With some coronavirus restrictions lifting yesterday as part of the Government’s roadmap for Britain’s next steps in combating Covid-19, many readers will be planning their trip to sip an ice-cool beer in one of our region’s best beer gardens.

This week, we asked you for your “best beer garden” and, as always, you answered the call.

Here, in no particular order are some of the recommendations for the best beer garden across north and west Cumbria.

1: ROYAL SCOT, CARLISLE

Based on Langrigg Road in Morton, it has an outdoor seating area for customers.

Jono Ogilvie, who voiced his recommendation for the pub, said: “[There is a] dog friendly area and also an outside bar area, could you want any more?”

2: LANE BAR, CARLISLE

The cocktail bar, on Long Lane, by Fisher Street in the city centre, also has some outdoor seating for customers.

Julie Elliot said: “The flowers, sun, and seating arrangements make you feel like you’re in a country garden not in the middle of town.

“Also, it’s a beautiful sun trap.”

3: CUMBERLAND INN, CARLISLE

Located on Botchergate in the city centre, The Cumberland Inn also has some outdoor seating, which backs out on to the neighbouring Carlisle train station.

The pub serves a range of drinks and meals.

Craig Lamont, who praised the pub to us online, said: “It’s cool with the breeze up Colliers Lane but still catches the sun.

“Excellent choice of beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic).”

4: STATION HOTEL, PENRITH

Based on Castlegate, near to Penrith train station, the hotel and pub is open seven days a week.

Mark Weir said: “The Station Hotel, Penrith.

“Great view of the castle.”

5: CROWN INN, POOLEY BRIDGE

She said: “The Crown Inn at Pooley Bridge.

“It has a riverside garden, roof terrace, outside bar, and table service.”

6: SWINSIDE INN, KESWICK

The inn, based on Newlands Valley, is a favourite of Becky Roberts

She said: “The inn at Keswick, or the Coldale Inn, also at Keswick.

“Both have fabulous views.”

7: BRANTWOOD BAR, PENRITH

Reader Sandra Stoker told us: “It has great staff, a gin hour, plus fantastic gardens.”

So there we have it, more than enough choices for us to begin dreaming of better days to come! From Carlisle to Penrith, and Keswick to Pooley Bridge, there should be an option here for everyone!