Once you have arranged to meet friends though, it can be difficult to decide where to go. There are so many great pubs and bars in Leeds that picking just one is tricky. It’s important to choose somewhere with a good beer garden at this time of the year, so that you can have al fresco drink and enjoy the British summer weather.

Here are 5 beer gardens in Leeds you should check out at some point this summer:

The Pour House

1. The Pour House

The Pour House is a great pub with a fantastic beer garden, yet it is surprisingly unknown by many Leeds’ residents. It can be found overlooking the canal by Granary Wharf and has a lovely quiet, picturesque setting.

The beer garden looks over the water and is a good size, with lots of tables and chairs available. Their food menu is fantastic, and they also have a good selection of beers, wines, and spirits.

Nation of Shop Keepers

2. Nation of Shop Keepers

If you’re looking for somewhere right in the centre of Leeds, then Nation of Shopkeepers is the place to go. It has an open courtyard for when the sun is shining, but also provides visitors with a sheltered canopy and heat lamps for when the evening chill draws in.

With a great mix of beers on tap and a large selection of spirits and bottles behind the bar, Nations is perfect for a quick drink on your lunch break, an evening catch up with friends, or a meal in the sun at the weekend.

The Mustard Pot

3. The Mustard Pot

If you’re looking for somewhere north of Leeds city centre, then the luxurious new beer garden at The Mustard Pot in Chapel Allerton should win you over. It’s a beautiful, scenic spot and has plenty of picnic tables on offer.

The Mustard Pot serves up a range of delicious pub food with a sophisticated twist, and has a selection of drinks on offer. It’s very popular with the after-work crowds, but still maintains a lovely family vibe, making it perfect for a weekend visit.

The Cross Keys

4. The Cross Keys

As part of the North Bar group you know there is going to be a great selection of drinks on offer. The Cross Keys is hidden just off Water Lane, and has a warm country pub feel and a lovely, peaceful beer garden.

Their menu includes lots of classic pub grub, and they do an amazing roast on Sundays – their accolades speak for themselves. The Cross Keys is a great option for a drink or two in the sun, whatever day of the week it is.

Original Oak

5. Original Oak

The pub with the biggest beer garden on this list, the Original Oak is located in Headingley, and popular with locals and students in the area. It’s a fantastic place to go during the summer months, and they often have a large screen at the back of the garden to watch big sporting events on.

The beer garden has previously been voted amongst Britain’s best by Q magazine, and it’s no surprise – with a BBQ, bar, and regular entertainment, the Original Oak’s heated outdoor space is truly one of a kind.

By James, April 5, 2016 Restaurants of Leeds Share this story