Is there a better way to spend the sunny bank holiday than in a beer garden, with your best mates and a refreshing drink?   

Going to a beer garden to bask in the sunshine and have a few drinks and some food is an activity enjoyed by many in the summer months, and you might be thinking about where is best to go, especially as we enjoy the Easter long weekend.

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Tripadvisor reviews are a great way to find out where is the best place to go, so take a look at Hampshire's best beer gardens according to reviews.

Beer gardens in Hampshire:

The Thomas Lord

Where is it: The High Street, West Meon GU32 1LN
Tripadvisor rating: 4/5

The Thomas Lord has one of the best rated beer gardens in Hampshire with five beautifully built, luxury wood cabins so you can rest and relax in the breathtaking Hampshire countryside. 

Daily Echo: The Thomas Lord. Credit: TripadvisorThe Thomas Lord. Credit: Tripadvisor

The Flower Pots Inn & Brewery

Where is it: The Flower Pots Brandy Mount, Cheriton SO24 0QQ 
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5

Reviewers of The Flower Pots Inn & Brewery rave about the Sunday roasts, hospitality and atmopshere. Enjoy a spring lunch with a drink of your choosing and the great food that is praised by reviewers.

Daily Echo: The Flower Pots Inn and Brewery. Credit: TripadvisorThe Flower Pots Inn and Brewery. Credit: Tripadvisor

The Cricketers Inn

Where is it: Curdridge Lane, Curdridge SO32 2BH
Tripadvisor rating: 4/5

The beautifully renovated Cricketers Inn has an excellent garden mostly laid to lawn and perfect for the whole family to enjoy. 

Serving up real ales and gastropub grub the pub has been described as "excellent" by previous happy customers.

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The Willow Tree

Where is it: 14 Durngate Terrace, Winchester SO23 8QX
Tripadvisor rating: 4/5

The Willow Tree in Winchester is the most magical spot for a lovely lunch in the sun,

It has rave reviews for its food, drink and beautifully landscaped beer garden.

Daily Echo: The Willow Tree. Credit: TripadvisorThe Willow Tree. Credit: Tripadvisor

Hoddington Arms

Where is it: Fullerton, Stockbridge, SO20 6AX
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5

A beautiful riverside country pub, The Mayfly is set in the idyllic Hampshire countryside just outside of Southampton.

Daily Echo: The Mayfly. Credit: TripadvisorThe Mayfly. Credit: Tripadvisor

Perfect for a cold drink and catch up with friends, the large beer garden is mostly laid with a patio. The pub is also child and dog friendly.