Whether you're a regular pubgoer or someone who only tends to pop to your local on the odd occasion, you'll no doubt be aware Bristol is blessed with an abundance of beautiful beer gardens.
They all provide the perfect backdrop for that much-missed catch-up with friends, especially on luckier days when the sun is gloriously beaming.
Below are 11 pubs across the city with particularly majestic outdoor seating areas.
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The Apple
A proper Bristol institution, The Apple is one of the best bars in the city for cider lovers - of which there are many, of course.
The legendary venue was recently towed back to its established Welsh Back home having undergone maintenance work at the Albion Dry Dock, in time for reopening on April 12.
Although the bar has had around 1,000 reservation requests, said general manager Tim Hatcher, it is operating on a first come, first-served basis and bookings cannot be made.
The Spotted Cow
With its neat edges and dark and light stripes, the freshly laid grass at The Spotted Cow wouldn’t look out of place on a county cricket pitch.
Alongside boasting a cracking beer garden, The Spotted Cow serves a top notch food menu and offers a wide range of beers on draught.
The North Street pub said bookings are already ‘very strong’ with reservations recommended to guarantee a table, although a few spaces will be held back for walk-ins.
Owner Dave Smeaton said the pub garden has been heaving since the pub reopened after lockdown in April.
Head to The Spotted Cow's website to book a table.
The Farm
With the community farm next door, a trip to The Farm can make you feel like you've left the city's boundaries to visit rural countryside, despite the fact it's situated not far from the centre.
The pub also has a fantastic outdoor seating area and serves a top notch range of food and drinks.
The Ostrich
Butcombe boozer The Ostrich has undergone a major transformation in recent years, which has improved both its indoor and outdoor areas.
The large outdoor seating area also features covered spaces to ensure it can be enjoyed no matter what the weather, as well as its own separate bar to cut down on queueing times.
The Ostrich is not taking bookings, instead operating on a first come, first served basis.
The White Lion Bar
Is there a pub or restaurant in Bristol that offers a better view than The White Lion Bar?
Part of the Avon Gorge Hotel in Clifton Village, visitors are treated to an unparalleled vista of the Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge as they enjoy their food and drinks.
Open from mid-morning, the White Lion Bar serves modern cuisine as well as a wide variety of tap beers and other drinks.
The venue is not taking bookings, instead operating a first come, first served approach.
The Cadbury
Montpelier boozer The Cadbury is a favourite with locals and also attracts people from all parts of the city. The fact half of its garden is covered means it can be enjoyed rain or shine.
It also serves delicious food which can be enjoyed either outside or in the cosy confines inside.
Expect to find small plates, burgers, a top-notch roast dinner and more, all served in a relaxed atmosphere.
Breaking Bread
Breaking Bread features a range of bars and restaurants headed up by some of the city's finest operators, including Pasta Loco and The Pony & Trap.
The Pipe & Lovers beer garden, a collaboration between the Pipe & Slippers and Love Saves The Day organisers Team Love, provides the perfect space to enjoy a few drinks in the sun.
It also serves a selection of light bites with a menu created by top chefs Josh Eggleton and Ben Harvey - as well as a banging Sunday roast
Head to Breaking Bread's website to make a booking.
The Hope & Anchor
Hotwells boozer The Hope & Anchor boasts a delightful hidden oasis which can be enjoyed all-year round.
"The garden is definitely the pub's best asset," said pub owner James Carden when we spoke to him back in September.
You can book a table at The Hope and Anchor by filling out the reservation form here.
The Star
Arguably the best Irish pub in Bristol, The Star boasts a cracking garden which has undergone a huge amount of work since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Not only that but the pints are cheap and good craic is guaranteed. It also hosts live music on a regular basis, showcasing the finest folk acts from across the region.
The Fishponds Road pub is not taking bookings.
The Hole In The Wall
The Hole in the Wall is a classy pub, bar and restaurant near the centre with a spacious garden that provides the perfect spot to watch the world go by.
Not only does it serve an impressive range of food and drinks but it's also steeped in history, named after a spy hole that enabled 18th century sailors and smugglers to keep watch for customs men and press gangs.
The pub is believed to be the inspiration for The Spyglass Inn in Robert Louis Stephenson's Treasure Island.
You'll need to book before you visit on The Hole In The Wall's website.
The Secret Garden
This "hidden" space is nestled at the back of The Square Club, just off Berkeley Square.
Although The Square is a members' club, non-members will be able to book a table at The Secret Garden for £10. There will be no fee for members.
The Secret Garden serves a wide range of cocktails and other alcoholic drinks, alongside a new food menu featuring dishes such as lobster ballotine, a vegan 'BLT' and lamb shoulder.
You can book a space at The Secret Garden here.
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