HERE'S our pick of the best beer gardens in Swindon...
The Sun Inn, Coate
Perfect for a drink after walking or paddling around Coate Water. This Arkell’s pub has a play area for children and a conservatory restaurant.
The Sun Inn, Coate. 01793 523292. www.suninn-swindon.co.uk.
Mackenzies, Old Town
A long patio garden offers some quiet along Old Town’s busy Wood Street. A great place to enjoy a G&T or cocktail in the sun. Serves breakfast until midday.
Mackenzies, 18 Wood Street, Old Town. 01793 430111. www.mackenzies.co.uk.
Breakfast at Mackenzies. Picture: THOMAS KELSEY
Manor Farm, Haydon Wick
Set in a restored 17th century farmhouse, Manor Farm’s exposed oak beams could keep you inside – but the beer garden will tempt you out into the sun. The pub prides itself on its “superior comfort food”, with gourmet burgers and rich puddings.
Manor Farm, off Westfield Way, Haydon Wick. 01793 705222. www.manorfarmpubswindon.co.uk.
The Red Lion, Cricklade
Perched just off the Thames Path, the Red Lion is the perfect end to a sunny walk. Multi-award winning, it serves pub classics like burgers, bubble and squeak or ham, eggs and chips – as well as fancier dishes such as pork cheek ragu and duck breast.
The Red Lion, High Street, Cricklade. 01793 750776. www.theredlioncricklade.co.uk.
The Runner, Wootton Bassett Road
With a gentle stream running through the centre of the garden, The Runner is a terrific place to take your children for an afternoon in the sun. Formally The Running Horse. Serves food.
The Runner, Wootton Bassett Road. 01793 523903. www.runninghorsepub.co.uk.
Tawny Owl, North Swindon
A modern pub, with a distinctive waterwheel in the garden. It has a purpose-built children’s play area in the garden and a grassy amphitheatre for outdoor-drinking. Serves food.
Tawny Owl, Taw Hill. 01793 706770. www.thetawnyowl.co.uk.
The Brewers Arms, Wanborough
This traditional pub boasts a sun-drenched patio perfect for a cool lager. A waffle shop, serving homemade waffles, ice creams and cakes, will keep your children’s sugar levels topped up.
The Brewers Arms, High Street, Wanborough. 01793 790707. www.brewers-arms.co.uk
The Trout Inn, Lechlade
Enjoy a beer with a view of the River Thames. The building housing this riverside pub dates back to the middle ages.
The Trout Inn, St John’s Bridge, Lechlade. 01367 252313. www.thetroutinn.com
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