With plenty of sunny days ahead, pubgoers in West Dunbartonshire may find themselves in a beer garden more often.
There are plenty of pubs and bars all across the region boasting wonderful suntraps open all summer long.
If you're looking for a beer garden in places like Dumbarton and Clydebank but are not sure where to start, here are some of the top picks.
The best beer gardens in West Dunbartonshire you can visit when the sun is out
Here are the best beer gardens in West Dunbartonshire (in places like Clydebank and Dumbarton) you can visit when the weather is good, according to patrons on Google Reviews.
Tullie Inn
Location: Balloch Rd, Balloch, Alexandria, G83 8SW
Rating: 4.1/5 out of 2.2k reviews
One reviewer simply said: "Great pub & big beer garden".
The Glen Lusset
Location: 67 Dumbarton Rd, Old Kilpatrick, G60 5DA
Rating: 4.3/5 out of 799 reviews
One reviewer said: "Alongside the canal they have a lovely beer garden for the hotter summer days and the staff are always happy to help."
Waverley Bar
Location: W Bridgend, Dumbarton, G82 4AB
Rating: 4.6/5 out of 119 reviews
One reviewer said: "The beer garden had great views of the river and Dumbarton. The person behind the bar was also very friendly and polite."
The Balloch House
Location: Balloch Rd, Balloch, Alexandria, G83 8LQ
Rating: 4.4/5 out of 2.4k reviews
One reviewer said: "Great beer garden, food and drinks were super. Staff attentive."
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The Lovat
Location: 2560-2562 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G14 0PT
Rating: 4.3/5 out of 332 reviews
One reviewer said: "Cracking wee pub, great value food, nice place to sit and two really good beer gardens."
The Ettrick Bar
Location: 159 Dumbarton Rd, Old Kilpatrick, Glasgow G60 5JQ
Rating: 4.7/5 out of 171 reviews
One reviewer said: "Only second time in the Ettrick. Good beer and friendly staff. Will be back."
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