Duck & Drake, in Kirkgate, has a rating of 4.5 stars from 1,475 TripAdvisor reviews. A customer at Duck & Drake said: “Lovely pub with a great selection of beers/ales/bitters. Staff are always friendly and easy going. Treat yourself to a scrumptious pork pie and a pint in the beer garden.”placeholder image
Duck & Drake, in Kirkgate, has a rating of 4.5 stars from 1,475 TripAdvisor reviews. A customer at Duck & Drake said: “Lovely pub with a great selection of beers/ales/bitters. Staff are always friendly and easy going. Treat yourself to a scrumptious pork pie and a pint in the beer garden.” | Tony Johnson

14 of the best beer gardens in Leeds to enjoy a drink in the sun according to Google reviews

Geha Pandey
By Geha Pandey

Community Reporter

Published 23rd Jun 2024, 11:30 GMT

Is there anything better than a drink in the sun with friends?

As the weather warms and we put on our shades to head out for a cocktail or pint, a beer garden is the obvious choice.

Fortunately, we have plenty in Leeds - from the suburbs to the city centre.

To make the choice a little easier, we have rounded up 14 of the best beer gardens in Leeds to enjoy a drink this summer - according to Google reviews.

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Water Lane Boathouse, in Canal Wharf, has a rating of 4.3 stars from 2,129 Google reviews. A customer at Water Lane Boathouse said: “Great beer and pizza with romantic sunset. Vegan menu options too. The canal-side setting is lovely, and you won't taste better pizza. Craft beer selection quite extensive.”

13. Water Lane Boathouse

Water Lane Boathouse, in Canal Wharf, has a rating of 4.3 stars from 2,129 Google reviews. A customer at Water Lane Boathouse said: “Great beer and pizza with romantic sunset. Vegan menu options too. The canal-side setting is lovely, and you won't taste better pizza. Craft beer selection quite extensive.” | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom

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Parkside Tavern, in Merrion Street, has a rating of 4.4 stars from 822 Google reviews. A customer at Parkside said: “Great place for cheap drinks, especially when the sun is out! They have 3 beer gardens so a perfect spot for sunny afternoons!”

14. Parkside Tavern

Parkside Tavern, in Merrion Street, has a rating of 4.4 stars from 822 Google reviews. A customer at Parkside said: “Great place for cheap drinks, especially when the sun is out! They have 3 beer gardens so a perfect spot for sunny afternoons!” | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme

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