When it's hot, hordes of thirsty punters flock for an alfresco pint outside Nottingham's Canalhouse pub. Locals know what a hotspot it is as it regularly appears in Nottinghamshire Live's round-ups of best beer gardens. So does the rest of the country now after it was named one of England's top 25 beer gardens.
The annual list is compiled by Big 7 Travel to celebrate the long summer days, and even longer summer nights. The ranking system covers everything from ambience and scenery to food and drink, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enjoy a drink in the sun.
The pub, with scenic canalside views off Canal Street, comes in 20th place, with the following citation: "Lots of pubs boast waterfront views, but Canalhouse is probably the only pub that can claim to have a canal running right through the centre of it, complete with resident narrow boats and a footbridge.
