The best beer gardens to visit in Lincolnshire while the sun shines
With the sun finally making an appearance, it’s that time of year where you can enjoy a drink outside while attempting to get a suntan under the British sun.
However, you may be asking where has the best beer garden?
Well, here are some for you in Lincolnshire to try out…
The Lord Harrowby, Grantham
A family-friendly atmosphere and award-winning Camra pub, The Lord Harrowby offers a spacious beer garden with plenty of shelter for those who may want some shade. Inside, there is a traditional bar with a Victorian style, offering a snug feeling.
There is also a great selection of real ale and cider for customers.
Location - Dudley Road, Grantham
The Blue Pig, Grantham
Located in the historic quarter of Grantham, The Blue Pig is praised for its ‘hidden’ beer garden, offering customers a quiet place to enjoy a cold drink in the simmering sun.
Alongside a popular variety of drinks on offer, the menu also includes a range of real ales. Every Wednesday is also quiz night and the filled Yorkshire puddings always go down a storm with customers!
Location - Vine Street, Grantham
The Tap, Grantham
This bar is considered a small and quirky bar with a cool music theme to it. The Tap has been praised for its beer garden, as well as its choice of drinks and good prices.
Situated at the back of the pub is a cocktail bar and function room, which can be hired out.
Location - Westgate, Grantham
Bull and Swan, Stamford
The Bull and Swan offers customers more than the average beer garden. Part of it would be considered a gardeners delight, with its herb gardens for people to admire on benches.
Or there is an outdoor cinema for the keen movie goer. Its spacious layout offers a variety for customers to enjoy a drink in the sun.
Location - High Street St Martin’s, Stamford
Orbis, Stamford
Orbis is not your average pub, but more of a top pick for food and cocktails.
Its rooftop terrace provides the perfect place to enjoy a martini or a gin and tonic under the summer sun. All of its food on offer is also gluten free.
Location - All Saints’ Place, Stamford
The Crown Hotel, Stamford
This three-star hotel offers dining areas with different styles, alongside a bar, all set in the middle of historic Stamford.
Its beer garden is set away from the crowds, giving customers a space to enjoy a quiet drink in the sun.
Location - All Saints Place, Stamford
Smith’s, Bourne
This pub has been visited by the Lincs Online Secret Drinker, who considered the beer garden as ‘enormous’, with a ‘cracking’ outside bar and large kids play area, making it a great destination for families.
The pub itself can also be considered a tardis, with much to discover and plenty of space for customers to enjoy the bar’s menu.
Location - North Street, Bourne
The Chequers of Weston, Weston
The pub is comfortable, but also spacious as it can fit 100 diners indoors and 120 outdoors. Its large beer garden is the perfect location for events to be held with its marquee.
The bar is well-stocked with real ale, as well as a wide variety of spirits and wine.
Location - High Road, Weston, Spalding
The Tulip Queen, Spalding
The Tulip Queen is inviting its customers to “come and say hello sunshine” in its “great pub beer garden”, while the sun is here to stay.
If anyone gets peckish, its friendly team is also on hand to offer customers food from its range of menus, whether it is a pub classic, little bite or a fulfilling meal.
Location - Barrier Bank Development, Spalding
The Ship Inn, Surfleet
The Ship Inn is considered a “hidden gem of Lincolnshire”, offering customers homemade, locally sourced food, real ales and a friendly atmosphere.
Its location offers a beautiful view of the reservoir and furry friends are also welcome!
Location - Reservoir Road, Surfleet, Spalding
The Pyewipe Inn, Lincoln
The Secret Drinker paid a visit to The Pyewipe Inn in April, praising its large beer garden.
With plenty of benches outside in the beer garden to sit on, a visit to The Pyewipe Inn also offers customers a chance to watch nearby boats, ramblers and people attempt to ride a paddle board.
Inside the pub, there is a cosy, yet vibrant decor that exacerbates its charm.
Location - Saxilby Road, Lincoln
8 Sail Brewery, Heckington
Have you ever been to a microbrewery inside a renovated windmill? Then the 8 Sail Brewery may be the place to check out.
Although it may not be like the stereotypical beer garden, customers can feast their eyes on the former windmill while they enjoy a drink.
The Secret Drinker has praised the warm and friendly atmosphere of the microbrewery, as everyone was having a great time on their last visit.
Drinks are also of great cost value for customers.
Location - Hale Road, Heckington, Sleaford
The Lumley, Skegness
We couldn’t end this list without featuring a beer garden that is near the seaside. This grand pub, which overlooks the railway station, will be the first stop for many holiday makers is Skegness.
This has been another stop for the Secret Drinker, who considered its beer garden as ‘magnificent’. There are rows and rows of benches, so it promises a packed atmosphere when every seat is taken.
The pub’s decor is a combination of modern and tradition, and it is the perfect destination to enjoy one of Lincolnshire’s favourite seaside destinations.
Location - Lumley Square, Skegness
Will you be heading to any of these beer gardens? Let us know in the comments.
