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Beer Gardens in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

The great British pub beer garden is something to be celebrated. Sitting outside enjoying a drink is one of the great pleasures of the summer so make the most of some of our brilliant beer gardens in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. We've pubs next to the river, pubs surrounded by forest and pubs next to ancient ruins, pubs with walled gardens, pubs with playgrounds and of course there is always top pub grub made with local produce and local drinks on tap and in bottles all round.

The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley has more than its fair share of pubs, but its beer gardens are extra special because of the nature of the area and its surroundings. Our many pubs are perfect to sit outside on a hot sunny day or a warm summer evening, enjoying a local pint and regional sourced food plus they are all near our gorgeous countryside with plenty of nearby things to do.

Our top pub beer gardens in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley are:

The Speech House Hotel, Forest of Dean - idyllic rural setting and great food
A former 17th century hunting lodge, the Speech House Hotel is an iconic venue in the heart of the Forest of Dean with woodland walks all around. The forest is literally on the doorstep and the hotel offers guest a warm welcome and original charm, combined with modern day hotel facilities.

The Red Hart Inn, Blaisdon – village life and family fun
An award-winning traditional village pub serving CAMRA accredited real ales, and good home cooked food. Visitors can enjoy the large fabulous garden with amusements for kids to swing, roam or slide, with a recently refurbished playground, while parents can take advantage of the more secluded patio area. There’s even a paddling pool with towels supplied on a mini washing line in summer. The BBQ on the patio is used throughout summer and is available for private functions.

The Saracens Head Inn, Symonds Yat – historic hand ferry and river views
This 16th century riverside inn sits on the east bank of the River Wye at Symonds Yat, where customers can watch life on the water while enjoying wine, real ale or food from a quality menu. The inn has two riverside terraces, both of which overlook the glorious River Wye, and also overlook the unique hand ferry as it ferries people from Symonds Yat East to Symonds Yat West. The pub has been named one of the Guardian’s Top 10 Waterside Pubs and is a favourite location for a beautiful Wye Valley pub walk.

The Fountain Inn, Parkend – steam trains and forest village setting
An award-winning inn, well known locally for its excellent meals and real ales. With its distinctive bay window, the inn has been a familiar Forest of Dean landmark in this Forest village for over two centuries, offering warm hospitality to travellers arriving by road or via the Dean Forest Railway just across the road. Sit outside and listen out for the whistles announcing another arrival at the station of a heritage steam train.

The Ostrich Inn, Newland – walled garden and cathedral views
Described as a “Proper 13th century country pub” complete with wonky floors and ceilings it sits in the heart of the village of Newland, opposite the 'Cathedral of the Forest' with eight real ales on tap. In the summer months visitors can relax on the front terrace or in the beautiful walled garden that can seat up to seventy at the back of the inn, designed to be very relaxing, with scented plant borders, lawn and a patio. What better place to chill out with great food?

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Saracens Head Inn

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Symonds Yat East, Symonds Yat East, Herefordshire, HR9 6JL

Telephone
01600 890435

contact@saracensheadinn.co.uk

Symonds Yat East

16th Century riverside Inn offering a variety of high quality food and real ales.

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Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant

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High Street, Clearwell, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JS

Telephone
01594 833046

info@tudorfarmhousehotel.co.uk

Clearwell

13th Century Farmhouse + AA 2 Red Rosette Restaurant for intimate meals and retreats.

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Bespoke Brewing Co.

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Church Farm, Church Street, Littledean, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3NL

Telephone
01452 929281

sales@bespokebrewery.co.uk

Littledean, Cinderford

We are Bespoke Brewery, we are driven by an unquenchable thirst for award winning real ale and a great community spirit!
We pride ourselves on being everything Royal Forest of Dean, and on being the number one brewery in this land. Although founded in 2012 the real work started in 2018 when, we a family group, headed up by myself, Matt, and my wife Milly, bought the brewery. We trimmed the fat, changed the minds of our customers and suppliers, and focused on producing a consistently perfect pint!

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The Fountain Inn

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Parkend, Gloucestershire, GL15 4JD

Telephone
01594 562189

thefountaininn@aol.com

Parkend

Award-winning country inn. Well known locally for its excellent meals and real ales. A wide choice of home-cooked meals available and on Sundays a popular carvery is available from noon until 3pm. In the centre of Parkend village with woodland walks, the Dean Forest Railway and bike hire from Dean Forest Cycles.

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The Mill Race

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The Mill Race, Walford, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5QS

Telephone
01989 562891

info@themillracepub.com

Ross-On-Wye

We are a family run, friendly, countryside village pub and restaurant with a contemporary feel whilst maintaining our country charm. We like to keep things interesting; our chefs are regularly creating new dishes to include on our specials, Sunday roasts and seasonal menus. We are passionate about food and drink and promote the local produce that Herefordshire and the Wye Valley has to offer where possible on our food menus and drinks selection.

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Kingstone Brewery

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Tintern, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 7NX

Telephone
01291 680111

info@kingstonebrewery.com

Chepstow

Kingstone Brewery is a four barrel micro brewery located in Tintern, in the heart of the Wye Valley. Our real ales are adapted from traditional recipes to suit modern pallets. From hearty IPA’s to quaffable bitters and golden hoppy ales. We offer a beer for every occasion.

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The Wild Hare

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Tintern, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 6SF

Telephone
01291 689 205

contactus@thewildhare.co.uk

Chepstow

A beautiful countryside retreat in the heart of the Wye Valley.

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The Forge Hammer & River Spice

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Forge Row, Lower Lydbrook, Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9NP

Telephone
01594 860310

andy@theforgehammer.co.uk

Lydbrook

Popular local village Pub and Micro Brewery 100m from the River Wye serving excellent real ales, ciders and lagers. Selection of bar snacks. Incorporating an Indian Takeaway

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The King's Head Hotel & Restaurant

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8 High Street, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5HL

Telephone
01989 763174

enquiries@kingshead.co.uk

Ross-on-Wye

Town centre restaurant in ancient former coaching Inn. Fresh local market produce, fresh fish and game when in season. AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence

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The Red Hart Inn

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Blaisdon, Gloucestershire, GL17 0AH

Telephone
01452 831717

redhartinn@yahoo.co.uk

Blaisdon

A warm welcome awaits, our 16th century pub is full of original features, log fire, flagstone floors and low beams. Outside we have a children's play area, beer garden and heated outdoor dining.

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The Ostrich Inn

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Newland, Gloucestershire, GL16 8NP

Telephone
01594 833260

kathryn@theostrichinn.com

Newland

Proper 13th century country pub opposite the Cathedral of the Forest in the village of Newland. 8 Real Ales. Great food. Beer garden.

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