As the weather starts to warm up, eating outdoors in pub gardens is such a lovely treat. Keep scrolling down and you’ll find family friendly pubs rights across Berkshire from Newbury to Windsor.
All the ideas here are places I’ve been too or have been recommended by friends or Red Kite Days followers on social media. Is your family favourite here? If not let me know I’ll get pop them in the guide.
Please check directly with venues (most you’ll probably need to book in advance anyway) before going.
Pub Gardens & Outdoor Dining in Berkshire
Craven Arms, Enbourne near Newbury
The Craven Arms is a charming 17th century pub that can be found in the picturesque village of Enborne, just outside Newbury in Berkshire. Our family orientated country pub serves delicious, seasonal, good quality food and beverages. The pub has one of the largest pub gardens in the area, which includes a fully enclosed children’s play area complete with small football pitch. The garden has plenty of seating areas complete with tables and parasols.
The Furze Bush Inn, Newbury
Just outside Newbury, The Furze Bush Inn have a beautiful front garden and orchard seats, whilst the shaded rear patio and children’s play area seats.
The Bull Inn, Stanford Dingley
Stunning Gardens with over an acre of outside space including a beautiful paddock, large covered terrace, sofa area & Outside ‘Horse-Box Bar’
West Berkshire Brewery, Yattendon
The wait is almost over, you can now reserve your outdoor table at the brewery. With excellent social distancing measures in place, why not pop down to your local brewery for a tasty pint, delicious food and hopefully a dash of sunshine.
West Berkshire Brewery website
The Cunning Man, Burghfield Common
Lots of work has been going on to get the garden reading for outdoor dinning at The Cunning Man in Burghfield Common.
After a bite to eat, why not make a day of it and take a walk along the Kennet and Avon towpath – the perfect place to watch the narrow boats passing by.
The Pack Saddle, Mapledurham
The Pack Saddle have a new outdoor space all ready for visitors from 12th April. There’s also a small children’s play area with swings and a climbing fort.
Wheelrights Arms, Hurst
A charming local, country pub with lots of character and a great atmosphere, serving real ales and great food with a large enclosed beer garden. 70% of their outdoor area is covered but don’t forget to book in advance.
Elephant and Castle, Hurst
A country pub serving good value food. They are family and dog friendly with a secure new kids play area.
The Waterside, Woodley
A family friendly restaurant and bar in Woodley. The Waterside also has a children’s play area in the garden and the South Lake on their doorstep.
Image Credit: @adventuresoftheaandjax
The Jolly Farmer, Cookham
The Jolly Farmer is a historic traditional pub located in the beautiful countryside of Cookham Dean. The pub dates back to 1788 and many of its original features are still in place. They have a stunning beer garden, offering the best spot in Cookham for a refreshing drink or an alfresco meal when the sun is shining. For the children, they have a popular play area which is currently CLOSED for the time being.
The Palmer Arms, Dorney (near Maidenhead & Slough)
The Palmer Arms is a family friendly pub in Dorney. Locally sourced British food is available and they have a large garden with a dedicated children’s play area.
Check out the Red Kite Days review of The Palmer Arms.
The Alma, Windsor
The Alma has the biggest pub garden in Windsor and will have children’s crafts going on outside on Tuesday 13th April. You could try the Queen’s Walk for a walking adventure with the kids first then head to The Alma for treats all round.
The Greene Oak, Windsor
A few minutes drive West of Windsor in Oakley Green, The Greene Oak offers diners the best in fresh, local & seasonal food. When the sun comes out (fingers crossed) there are plenty of tables in the quiet garden to soak up the warmth.
Stirrups Hotel, Maidens Green near Bracknell
A family run hotel set within 10 acres of tranquil Berkshire countryside between Royal Windsor and Ascot. They’ve got some amazing looking pods installed in the lush gardens.
The Swan at Streatley
One of my favourites with wonderful outdoor space and a beautiful spot on the River Thames. Perfect to combine with a riverside walk or a stroll with young kids in your best double stroller
The Rowbarge, Woolhampton
The Rowbarge in Woolhampton is a great spot for a family-friendly pub lunch, especially on a sunny day. It has loads of outdoor tables and picnic benches and has a large grassy area where kids can run around. The location is stunning – it’s right on the Kennet & Avon canal with miles of car-free paths in either direction so is a perfect spot to start/finish/mid way stop on a family walk or cycle. Find out more about a Thatcham to Theale family bike ride.
Check out my review (done zonks ago way before covid)
The Cottage Inn, Upper Bucklebury – TBC
The Cottage Inn is a family pub and restaurant with a large paddock containing a children’s playground, mini football posts and animal enclosure with chickens, goats and rabbits. Surrounded by mixed woodlands and an abundance of walking trails.
