is a stylish take on an English pub and terrace next to the White Hart Hotel. Its impressive AA Rosette awarded menu is sure to add some flare to your alfresco tipple.
The Calverley Arms, Leeds
Home to one of the biggest beer gardens in Leeds, The Calverley Arms in Pudsey is perfect for a few drinks and bite to eat outdoors. The terrace
is filled with garden tables, many of which come with collapsible parasols, or you can head out onto the grass, where traditional picnic tables await.
The White House Inn, Sandsend
Slightly away from the main hustle and bustle of Whitby, towards Sandsend, you will find this hidden gem.
With uninterrupted panoramic views towards Whitby Golf Course and the coastline of Sandsend, this is the perfect spot for a pint with a view.
You can pick up a light snack, afternoon tea or something more filling from the ingredient-led locally sourced menu.
A pub of immense character with an unaltered interior and beer still poured from a jug, The Falcon Inn is in a
The Falcon Inn, Arncliffe
corner of Arncliffe’s large village green. It was used as the original Woolpack of TV’s Emmerdale Farm in the early 1970s.
The crowning glory of this pub is its setting, in the valley of Littondale, with steep slopes sweeping up to moorland heights, framed by limestone crags. Sit on a bench outside the pub overlooking – or on – the green.
The Mayfield Seamer, Scarborough
The Mayfield is the perfect country pub in the heart of Seamer village. It is a popular choice for families, offering a selection of real ale and wines, some great traditional family favourites and popular carvery.
It has a fun indoor play area for little ones and a secluded beer garden at the back of the pub.