The Great British Pub Awards have announced the finalists for the 2026 Best Pub Garden, with six venues across the UK competing for the title. The winner will be revealed on September 23 at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.
Finalists span Cheshire, Leeds, and Cornwall
The shortlist includes The Bulls Head in Mobberley, Cheshire, which was crowned best pub in the Northwest for 2025. Its expansive beer garden features quirky outdoor pods and a lineup of cask ales, including the pub's own Mobberley Wobbly. It holds a 4.2/5 TripAdvisor rating from 596 reviews.
The Kirkstall Bridge Inn in Leeds, perched on the edge of the River Aire, offers a riverside garden with local ales from the on-site Kirkstall Brewery. A dedicated garden menu includes pizzas and loaded fries. It scores 4.2/5 on TripAdvisor from 357 reviews.
Cornwall and Leeds venues shine
The Tartan Fox in Newquay, Cornwall, launched by chef Adam Handling MBE in 2024, features a garden with benches and a tipi set within a 30-acre estate. It celebrates the history of a 400-year-old Grade II listed building and offers sustainable British pub food with Scottish influence. Its TripAdvisor rating is 4.4/5 from 263 reviews.
The Ship Inn in Porthleven, Cornwall, is a 17th-century pub overlooking a harbour. Described on TripAdvisor as "very traditional and typical of a seafarers tavern," it offers benches along the harbour wall for sipping local ciders. It holds a 4.4/5 rating from 1214 reviews.
Myrtle Tavern aims for third consecutive win
The Myrtle Tavern in Meanwood, Leeds, is eyeing its third consecutive win, having held the title since 2024. Its garden, originally a car park and field, now includes a rustic lodge, sunny terrace, and marquee. It is praised on TripAdvisor for its "festive atmosphere" and family-friendly seasonal decorations, with a 4.8/5 rating from 1787 reviews.
The full list of nominees and awards is available at greatbritishpubawards.co.uk.
