The Isle of Wight has several quality pubs for people to enjoy, but not all of them have the bonus of a beer garden.
Especially in the warmer months, these can be great places to enjoy a cool pint or your choice of tipple.
Some also have the benefit of offering visitors some great views and a welcoming atmosphere.
Here are five examples of well-regarded pubs with quality beer gardens that you can visit.
5 of the best pub beer gardens you can visit on the Isle of Wight
The Pointer Inn
Address: High Street, Newchurch, Sandown PO36 0NN
Tripadvisor score: 4.6/5 (from 1,922 ratings)
Google Reviews score: 4.6/5 (from 1,547 ratings)
The Pointer Inn describes itself as "one of the Island's oldest and most traditional pubs" and prides itself on its "large beer garden with beautiful downland views".
The pub is also dog-friendly, and quite a few visitors have made use of the beer garden as an area to walk them.
One visitor wrote: "There is a large beer garden, with a good-sized shelter from the sun wind and rain, where you can sit, relax, and let the children play."
Another shared: "Had a fabulous roast lamb here today - staff were very welcoming, great dog-friendly pub with a nice garden and field at the back."
The White Horse Inn
Address: High Street, Whitwell, PO38 2PY
Tripadvisor score: 4.4/5 (from 850 ratings)
Google Reviews score: 4.5/5 (from 876 ratings)
The White Horse Inn claims to be the oldest pub on the Island, with it first being recorded as a public house in 1454.
They serve a range of "fine ales" along with traditional beers, ciders and "good-quality food".
Another feature is its large beer garden and a play area for children to enjoy.
One visitor wrote: "Lovely garden to sit out in (we luckily had fab weather) and live music too. What's not to like?"
Another posted: "Lovely pub inside with lots of locals, who were very friendly, which made it like a proper pub. Outside garden was great, perfect for families."
The Woodmans Arms
Address: 119 Station Road, Wootton Bridge, PO33 4RQ
Tripadvisor score: 4.5/5 (from 447 ratings)
Google Reviews score: 4.6/5 (from 1,118 ratings)
The Woodmans Arms describes itself as a "pub steeped in community spirit and history" which prides itself on a menu "freshly cooked cottage-style dishes".
Alongside these qualities, the pub has a sizeable beer garden and play area for visitors to make the most of.
One person shared: "Visited with the family for food on a Saturday evening.
"Sat in the garden, plenty of space between the tables (good breathing space)."
Another commented: "The garden is lovely and lots of sun to sit in whilst you enjoy your drinks.
"Many tables to choose from who which are well spaced out."
The Fighting Cocks
Address: Hale Common, near Arreton, PO30 3AR
Tripadvisor score: 4.3/5 (from 1,573 ratings)
Google Reviews score: 4.5/5 (from 3,193 ratings)
The Fighting Cocks is a family and dog-friendly pub that has a large children's play area among its features.
As well as having tables for adults to enjoy a drink, kids can make use of the usual play area features, as well as pedal go-karts and a bouncy castle in better weather.
Plenty of people have been impressed by this offering, as one wrote: "In all my years I have never seen a pub garden more suited to children of all ages up to 13 as this.
"It is perfect in every way. From an under five's area, which is gated to pedal go-carts for the older kids plus a huge bouncy dome and climbing frames.
"It is every child's dream garden and more."
Another said: "The pub has a really nice atmosphere, great beer garden."
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The Wight Mouse Inn
Address: Church Place, Chale, PO38 2HA
Tripadvisor score: 4.4/5 (from 1,413 ratings)
Google Reviews score: 4.5/5 (from 3,189 ratings)
The Wight Mouse Inn can be found on the southern side of the Island and boasts "unbeatable ocean views" from its garden.
Plenty of reviews have highlighted this as a point of praise, especially when the sun is setting in the evening.
One person wrote: "We enjoyed many sunsets sitting in the garden looking over the sea at the Needles."
Another shared: "This is a really lovely spot and a great place to eat out in the garden.
"We ate as the sun went down and it was beautiful to watch."
What's your favourite pub beer garden on the Isle of Wight? Let us know in the comments.
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