Seasonal Guide
Best Pubs in London for Spring
Spring is when London's outdoor drinking season properly wakes up. From mid-March onwards, the sun climbs high enough to clear most surrounding buildings by early afternoon. By May, evenings stretch to nearly 9pm and south-facing beer gardens stay in sun until 7 or 8pm. Our sun tracking data shows exactly which pubs benefit most as the days lengthen.
Browse by spring month
March
Sun angles climb rapidly through March. South-facing gardens start catching meaningful afternoon sun.
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April
The outdoor drinking season begins in earnest. Beer gardens that were shaded all winter start to open up.
See the 50 best pubs for April →
May
Long, bright evenings and the full London beer garden experience. Many argue May is the best month of all.
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Spring pub tips
In March and April, south-facing gardens are your best bet — they catch the low spring sun that other orientations miss. By May, the sun is high enough that even east-facing terraces get solid afternoon exposure.
Courtyards — which tend to be sheltered from wind — are underrated in spring when it's sunny but still cool. Browse our sunniest courtyards guide for the best enclosed sunny spots.