Out of all the things we have been looking forward to most following the easing of lockdown restrictions this month, beer gardens are up there. 

Last month, Nicola Sturgeon announced that beer gardens would be able to reopen in line with the wider hospitality industry on April 26.

From that date, cafés, restaurants and bars will be able to serve people outdoors, in groups of up to six from three households, until 10pm. Alcohol will be permitted, and there will be no requirement for food to be served.

So with the prospect of a pint in the sun with friends and family edging ever closer, we have put together a list of venues reopening their beer gardens and outdoor dining spaces so you know exactly where to head for a much-awaited beverage.

If your establishment is reopening their beer garden or outdoor dining space this month and is not on our list, get in touch at fionnuala.boyle@newsquest.co.uk and we'll share the news with our readers! 

North Ayrshire

  • The Lauriston Hotel & Restaurant, Ardrossan
  • Cecchini's, Ardrossan
  • Albion Bar, Saltcoats
  • The Four Seasons, Saltcoats
  • The Pop Inn, Stevenston
  • Si! Bar:Restaurant, Irvine
  • The Gailes Hotel & Spa, Irvine
  • R&A Sports Bar & Restaurant, Irvine
  • The Niche Restaurant, Irvine
  • Lawthorn Farm: Indian Restaurant and Bar, Irvine
  • The Waterside, West Kilbride
  • Seamill Hydro Hotel, Seamill  

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 Finally some light at the end of the tunnel 🙌🏼 We cannot wait to see everyone on the 26th April 🥳🍾🍻🍹 Keep your eyes peeled for new posts... bigger and better things are coming 😉☀️🍹☺️

Posted by The Four Seasons on Wednesday, 17 March 2021

South Ayrshire

  • The Smoking Goat Bar and Grill, Ayr
  • The Waterfront, Ayr
  • Smiths Bar, Ayr
  • Hotel Kylestrome Bar & Grill, Ayr
  • Chestnuts Restaurant & Hotel, Ayr
  • Enterkine House Hotel, Ayr
  • The Fox & Willow, Ayr
  • Tam O'Shanter Inn, Ayr
  • Tudor Kitchen & Grill Restaurant, Ayr
  • The Buf, Ayr/Prestwick
  • The Balgarth Pines Bar & Restaurant, Ayr 
  • Arthur Street Kitchen, Ayr
  • The West Kirk, Ayr
  • The Eagle Tavern, Prestwick
  • The Golf Inn, Prestwick
  • The Bellrock, Prestwick
  • The Red Lion, Prestwick
  • Carlton Hotel, Prestwick
  • Monkton Lodge Brewers Fayre, Prestwick
  • The Anchorage Hotel, Troon
  • Old Loans Inn, Troon
  • The Harbour Bar, Troon 
  • McKays, Troon
  • Failford Inn, Failford

⚠️‼️ BIIIIIIIIIIG NEWS FOR THE BELLROCK COMMUNITY ‼️⚠️ PLANNING PERMISSION HAS BEEN APPROVED AND WE HAVE A “ OUTSIDE...

Posted by The bell rock prestwick on Wednesday, 31 March 2021

East Ayrshire

  • Lochside House Hotel, Lodges and Spa, New Cumnock
  • Royal Hotel, Cumnock
  • Dumfries Arms Hotel, Cumnock
  • Bridgend Inn, New Cumnock
  • Fairburn Hotel, Mauchline
  • The Sorn Inn, Sorn
  • Coach House Inn, Muirkirk
  • The Boolers, Drongan
  • The Railway Inn, Darvel
  • The Urbanist, Kilmarnock
  • Glasshouse Restaurant, Rowallan Castle Estate, Kilmarnock
  • The Weston Tavern & Restaurant, Kilmaurs

Lots of changes going on at The Failford Inn! Please keep in mind that for tables inside it is a maximum of 4 people...

Posted by Failford Inn on Wednesday, 24 March 2021

We'd recommend checking directly with the venues for more information on dates, times and booking conditions as they may vary.