From idyllic coastal views to a restored mill, here are some of the best pub gardens to visit in Norfolk.

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: A classic Bloody Mary with a twist of an added oyster sat on the top from The White Horse Picture: Rob Williamson A classic Bloody Mary with a twist of an added oyster sat on the top from The White Horse Picture: Rob Williamson (Image: Rob Williamson)

1. The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe

This award-winning 15-bed country inn was named one of the UK's top 50 gastropubs in the coveted Estrella Damm list for 2023.

Customers flock from far and wide to try its locally sourced seafood dishes and the garden overlooks Brancaster Bay tidal marsh and beyond to Scolt Head Island.

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2. Sculthorpe Mill, Sculthorpe

Sculthorpe Mill is run by sisters Siobhan and Caitriona Peyton, who reopened the pub in July 2021 after a huge refurbishment and it has since won a whole host of awards. 

The pub is based inside a restored 18th-century watermill, with a spacious beer garden out back and views of the River Wensum and draping willow trees out the front. 

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3. The Kings Head, Letheringsett

On the outskirts of Holt in the peaceful village of Letheringsett, The Kings Head is an ideal spot for outdoor dining with a spacious beer garden and plenty of picnic benches.

Enjoy a pint or glass of wine with a dish from the seasonal menu and The Garden Shack is open on sunny days serving light bites and loaded sandwiches. 

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Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: The Acle Bridge Inn has plenty of moorings The Acle Bridge Inn has plenty of moorings (Image: Archant Norfolk 2013)

4. The Acle Bridge Inn, Acle 

This family and dog-friendly pub is the perfect pitstop while visiting the Norfolk Broads, with ample moorings for customers coming by boat. 

It serves a menu of pub classics, such as fish and chips and lasagne, and it offers some of the best waterside views in the county. 

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: The beer garden at The Fur and Feather in Woodbastwick The beer garden at The Fur and Feather in Woodbastwick (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown)

5. The Fur and Feather, Woodbastwick

The Fur and Feather, which recently underwent a renovation, is Woodforde's Brewery's taproom and shop, boasting a huge beer garden in a countryside setting.

As well as offering top-notch beers, you can tuck into dishes that utilise local produce and pair perfectly with the drinks. ​

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Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: You can also book barbecue parties in the garden at The Eagle pub in Norwich You can also book barbecue parties in the garden at The Eagle pub in Norwich (Image: The Eagle)

6. The Eagle, Norwich 

Located just a stone's throw from the city centre in Newmarket Road, The Eagle boasts one of the biggest pub gardens in Norwich.

As well as being a great spot for al fresco dining during the spring and summer months, you can also book barbecue parties for 20 to 120 people. 

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: The new landlord and landlady have been sprucing up the garden at The Green Dragon, Wymondham The new landlord and landlady have been sprucing up the garden at The Green Dragon, Wymondham (Image: The Green Dragon)

7. The Green Dragon, Wymondham 

This 14th-century tavern was taken on earlier this year by husband-and-wife duo Victoria and Grahame Macdonald.

There is a food and Sunday roast menu, with all produce sourced from local farms and suppliers, and the garden has been given a spruce up.