Which of these top 10 beer gardens is the perfect place for a drink al fresco?

WHEN the sun is shining on a hot summer’s day, not much beats a cold, refreshing drink in a beer garden.

A drink or two al fresco with family and friends is the perfect way to enjoy the warm weather.

But where is the best beer garden in Mid Cheshire?

Which pub, restaurant or café is your favourite place to enjoy a pint or a glass of wine outdoors with a few bar snacks?

Last week, we asked for your beer garden nominations and you sent us your favourite places.

We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 places that are ideal for a drink al fresco in a bid to find Mid Cheshire’s Best Beer Garden.

And don’t forget that if you fill in the coupon inside this week’s Northwich and Winsford Guardian and Knutsford Guardian and email it to us, it gives five votes to your favourite.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Beer Garden post on our Northwich and Winsford Guardian or Knutsford Guardian Facebook or Twitter pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Northwich and Winsford Guardian or Knutsford Guardian (June 13 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk - please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions).

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, June 16.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR 10 BEST BEER GARDEN SHORTLIST:

The Carriers Inn

The Carriers Inn, Hatchmere Lake

This popular place has won Best Beer Garden for two years in a row can they make it three?

One nomination said: “One hundred per cent it’s The Carriers Inn.”

Another said: “Perfect after a stroll around Delamere Forest.”

For more details go to facebook.com/carriersinnhatchmerelake

The Spinner and Bergamot

The Spinner and Bergamot, Warrington Road, Northwich

One review on their Facebook page said: “Happy to call the Spinner our local as it’s a cosy country pub with the best staff who are always welcoming and helpful.

“The food is great and you can sit in the pub, the restaurant or one of their beautiful gardens.

“It’s a perfect place to relax and socialise and it's dog and child friendly too.

“Happy faces whenever we visit.”

For more details go to facebook.com/SpinnerandbergamotComberbach

The Hazel Pear

The Hazel Pear, Hill Top Road, Acton Bridge

Cold drinks in the evening sun and live music to entertain you - what’s not to like?

For more details go to facebook.com/HazelPearAB

Hartford Hall

Hartford Hall, School Lane, Hartford

This 16th Century Grade II listed building has numerous spots to enjoy a drink and a relaxing couple of hours with family or friends, none more so than the outside space when the sun is shining.

For more details go to hartfordhallcheshire.co.uk

The White Bear

The White Bear, Knutsford

Come rain or shine this venue has you covered if you’re wanting a drink al fresco.

One review on their Facebook page said: “The outdoor terrace made us feel like we were on holiday!”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheWhiteBearKnutsford

The Kings Lock

The Kings Lock, Booth Lane, Middlewich

According to one reviewer, this a “great pup on the canal side with friendly staff and great atmosphere”.

They added: “If you want a quiet drink or old school games of dominoes or chess or you fancy a bit of live music, you can’t go wrong with this little establishment.”

For more details go to facebook.com/thekingslock

The Green Dragon

The Green Dragon, Witton Street, Northwich

One review on Facebook said: “Great pub, great people, great atmosphere!”

For more details go to facebook.com/greendragonnorthwich

The Old Star

The Old Star, Swanlow Lane, Darnhall

The open and covered seating in the outside space at this popular place.

It gets five star reviews on Facebook and always has a great atmosphere.

For more details go to facebook.com/theoldstar

The Stanley Arms

The Stanley Arms, Anderton

One happy visitor said: “This is a lovely canal side pub with moorings which is ideal if you’re on the canal.

“We can’t fault it.”

For more details go to facebook.com/moira20102022

The Leigh Arms

Leigh Arms, Acton Bridge

Regulars love the “lovely location by the canal” and say it’s great for enjoying the summer sunshine.

The fact it’s dog friendly is a big plus.

For more details go to facebook.com/theleigharms