Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox It's been a warm week for most, as the UK basked in 25C and 26C temperatures, perfect for the upcoming bank holiday weekend. This is a welcome relief for many Brits after enduring wet and windy temperatures since the start of the year. With the warm weather, many will be scrambling for beer gardens across Coventry with the sunshine set to stay for the next few days. What's better than kicking back with a glass of wine, pint, or beer outdoors, enjoying the sun? There's plenty of choice in beer gardens across Coventry for families and friends to enjoy spending time together and having a refreshing drink at hand. Take a look at some of the best pubs in Coventry to visit with beer gardens and outdoor terraces below. Read more: Harry Hill visits Coventry museum celebrating comedy legend The Millpool (Image: Google Maps) The Millpool is a traditional local in Wyken that serves hand-pulled ales, a traditional British pub menu, regular meal deals, and an outdoor beer garden. They offer pub classics and world cuisine dishes, including homemade pies, steaks, burgers, Mexican fajitas, Greek gyros, and traditional Sunday roasts with hand-prepared vegetables. The pub has an open kitchen so customers can watch the chef make meals, three private dining areas for functions, a conservatory with a retractable roof, and outdoor seating for up to 200 people, and also has a couple of outdoor pods for those who want a more private experience. It also offers a wide range of beer, craft ales, wines, and spirits, and a 0% range in draught beer, bottled beers, and ciders. Location: Hipswell Hwy, Coventry CV2 5FR The Squirrel The Squirrel Tavern & Curry House has an expansive beer garden that is popular with locals. With plenty of seats, it is ideal for a relaxing afternoon or evening with friends and family. The establishment offers an Indian menu, traditional pub meals, and refreshing cocktails. The menu has a range of dishes, from Tandoori options to chicken curries, which are all said to be made with 'fresh ingredients' and 'authentic flavours'. Location: 1 Greyfriars Ln, Coventry CV1 2GY The Golden Cross The Golden Cross is believed to be the oldest pub in Coventry and the Midlands. Located on Hay Lane, it was built in 1583 during Queen Elizabeth I's reign and established as a public house in 1661 during Charles II's reign. The pub says it offers 'convivial conversation' alongside serving global gins, real ales, lagers, spirits, a comprehensive wine list, international bottled beers, and soft drinks. The Golden Cross serves traditional pub food with a twist; the kitchen is entirely gluten-free. Live music is played every Saturday from 9pm to 11pm, and open mic night is held every Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm. On the first Friday of the month, an alternative DJ plays punk, rock, metal, ska, and more. Location: 8 Hay Lane, CV1 5RF The Penny Farthing The Penny Farthing offers a selection of food and drinks, from light bites and sharers to burgers and desserts. There are also indoor and outdoor play areas and a beer garden for those who want to enjoy a freshly poured drink under the sun. Diners can enjoy the outdoor pub garden seating and tables for their comfort. Location: 2 Gramercy Park, Coventry CV4 9AE The Gatehouse Tavern The Gatehouse Tavern is a traditional family pub, which is unique as it's the original gatehouse of the North Warwickshire Weaving and Spinning, Worsted and Woollen & Co factory, which closed in 1963. The pub boasts a sports vibe with stained glass windows depicting the rugby Six Nations and is the pre-game meeting point for Coventry City London supporters club. It is popular with shoppers and workers during the day and has a mixed crowd in the evenings. It is a welcoming place to share a drink with friends on a summer evening as the sun sets. Location: 44-46 Hill St, CV1 4AN The Castle Grounds The Castle Grounds is a Victorian-built venthatich that has been refurbished into one of Coventry's favourite destinations for amazing food and unforgettable nightlife. The bar is slick, quirky, and airy, with a pale wood décor inside and a beer-terraced garden where you can sip on a range of drinks from around the world at unbeatable prices. Location: 7 Little Park Street, CV1 2UR The White Lion The White Lion was formerly a family home and a shop before it became a fully licensed pub by 1835. The menu includes hearty meals and pub classics, as well as seasonal dishes. The well-stocked bar includes fine wines, British gins, and cask ales to suit all tastes. Location: Hawkes Mill Lane, Allesley, CV5 9FQ The Bird in Hand This friendly local pub in the north of the city has a pretty long garden with decking for smokers and a park for children to play in on the other, as well as a bouncy castle for the little ones when the sun comes out. The pub also has two pool tables, a jukebox, and big screens for sports matches, and also offers a wholesome Sunday home-cooked roast, but places are limited due to its high local reputation. Location: Aldermans Green Rd, CV2 1PQ The Phoenix The Phoenix is a craft pub in the city centre that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner until 10pm. Its menu includes vegan and gluten-free options to suit everyone's needs. The pub hosts club nights on Fridays and weekends and has a function room available for hire. It is also a dog-friendly pub, with kids welcome during the day. Location: 122 Gosford Street, CV1 5DL The Old Crown The Old Crown is a homestyle pub location within old-school surrounds and includes an outdoor beer garden. The menu includes traditional British classics plus loaded fries, pizzas, steaks and Sunday carverys offered from 12-6pm weekly. Location: 466 Aldermans Green Rd, Alderman's Green, Coventry CV2 1NP What do you think are the best pubs in Coventry with a beer garden? Let us know in the comments below.