23 of Blackpool and the Fylde coast's top beer gardens to enjoy as the warm summer weather returns

Nothing says summer quite like an ice-cold drink in the sunshine, and Blackpool is packed with fantastic spots to make the most of the warm weather.

Whether you're looking for a lively seafront venue, a family-friendly pub garden or a peaceful place to relax with friends, we've rounded up 23 of the best beer gardens in and around Blackpool where you can sit back, soak up the sun and enjoy the heatwave in style.

When the sun comes out, few traditions are as quintessentially British as heading to the nearest beer garden. Across the country, pubs fill with friends, families and colleagues making the most of the warm weather, often gathering outdoors long into the evening.

Whether it's enjoying a pint after work, sharing a Sunday lunch in the sunshine or catching up over drinks at the weekend, beer gardens become the heart of social life during summer. From coastal pubs to countryside inns and bustling town-centre venues, they're a much-loved part of British culture, offering a relaxed atmosphere where good weather, good company and a cold drink are the perfect combination.

Inspired by reader favourites and popular local recommendations, these venues offer some of the best outdoor drinking spaces on the Fylde coast...