IN celebration of pubs being able to reopen next month, the Daily Echo takes a look at ten of the best pub gardens in Southampton.

As announced, from April 12 at the earliest pubs will be able to open their beer gardens, rooftop gardens and patios across England as lockdown rules begin to ease.

And, for many, there's no better way to soak up the sun than being outside in a garden - especially one attached to a pub.

Some have sprawling blankets of beautiful green grass and flower beds sporting an array of vivid colours, while others are modern beer terraces with wooden decking and comfy outdoor seating.

The list is made from the top five on TripAdvisor along with the top five from a previous poll.

If we have missed a pub you think we should be featuring, let us know in the comments below, and if your comment gets enough likes, we will include it!

In no particular order:

The Cricketers Arms

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Shooting Star

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The Dolphin

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Brewhouse and Kitchen

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Smugglers

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The London Hotel

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The Dancing Man

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The Ship Inn

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The Hobbit

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The Mitre

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