5 of the best beer gardens to enjoy in the sun in Suffolk

1. The Bay Horse, Sudbury 

With striking views of the Sudbury water meadows the Bay Horse is a popular choice for many during the summer months. 

There is plenty of room with the beer garden stretching back all the way to the River Stour. 

Where: 61 Melford Rd, Sudbury CO10 1JS

2. The Henny Swan, Great Henny 

The Henny Swan is a great place to enjoy a drink and some food by the river. 

The Henny Swan (Image: Newsquest)

The pub has a selection of sandwiches and snacks that are available in the riverside beer garden. 

There is no table booking but tables do go quickly. 

Where: Henny Rd, Great Henny, Sudbury CO10 7LS

3. Masons Arms, Bury St Edmunds 

The Masons Arms in Bury St Edmunds has a great outside seating area, which is perfect to meet up with family and friends.

The Mason's Arms beer garden in Bury St Edmunds (Image: Newsquest)

The pub has a beautiful, flower laden courtyard seating area, which looks great all year round.

It offers a wide range of foods including traditional pub grub.

Where: 14 Whiting St, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1NX

4. The Greyhound, Ipswich 

Revamped during lockdown the The Greyhound's beer garden is very popular with the people of Ipswich especially on Town matchdays. 

The specials board is also always changing and the pub is only a short walk from the town centre. 

Where: 9 Henley Rd, Ipswich IP1 3SE

5. The Golf, Ipswich

The Golf along Foxhall Road has a great outside play area situated in the pub's big beer garden.

The Golf pub has a great children's play area within their big beer garden (Image: The Golf Hotel)

It is a perfect place for family and friends to meet up outside and let the children play in the area, whilst the parents relax with a drink and some food.

The pub offers a wide selection of food, including all the pub classics.

Where: 766 Foxhall Rd, Ipswich IP4 5TR