THERE are few things better than enjoying a drink in a beer garden, whether you opt for a pint, a cocktail or a cold glass of lemonade. It's a sign that summer is coming and the perfect way to spend some of a long weekend. 

This bank holiday weekend may see changeable weather with some rain but there is the chance of a few hours of sunshine and the opportunity to enjoy a pint in the sun.

To save you searching for the perfect beer garden, we have taken a look at Google reviews for some of the highest-rated pubs in and around Hereford city centre, with reviewers mentioning outdoor seating areas, and come up with a list of the best, in no particular order.  Each pub has a Google rating of at least 4.5 out of five stars. Does your favourite make the list?

Bunch of Carrots

The Bunch of Carrots is an independent pub in Hampton Bishop, just outside Hereford. There are a number of tables outside, creating a beer garden for al fresco dining during the warmer months. It has 4.5 out of five stars from 1,400 reviews. One reviewer said: "Booking recommended. Fresh-cooked food with a good varied menu. Dogs were allowed outside."

The Orange Tree

The Orange Tree is a traditional pub in King Street, Hereford, serving Black Country Ales. The pub has a beer garden, perfect for a few drinks. It has 4.5 out of five stars from 206 reviews. One reviewer said: "Owner is very friendly and inviting, beers are all good, large selection of local beers and ciders, good beer garden out the back."

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Oxford Arms

The Oxford Arms is a lovely pub in Widemarsh Street, offering food and drinks. It has a large outdoor area. It has 4.5 out of five stars from 148 reviews. One reviewer said: "A brilliant pub, outside space is brilliant, loos are lovely and clean."

The Moon

The Moon Inn is in Mordiford, a village near Hereford. It serves traditional pub grub as well as real ales, and has a large beer garden. It has 4.6 out of five stars from 725 reviews. One reviewer said: "Stopped here for lunch on a family walk through the woods. A brilliant place for lunch, with friendly staff and plenty of space inside and out. Nice beer too! Highly recommended."

Crown and Anchor

The Crown and Anchor is a pub in Lugwardine, another neighbouring village to Hereford. With a beer garden, it is the ideal spot for a drink in the sunshine. It has 4.6 out of five stars from 296 reviews. One reviewer said: "Perfect pint. Lovely garden. Dog friendly. We're planning to return."