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London / Sketch for a summer
The Red Lion is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

1. The Red Lion

7.1
132 Stoke Newington Church St, London, Greater London
Pub · Hackney · 19 tips and reviews
Old Fountain is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

2. Old Fountain

8.6
3 Baldwin St, Hoxton, Greater London
Pub · Hoxton, London, Greater London · 70 tips and reviews
Queen of Hoxton Rooftop is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

3. Queen of Hoxton Rooftop

7.7
1-5 Curtain Rd, Shoreditch, Greater London
Roof Deck · 33 tips and reviews
Royal Inn On The Park is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

4. Royal Inn On The Park

7.5
111 Lauriston Rd, London, Greater London
Pub · Hackney · 32 tips and reviews
Red Lion is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

5. Red Lion

7.1
41 Hoxton Sq (at Hoxton St), Hoxton, Greater London
Pub · 36 tips and reviews
The Woodbine is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

6. The Woodbine

8.1
215 Blackstock Rd, Finsbury Park, Greater London
Pub · 13 tips and reviews
The Shakespeare is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

7. The Shakespeare

7.0
57 Allen Rd (Shakespeare's Walk), Stoke Newington, Greater London
Pub · 9 tips and reviews
Netil House is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

8. Netil House

1 Westgate St, London, Greater London
Coworking Space · London Fields · 10 tips and reviews
The Shaftesbury Tavern is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

9. The Shaftesbury Tavern

8.3
534 Hornsey Rd. (Shaftesbury Ave.), London, Greater London
Pub · 13 tips and reviews
The Prince London is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

10. The Prince London

7.7
14 Lillie Road, London, Greater London
Restaurant · West Kensington · 16 tips and reviews
The People's Park Tavern is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

11. The People's Park Tavern

7.9
360 Victoria Park Rd, Victoria Park, Greater London
Pub · 62 tips and reviews
Nags Head is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

12. Nags Head

7.0
9 Orford Road, London, Greater London
Pub · Waltham Forest · 33 tips and reviews
The Abbey Tavern is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

13. The Abbey Tavern

7.4
124 Kentish Town Rd, London, Greater London
Pub · Cantelowes · 23 tips and reviews
The Sir Richard Steele is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

14. The Sir Richard Steele

8.1
97 Haverstock Hill, London, Greater London
Pub · Belsize · 43 tips and reviews
Dalston Eastern Curve Garden is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

15. Dalston Eastern Curve Garden

9.3
Dalston Ln (Hackney Peace Carnival Mural, at 13 Dalston Ln.), Dalston, Greater London
Garden · 54 tips and reviews
The Quince Tree is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

16. The Quince Tree

5A Clifton Villas, London, Greater London
Café · Little Venice · 32 tips and reviews
The Culpeper is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

17. The Culpeper

8.8
40 Commercial St, London, Greater London
Pub · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 88 tips and reviews
Frank's Café & Campari Bar is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

18. Frank's Café & Campari Bar

8.7
10th Floor, Multi-Story Carpark (at 95a Rye Ln), Peckham, Greater London
Beer Garden · 94 tips and reviews
Towpath Cafe is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

19. Towpath Cafe

42 De Beauvoir Crst. (Whitmore St.), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · De Beauvoir · 67 tips and reviews

Sally Doris K.Sally Doris Kim: Lovely place to have a coffee by the canal when the sun is out :-)) food looks good. They sell ice cream!

20. Dalston Roof Park

8.7
18-22 Ashwin St, Hackney, Greater London
Roof Deck · 27 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Webber: Great new community outdoor space in Dalston. Part of Bootstrap company

Hackney City Farm is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

21. Hackney City Farm

8.7
1 Goldsmiths Row (at Haggerston Park), London, Greater London
Farm · Hackney · 54 tips and reviews
Netil360 is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

22. Netil360

9.0
1 Westgate St, Hackney, Greater London
Roof Deck · 39 tips and reviews

Ryan F.Ryan Frye: Great rooftop obviously. It's a Pimms and astroturf wonderland.

23. The Albion

8.0
10 Thornhill Rd, London, Greater London
Gastropub · Barnsbury · 86 tips and reviews

Phil C.Phil Clark: Great garden in the summer. Need to arrive early!

24. The Alwyne Castle

6.2
83 St. Paul's Rd, Highbury, Greater London
Pub · Canonbury · 55 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: There’s plenty of space for alfresco quaffing in an enormous front garden that spills down the sides of this friendly pub. You can sop up the booze with regular summer barbecues (weather permitting). Read more.

25. Earl of Essex

8.9
25 Danbury St (btwn Gerrard Rd & St Peter's St), Islington, Greater London
Pub · 76 tips and reviews

Steve G.Steve Garside: Amazing pub.

26. Edinboro Castle

7.8
57 Mornington Terrace (Delancey St), London, Greater London
Pub · 81 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: Head on a Monday and the oft-miserable service is actually acceptable. Lovely beer garden, and the interior's nice too.

27. The Faltering Fullback

8.8
19 Perth Rd (at Ennis Rd), Finsbury Park, Greater London
Pub · 107 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: Pool table, hidden rooms, tree-house beer garden, everything covered in Ivy (the plant, not a sluttish bar maid). Could this be the perfect pub? It would be if they did some decent ales.

28. Junction Tavern

7.8
101 Fortess Rd, London, Greater London
Pub · Kentish Town · 29 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: Good option if you're looking for a beer garden plus nice food.

29. The Stag

8.5
67 Fleet Rd, London, Greater London
Gastropub · 72 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Nowadays, The Stag attracts a young, laid-back crowd, drawn to the large selection of decent ales and spacious rear garden, with its leafy displays, outdoor heaters and covered areas. Read more.

30. The Avalon

7.6
16 Balham Hill, London, Greater London
Gastropub · Balham · 55 tips and reviews

Gavin B.Gavin Bell: One of the best beer gardens around. Though if you order a 'bucket' of chips, guarantee they'll arrive before your meal as they come from the main kitchen and not the bbq. But at least they tell you t

31. County Arms

7.0
345 Trinity Rd, Wandsworth, Greater London
Pub · 13 tips and reviews

Oliver O.Oliver Ogg: Just enjoyed a fantastic burger in the garden. Perfect.

32. The Prospect of Whitby

8.2
57 Wapping Wall (at Trafalgar Ct), Wapping, Greater London
Pub · 103 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: A 'destination pub', normally crammed to its ancient rafters. Nice cosy seats along the river wall allow prime views of the passing speed boats and pirate's noose.

33. The Scolt Head

8.6
107A Culford Rd, London, Greater London
Pub · De Beauvoir · 62 tips and reviews

Sue S.Sue Sinton Smith: My favourite pub round here. Great beer garden and amazing paintings inside.

34. The Water Poet

9-11 Folgate St, Spitalfields, Greater London
Pub · 145 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: Smashing (and rare) beer garden in the City fringes. Food is also very good. Gets way too busy on a Friday.

35. The White Horse

8.7
1-3 Parsons Green Ln. (cnr. Ackmar Rd.), London, Greater London
Pub · Hammersmith and Fulham · 78 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: This popular pub nuzzled on the corner of Parson’s Green takes barbecuing seriously – using only charcoal grills and roasting whole hogs. Read more.

36. The Spaniards Inn

8.5
Spaniards Rd, Hampstead, Greater London
Pub · Hampstead · 83 tips and reviews

Rob K.Rob Kniaz: Come on a nice day and enjoy the huge outdoor patio

37. The Pineapple

8.7
51 Leverton St (Railey Mews), Kentish Town, Greater London
Pub · 47 tips and reviews

Sarah W.Sarah Watson: Nice beer garden, perfect for a cold drink on a summers evening. Kitchen being renovated so no food.

38. The Flask

8.1
14 Flask Walk (Back Ln), Hampstead, Greater London
Pub · 32 tips and reviews

Rob K.Rob Kniaz: Hang out on the sidewalk in nice weather - Flask Walk is beautiful on a nice day.

39. The Duke of Edinburgh

8.3
204 Ferndale Rd. (near Bythorn St.), Brixton, Greater London
Pub · Brixton, London, Greater London · 61 tips and reviews

Cat G.Cat Gee: This unseeming pub in a backstreet of Brixton is actually home to one of the most impressive beer gardens you've ever seen. It also has a thai kitchen and the prices are good too.

Windsor Castle is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

40. Windsor Castle

8.1
114 Campden Hill Rd, Kensington, Greater London
Pub · 62 tips and reviews

41. The Leather Bottle

7.7
538 Garratt Ln, Earlsfield, Greater London
Pub · 28 tips and reviews

Marcus I.Marcus Iles: Love the petanque and the extensive beer garden. Pub for the summer.

42. The Crown and Shuttle

8.3
226 Shoreditch High St, Shoreditch, Greater London
Pub · 126 tips and reviews

Nicola G.Nicola Gastaldi: Re-opened in 2013, after 12 years. In 2001 was a strip club, now it's been restored and is GREAT. Have a pint there, nice garden for the sunny days too.

Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

43. Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden

8.7
Belvedere Rd, London, Greater London
Roof Deck · London · 37 tips and reviews
Smokehouse is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

44. Smokehouse

8.9
63-69 Canonbury Rd, Islington, Greater London
Pub · 110 tips and reviews
Myddleton Arms is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

45. Myddleton Arms

9.2
52 Canonbury Rd, London, Greater London
Pub · Canonbury · 14 tips and reviews
Strongroom Bar is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

46. Strongroom Bar

8.1
120-124 Curtain Rd, London, Greater London
Pub · Shoreditch · 122 tips and reviews
Crate Brewery is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

47. Crate Brewery

9.0
Unit 7, White Building (Queens Yard), London, Greater London
Brewery · Tower Hamlets · 223 tips and reviews
Howling Hops Tank Bar is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

48. Howling Hops Tank Bar

9.3
Queens Yard (White Post Ln), Hackney, Greater London
Bar · 51 tips and reviews
Pergola on the Roof is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

49. Pergola on the Roof

Wood Ln (Television Centre Multi Story Car Park), Shepherds Bush, Greater London
Roof Deck · 20 tips and reviews
Bussey Building is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

50. Bussey Building

8.4
133 Rye Ln, Peckham, Greater London
Art Gallery · Peckham · 18 tips and reviews

51. Queen of Hoxton

7.3
1-5 Curtain Rd, London, Greater London
Bar · Hackney · 99 tips and reviews

Ben F.Ben Fretwell: Great way to experience new and old DJ sets Read more.

The Lock Tavern is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

52. The Lock Tavern

8.4
35 Chalk Farm Rd, London, Greater London
Beer Garden · Chalk Farm · 65 tips and reviews
The Canonbury Tavern is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

53. The Canonbury Tavern

8.1
21 Canonbury Pl, London, Greater London
Pub · Canonbury · 57 tips and reviews
The Garden Gate is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

54. The Garden Gate

7.7
14 South End Rd, Hampstead, Greater London
Pub · 43 tips and reviews
The Crooked Billet is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

55. The Crooked Billet

8.3
84 Upper Clapton Rd (Southwold Rd.), Hackney, Greater London
Pub · 41 tips and reviews
The Leyton Star is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

56. The Leyton Star

8.6
116 High Rd, Leyton, Greater London
Pub · 7 tips and reviews
Pub on the Park is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

57. Pub on the Park

8.2
19 Martello St, London, Greater London
Pub · London Fields · 90 tips and reviews
The Chesham Arms is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

58. The Chesham Arms

9.3
15 Mehetabel Rd, London, Greater London
Pub · 21 tips and reviews
The Green Goose is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

59. The Green Goose

7.8
112 Anglo Rd, London, Greater London
Pub · Tower Hamlets · 12 tips and reviews
The Castle is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

60. The Castle

8.1
38 Tooting High St, Tooting, Greater London
Pub · 37 tips and reviews
Crown & Greyhound is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

61. Crown & Greyhound

7.0
73 Dulwich Village, London, Greater London
Pub · Dulwich Village · 4 tips and reviews
The Florence is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

62. The Florence

7.6
131-133 Dulwich Rd, Herne Hill, Greater London
Pub · 52 tips and reviews
The Four Thieves is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

63. The Four Thieves

8.6
51 Lavender Gardens, London, Greater London
Pub · Wandsworth · 28 tips and reviews
Guildford Arms is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

64. Guildford Arms

7.8
55 Guildford Grove (at Devonshire Dr.), London, Greater London
Pub · Greenwich West · 13 tips and reviews
The Magic Garden is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

65. The Magic Garden

7.4
231 Battersea Park Rd, London, Greater London
Bar · Battersea · 33 tips and reviews
The Rosendale is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

66. The Rosendale

6.8
65 Rosendale Rd, West Norwood, Greater London
Pub · 14 tips and reviews
The Crabtree is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

67. The Crabtree

8.6
60 Rainville Rd, London, Greater London
Gastropub · Hammersmith and Fulham · 66 tips and reviews
The Eagle is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

68. The Eagle

8.0
215 Askew Rd, Shepherds Bush, Greater London
Pub · 33 tips and reviews
Old Ship is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

69. Old Ship

8.6
17 Barnes St, Limehouse, Greater London
Pub · 3 tips and reviews
Stein's is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

70. Stein's

8.9
56 High St, Kingston, Greater London
German Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews
The White Horse is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

71. The White Horse

6.5
31 Uxbridge Rd, Shepherds Bush, Greater London
Pub · 2 tips and reviews
The White Swan is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

72. The White Swan

8.9
Riverside, Twickenham, Greater London
Pub · 33 tips and reviews
Drayton Court Hotel is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

73. Drayton Court Hotel

7.0
2 The Ave, Ealing, Greater London
Hotel · 22 tips and reviews
The Swan is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

74. The Swan

8.2
1 Evershed Walk (119 Acton Lane), Chiswick, Greater London
Gastropub · Acton Green · 32 tips and reviews
The Union Tavern is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

75. The Union Tavern

8.0
45 Woodfield Rd, Maida Vale, Greater London
Pub · 39 tips and reviews
The Prince is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

76. The Prince

7.5
59 Kynaston Rd (Nevill Rd), London, Greater London
Pub · Stoke Newington Central · 24 tips and reviews
The Londesborough is one of London / Sketch for a summer.

77. The Londesborough

8.6
36 Barbauld Rd, Stoke Newington, Greater London
Pub · 20 tips and reviews