BEER gardens will be busy this weekend with the sun shining for Easter and customers enjoying extra days off work.
But where would be a good place to go for a drink in the sunshine?
In our Best of 2022 campaign we searched to find St Helens' Best Beer Garden and The Boathouse at Carr Mill Dam - now known as The Dam Bar and Grill - took top spot.
After reading through your nominations for the area's best places to enjoy a drink al fresco, we compiled a list of St Helens' top six beer gardens and here they are.
OUR SIX BEST BEER GARDENS:
Eden’s, Westfield Street
The chilled atmosphere at this venue gets a thumbs up from regulars and dogs are always welcome.
One nomination said: “The garden of Eden beer garden is great – TVs, chilled music and outdoor heating for when it gets a bit chilly later on.
“All round great vibe!”
For more details go to facebook.com/edens.westfieldstreet
Eden's
The Boathouse, Carr Mill Dam - now The Dam Bar and Grill
The beautiful views are a big draw for The Boathouse with thirsty customers paying a visit after a walk around Carr Mill Dam.
One review on their Facebook page said: “Lovely food, great service and beautiful views. Perfect after a nice walk.”
For more details go to facebook.com/TheBoathouseCarrMillDam
The Boathouse now known as The Dam Bar and Grill
The Golden Lion, Rainford
Happy customers like this dog friendly venue and, according to reviews on their Facebook page, recommend it to others.
There are beers and cocktails to suit all tastes as well as wide variety of meals served each day.
For more details go to facebook.com/thegoldenlionrainford
The Golden Lion
The Griffin Inn, Church Lane, St Helens
This venue has a beer garden for adults and a huge play structure for children making it a great place for a family get together.
For more details go to facebook.com/thegriffininnsthelens
The Griffin Inn
The Boars Head, Elton Head Road, St Helens
Advertising itself as a “traditional pub with an attractive beer garden” this is a great place to visit.
Customers say the beer garden is “stunning” and there’s always a “lovely friendly atmosphere”.
For more details go to facebook.com/theboarshead.sthelens
The Boars Head
Eagle and Child, Rainford
This venue is popular with locals who appreciate the “friendly pub with a great atmosphere”.
There’s always a warm welcome waiting for customers who want to meet up with friends or family inside the pub or out in the beer garden.
For more details go to facebook.com/eagleandchildrainford
Eagle and Child
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