WHO does not love a beer garden?
When the sun is out and the sky is blue, a good beer garden can make even the sweetest of drinkest all the sweeter.
Beer gardens originated in Bavaria in Germany in the 19th century and have since spread to ever corner of the beer drinking world.
In Britain a beer garden is an open space which is attached to a pub.
In the countryside they usually provide a surrounding view of the area; in towns and cities a beer garden is an open garden space.
Oswestry and the borders are home to a fine selection of beer gardens and we asked readers for their favourites.
The Oak Inn in Oswestry. Picture: Geograph.
The garden at the rear is a rather pleasant facility, being partly tiled and partly boarded, with ample seating and popular among Tizer readers.
The Townhouse. Picture: Geograph
The Townhouse has a large, comfortable and impressive walled garden.
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The White Lion in Whittington. Picture: Geograph
The pub boasts an attractive conservatory looking out over the large lawn where it's also possible to have a view of the remains of Whittington Castle nearby.
The Boar's Head. Picture: Geograph
The town centre pub's beer garden is another popular drinking spot for Tizer readers.
Stonehouse in Oswestry.
TOne of the most popular beer gardens in the area which boasts a large lawned area with orchard. Get a seat early during the summer months as the venue tends to get busy.
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