As the late May Bank Holiday weekend arrives, many Brits will be heading to the pub for a drink. Experts at holidaycottages.co.uk have scoured Tripadvisor and Untappd ratings to find the best-rated pubs in areas with the highest number of sunlight hours.
In Cornwall, Hicks Bar at St Austell Brewery's Visitor Centre boasts a 5/5 Tripadvisor rating and a sunny outdoor seating area. A spokesperson says: 'With seasonal beers brewed with hops from around the globe, you can expect American and Australian-style brews alongside Cornwall's finest.'
Another Cornish spot, The Boathouse, is perched above the harbour with sweeping views of the Fal Estuary. It offers incredible coastal views, seafood, and cask ales, with a seasonal menu featuring crab loaded fries, beer-battered fish, and hearty Sunday roasts.
In Northumberland, Rigg and Furrow is a hidden gem on a working farm, earning cult status among craft beer lovers. With a 4.9 Tripadvisor rating, it has plenty of outdoor space to enjoy a pint surrounded by fields, and hosts street food vans and pop-ups.
Other top picks include The Joiners Arms with a sun-drenched beer garden, The Chemist Inn in Pembrokeshire with views of Saundersfoot Bay, Bayards Cove Inn near Dartmouth's waterfront, The Cotley Inn with views over rolling fields, and The Thatch in Croyde, Devon, known for its sun-soaked beer garden and hearty pub food.
