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.
See the 50 best pubs for March
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.
See the 50 best pubs for May
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.