Top-Rated Wetherspoon Pub Gardens Revealed
A new study by SEO platform Local Falcon has identified the 10 highest-rated Wetherspoon pubs with beer gardens across the UK, based on Google ratings and review counts. The analysis covered 663 Wetherspoon locations listed as having licensed outdoor areas on the chain's official website. Strikingly, the top-ranked pub serves a pint of Carlsberg for just £2.77, and neither London nor Liverpool appear in the top 10.
The Full Top 10 List
10. The William Adams, Great Yarmouth – 4.3 stars from 2,196 reviews. Named after a local hero who saved 140 people from drowning, this coastal pub offers Carlsberg at £2.77.
9. The Poulton Elk, Poulton-le-Fylde – 4.3 stars from 2,645 reviews. Outdoor seating at front and rear; Carlsberg for £2.88.
8. The Jolly Tars, Thornton-Cleveleys – 4.3 stars from 2,990 reviews. Named after a pre-war concert party; Carlsberg for £2.88.
7. The Red Lion, Doncaster – 4.3 stars from 3,026 reviews. Central Market Place location; cheapest pint at £2.49.
6. The Bull and Stirrup Hotel, Chester – 4.3 stars from 3,498 reviews. Offers accommodation; Carlsberg for £2.88.
5. The Imperial, Exeter – 4.3 stars from 5,198 reviews. Former hotel with spacious beer garden; Carlsberg for £2.77.
4. The Quayside, Newcastle – 4.3 stars from 6,982 reviews. River Tyne views, open until 1am; Carlsberg for £2.77.
3. Royal Victoria Pavilion, Ramsgate – 4.3 stars from 7,489 reviews. Largest Wetherspoon in the UK (capacity 1,500); panoramic sea views; Carlsberg for £2.99.
2. The Velvet Coaster, Blackpool – 4.3 stars from 11,255 reviews. Three floors of outdoor seating; Carlsberg for £3.59.
1. The Bishop Blaize, Stretford – 4.4 stars from 2,641 reviews. Near Old Trafford, popular with Manchester United fans; Carlsberg for £2.77.
Methodology and Key Insights
Local Falcon collected Google ratings for 663 Wetherspoon pubs with licensed outdoor areas. When ratings were tied, the total number of reviews served as a tiebreaker. The study highlights that affordable pints and outdoor space are key drivers of customer satisfaction.
