1. Abbey Hotel, Battle
The Abbey Hotel is a welcoming bar, restaurant and hotel opposite the impressive gateway to Battle Abbey. For summer days choose from the sunny patio area or relax in their award-winning English country garden, complete with herb garden.
2. Belle Vue, Ramsgate
Awarded Pub of the Year at the Shepherd Neame Pub Awards 2017, the Belle Vue offers stunning views from its large south-facing terrace over Pegwell Bay, and out to sea. In the summer there’s tasty food from the BBQ Shack, al fresco live music, and stunning sunsets.
3. Bull Inn, Bethersden
The Bull is an historic pub nestled in the Kentish countryside. Bring the family and relax in the large garden, with spacious patio area and large lawn, perfect for a lazy lunch in the sunshine.
4. William the Conqueror, Rye
The William the Conqueror is a newly-refurbished pub, situated on the banks of the River Rother, in Rye Harbour. With plenty of outside seating, it’s a great place to watch the world go by and share a fish meze platter or something else from the delicious Mediterranean inspired menu.
5. The Plough, Upper Dicker
The Plough is a beautiful 17th Century gastro pub in the East Sussex countryside. It’s very large, safe garden complete with children’s play area is ideal for families, and a large willow tree offers shade on hotter days. There’s an menu of delicious modern British dishes, too.
6. New Flying Horse, Wye
Situated in Wye at the foot of the North Downs, this picturesque pub with rooms has one of the best gardens in Kent, attractively planted and extremely well kept, it’s ideal for lunches with friends, or a relaxing cream tea in the sunshine.
7. Griffins Head, Chillenden
The extensive garden at The Griffin’s Head is not your average beer garden. There are wild roses and a pond, and on Sundays when the weather is fair they’ll fire up the barbecue and serve delicious food al fresco. Visit on the first Sunday of the month for the vintage car rally.
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8. Inn on the Pond, Nutfield
A quintessentially English pub, the Inn on the Pond offers views over the marshes and dining next to the water’s edge. It’s a place to savour real ales, great food, and enjoy watching the cricket on the village green to the front of the pub.
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9. Horse and Groom, Rushlake Green
An award-winning pub, situated on a village green in the heart of the East Sussex countryside, the Horse and Groom benefits from a beautiful walled garden with stunning lake views and pretty herbaceous borders. Perfect for relaxing in after a country walk.
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10. Plough Inn, Lewson Street
A traditional village pub, the Plough at Lewson street is well known for its excellent food and drink. In the summer, its large, peaceful garden is perfect for a relaxing after lunch, with laid back live music on Sundays from 2.30. Booking essential.
