St Helens Star Best Of 2022 top six beer gardens revealed

But where is the number one spot in St Helens to enjoy a drink in the sunshine?

We’ve compiled a list of the top seven places that are ideal for a drink al fresco in a bid to find St Helens’ Best Beer Garden.

And don’t forget that if you fill in the coupon inside this week’s St Helens Star and email it to us, it gives five votes to your favourite.

In our latest Best of 2022 competition, there are three ways to vote for St Helens’ Best Beer Garden:

1. Search for the Best Of post on our St Helens Star Facebook or Instagram pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s St Helens Star (July 21 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best Of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR SIX BEST BEER GARDENS SHORTLIST:

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

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

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 is no stranger to the Best of 2022 competition having made the shortlist for last week’s Best Pizza.

It 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 was a must for our shortlist.

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