A new study has identified the 10 best rated Wetherspoon pubs with beer gardens, with The Bishop Blaize in Manchester taking the top spot.
AI-powered SEO insights platform Local Falcon analysed 663 Wetherspoons pubs across the UK that were listed as having a licenced outdoor area, according to the chain’s website.
Then they gathered the Google rating of each pub to find which were the highest rated. Where two or more pubs had the same rating, the number of reviews was used to differentiate between them in the rankings.
1. The Bishop Blaize, Stretford
The Bishop Blaize in Stretford secured the top spot with an impressive rating of 4.4 stars based on 2,641 reviews.
Located on Chester Road, not far from Old Trafford, the pub is a popular spot for Manchester United fans during home games and is frequently cited as the best Spoons in the UK. The spot features outdoor seating at the front and the rear where punters can grab a pint of Carlsberg for as little as £2.77.
2. The Velvet Coaster, Blackpool
The Velvet Coaster in Blackpool claimed second place with a 4.3 star rating based on a whopping 11,255 reviews – the third largest number of reviews of the 663 pubs analysed.
The seaside pub offers stunning views of Blackpool Promenade, and its name pays homage to the historic Velvet Coaster ride from the Pleasure Beach amusement park. Offering three floors of outdoor seating, revellers can grab a pint of Carlsberg here for just £3.59.
3. Royal Victoria Pavilion, Ramsgate
In third place is the Royal Victoria Pavilion in Ramsgate, which achieved a 4.3-star rating based on 7,489 reviews.
Named the largest Wetherspoons in the UK hosting up to 1,500 patrons, this historic venue on the Kent coast offers impressive panoramic sea views and visitors can grab a pint of Carlsberg for just £2.99.
4. The Quayside, Newcastle
The Quayside in Newcastle ranked fourth with a 4.3-star rating based on 6,982 reviews.
Located on the city’s iconic quayside, the pub offers views of the River Tyne and stays open until 1am for those interested in staying long after the sun has set. Visitors can order a pint of Carlsberg here for as little as £2.77.
5. The Imperial, Exeter
The Imperial in Exeter took fifth place with a 4.3-star rating from 5,198 reviews.
This impressive former hotel building offers a spacious beer garden that has made it a favourite among locals and university students alike, with a pint of Carlsberg setting you back just £2.77.
6. The Bull and Stirrup Hotel, Chester
The Bull and Stirrup Hotel in Chester ranked sixth, with an average rating of 4.3 based on 3,498 reviews.
The venue offers accommodation alongside their pub facilities and whether you are popping in for a quick drink or staying the weekend, a pint of Carlsberg will cost you just £2.88.
7. The Red Lion, Doncaster
Scoring 4.3 out of five based on 3,026 reviews, The Red Lion in Doncaster takes the seventh spot.
Situated in Doncaster's Market Place, this pub is a central spot for locals, offering a traditional pub experience in a bustling area. Punters can order a pint of Carlsberg for a nifty £2.49.
8. The Jolly Tars, Thornton-Cleveleys
The Jolly Tars in Thornton-Cleveleys secured eighth place with a 4.3-star rating based on 2,990 reviews.
The pub, located on Victoria Road West, is named after the Jolly Tars Concert Party, which was a nine-member family group that entertained large crowds on the Cleveleys promenade between the wars. Visitors can grab a pint of Carlsberg here for just £2.88.
9. The Poulton Elk, Poulton-le-Fylde
The Poulton Elk in Poulton-le-Fylde came ninth with 2,645 reviews giving it a 4.3-star rating.
Featuring outdoor seating at the front and rear of the pub, its name references an archaeological discovery from 1970, when the complete skeleton of a 13,500 year old elk was found nearby. Visitors can also get a pint of Carlsberg here for just £2.88.
10. The William Adams, Great Yarmouth
Completing the top 10 is The William Adams in Great Yarmouth, which earned a 4.3-star rating from 2,196 reviews.
This coastal Norfolk pub is named after the legendary local hero of the same name after he saved 140 people from drowning while working as a bathing hut attendant at Gorleston Beach. Visitors to this seaside pub can grab a pint of Carlsberg here for just £2.77.
| Hunter,” CEO of Local Falcon, who conducted the study, said: |
“With their abundance of locations and hard to beat deals on food and drink, Wetherspoons pubs have become a staple of British culture, so we wanted to uncover the best beer garden spots for those looking to soak up the sun.”
“According to our research, a staggering 82% of the 806 Wetherspoon pubs listed on their site offer a licenced outdoor area, with 502 pubs averaging a Google rating of 4.00 or higher. So, even if you aren’t situated near a pub in the top 10, there are plenty of other great options across the country.”
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