5 of the best Southampton pubs with a beer garden to visit

As the warmer weather begins to emerge, there's nothing better for many than enjoying a crisp pint in a beer garden

If you want to find some of the best pubs with a beer garden in the Southampton area, we've broken down some of the highest-rated, according to Tripadvisor and Google Reviews.

5 of the best Southampton pubs with a beer garden

The Rockstone

Address: 63 Onslow Road, Southampton, SO14 0JL

Rating: 4.4/5 (from 1,247 Tripadvisor reviews) and 4.5/5 (from 1,318 Google Reviews)

One reviewer wrote: "Love this pub. So many nice rums and whiskeys and the burgers are amazing! I am A regular visitor and it also has a nice little beer garden."

Another said: "10/10 staff, decent prices, and the secret garden is great."

Brewhouse & Kitchen

The beer garden at Brewhouse & Kitchen (Image: Tripadvisor)

Address: 47 Highfield Lane, Southampton, SO17 1QD

Rating: 4.4/5 (from 1,805 Tripadvisor reviews) and 4.4/5 (from 1,560 Google Reviews)

One reviewer wrote: "The menus are great and very reasonable and the chef is very knowledgeable. My husband to be, thinks the beer is brilliant. A tasteful venue with a hidden little garden. Make the time to visit, you will not be disappointed."

Another said: "Love coming here for lunch. The pub is spacious which is split with a restaurant section for table service or a larger area where dogs are welcome. There is also a conservatory and a garden with individual cabins. The food changes seasonally and is always excellent."

South Western Arms

The South Western Arms is said to have a relaxing garden (Image: Google Streetview)

Address: 40 Adelaide Road, Southampton SO17 2HW

Rating: 3.7/5 (from 15 Tripadvisor reviews) and 4.5/5 (from 460 Google Reviews)

One reviewer said: "I love this place. A must for real ale fans! Great beer and a good choice. It has a good atmosphere and the beer garden is lovely. The garden has hanging grape vines and a fountain, very relaxing."

Another shared: "Friendly local with good beer and a lovely garden. Can't beat it!"

The Wellington Arms

Address: 56 Park Road, Freemantle, Southampton SO15 3DE

Rating: 4.8/5 (from 45 Tripadvisor reviews) and 4.5/5 (from 343 Google Reviews)

One reviewer wrote: "My lovely local. Two bars with rentable back room. Garden with smoking area. Many items of decoration as talking points. Roaring open fire (sometimes). Friendly, intelligent staff serving food inside or carry out beer and cider if required."

Another shared: "Nice and friendly staff. Has a Garden out the back to chat with friends."

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The Gordon Arms

The Gordon Arms (Image: Google Streetview)

Address: 113 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2FU

Rating: 4.5/5 (from 154 Tripadvisor reviews) and 4.2/5 (from 291 Google Reviews)

One reviewer wrote: "Nice local pub with decent food, good beer garden for summer and nice ale. Staff were particularly friendly and helpful. Particularly impressive burgers.

Another shared: "Friendly staff and customers, has a garden with plenty of seating, nice, comfy place."

Meanwhile, another said: "Nice little pub, cheap prices, has a back garden too."