Seven must-visit local beer gardens to enjoy the sunshine
With the first signs of summer beginning to shine through, what better way to make the most of the glorious sunshine than with a trip to a beer garden.
The local area is without a doubt home to some iconic and beloved pubs, with the West Midlands, and the Black Country in particular, being one of the most pub-rich places in the UK.
Making the most of the beautiful weather we have been lucky enough to have had this week, we asked you, our readers, where your favourite spot was to enjoy a drink in the sun.
Here are seven local haunts, recommended by you, that are a must-visit to soak up the rays and relax with a drink.
The Hunting Tree
Alexandra Street, Halesowen
The Hunting Tree (Image: Google Earth)Coombs Wood Sports and Social Club
Stewarts Road, Halesowen
Coombs Wood Sports and Social Club (Image: Google Earth)The Anchor Inn
Caunsall Road, Caunsall, nr Kidderminster
The Anchor Inn (Image: Google Earth)The Old Wagon and Horses
Stourbridge Road, Iverley, nr Kidderminster
The Old Wagon and Horses (Image: Google Earth)The Unicorn
Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston, Stourbridge
The Unicorn (Image: Google Earth)The Robin Hood
Collis Street, Amblecote, Stourbridge
The Robin Hood (Image: Google Earth)The Swan
Brettell Lane, Amblecote, Stourbridge
The Swan (Image: Furious Pub Company / NQ Archives) We are sorry if we missed your favourite spot! Please drop your favourite local beer garden in the comments.
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