The 7 best beer gardens in Wirral worth a visit this summer

The Tap is the perfect place for a pint with friends <i>(Image: The Tap - Eastham Ferry)</i>
The Tap is the perfect place for a pint with friends (Image: The Tap - Eastham Ferry)
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SUMMER is just around the corner, and what better way to spend an afternoon than enjoying a refreshing drink outside?

We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite beer gardens in Wirral.

Think we’ve missed one that deserves a mention?

Let us know in the comments below.

The Refreshment Rooms

The Refreshment Rooms has a sunny beer garden looking out over the River Mersey, so you can sit with a pint and watch the ferries and Liverpool skyline.

Address: 2 Bedford Road East, Rock Ferry, Wirral, CH42 1LS.

Fox and Hounds

The Fox and Hounds in Barnston has a large rear garden, so there’s lots of space for alfresco drinks and dining.

It feels like a traditional country pub garden, backing onto greenery and away from the main road.

Address: 107 Barnston Road, Barnston, Wirral, CH61 1BW.

The Farmers Arms

The Farmers Arms in Frankby is known for its huge beer garden, with plenty of tables for sunny-day pints and outdoor meals.

There’s a decked area, a separate garden bar, a big screen for live sport, and even a small play area to keep children busy while adults relax.

The Farmers Arms has a stunning outdoor space (Image: The Farmers Arms)

Address: 168 Hill Bark Road, Frankby, Wirral, CH48 1NJ.

The Red Fox

The Red Fox at Thornton Hough has an expansive, leafy beer garden with raised terraces looking out over landscaped lawns and open countryside.

It’s a spacious, relaxed setting that works just as well for a long summer lunch as it does for an evening drink outdoors.

Address: Liverpool Road, Thornton Hough, Wirral, CH64 7TL.

The Tap (Eastham Ferry)

The Tap at Eastham Ferry sits right on the waterfront, with an elevated beer garden that looks straight out over the River Mersey and across to Liverpool.

The outdoor space is lined with picnic benches and sheltered spots, so you can enjoy the views whether you are stopping off on a walk through Eastham Country Park or heading down just for a drink in the fresh air.

Address: 1a Ferry Road, Eastham, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH62 0AU.

Cottage Loaf

The Cottage Loaf in Thurstaston has a classic country pub garden, with outdoor seating that makes the most of its pretty, rural setting near Wirral Country Park.

It’s popular with walkers and cyclists who pile into the garden after tackling the Wirral Way or nearby sandstone cliffs.

Cottage Loaf has a beautiful beer garden (Image: Cottage Loaf)

Address: 338 Telegraph Road, Thurstaston, Wirral, CH61 0HJ.

The Black Toad

The Black Toad in Hoylake may be a compact micropub, but it still manages a pleasant little beer garden at the rear that feels like a hidden corner off the high street.

There’s also some outdoor seating at the front, giving you a choice between a quiet tucked-away drink and watching the world go by.

Address: 32 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2AF.

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