Brighter days are finally upon us, and few things in life are better than sitting in the sunshine with a cool beer in hand.
We are lucky enough to live in one of the best places in the world when it comes to options for good food, good views and good booze.
To help you pick one of the many beer gardens in the Falmouth and Helston areas to venture out into the sun and soak up the spring rays, we have compiled a list of our favourites.
Falmouth area:
The Boathouse
Anyone who has been to The Boathouse on a sunny day would find it hard to argue that the pub boasts one of the best views of Falmouth Harbour.
Coupled with good food and award-winning beers, it's the perfect choice for a sunny day.
Chain Locker
Chain Locker impressed our mystery diner with a near clean-sweep in ratings when they paid a visit.
Its spacious beer garden, balcony seating and waterfront location on Custom House Quay are not to be missed.
The Pandora Inn (Mylor)
Picture: Robert Pittman
Not, strictly speaking, in Falmouth, we would be amiss not to mention neighbouring Mylor's iconic Pandora Inn.
The 13th-century pub has overcome seemingly insurmountable odds in the last few years alone after it was nearly wiped out in a 2011 fire, and was struck by flooding in 2016.
But nevertheless it has made a full recovery, and with its low ceilings and pontoon out on the Carrick Roads is ideal for Sunday roasts and sunshine pints alike.
Princess Pavilion
Falmouth's legendary music venue and bar boasts a spacious lawn, a garden room and an actual tropical garden.
Whether you're watching a performance, taking a stroll round Gyllyngdune Gardens or just kicking back on the grass, the Pavilion does not disappoint.
Helston area:
The Blue Anchor
Helstonbury 2018 at The Blue Anchor
Helston's beloved Blue Anchor, home to one of the country's oldest breweries and the annual Helstonbury festival, is a perfect spot for a pint.
Whether you're enjoying one of the brewed-in-situ Spingo Ales or rocking out to some local talent, it is without doubt worth a visit.
The Harbour Inn (Porthleven)
Porthleven's Harbour Inn has a spacious waterside beer garden with a fantastic view of its picturesque namesake.
Its Sunday roast is also one of the best around and is highly recommended.
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