A Cornwall pub has been ranked as having the best beer garden in the whole of England, according to Big 7 Travel.

The Watering Hole in Perranporth made the number one spot, beating out competition such as The Rising Sun in Pensford, Somerset and The People’s Park Tavern in London.

Big 7 Travel created the list based on factors such as ambience, food and drink selection, scenery and value for money.

They said: "But this list isn't just for beer enthusiasts. It's also a great way to support local businesses and explore new places.

"So whether you're a seasoned beer connoisseur or just looking for a fun day out with friends, these are the best Beer Gardens to visit in England.

Falmouth Packet: The view out to sea from The Watering Hole's 'beer garden'The view out to sea from The Watering Hole's 'beer garden' (Image: Tripadvisor)

The full list can be seen on the Big 7 Travel website here.

What was said about The Watering Hole?

In praising The Watering Hole Big 7 Travel mentioned its unique location right on the beach.

They wrote: "At The Watering Hole, punters don’t just get a beer garden, they get a beer beach. The bar, restaurant and live music venue sit smack-bang in the middle of Perranporth’s golden sands, making it the UK’s only bar on the beach.

"Open all year round, it serves real ales from local breweries, cocktails and a wide variety of soft and hot drinks, including a dreamy hot chocolate. There’s a good range of beach-friendly grub on offer too.

"The venue has become famous for its various live music events featuring lineups from local emerging artists and big names like Jools Holland and The Sugarhill Gang."

The pub has also been well-received on Tripadvisor earning a 4/5 score from 1,706 reviews.

One reviewer wrote: "Amazing location. We went for birthday drinks and wish we had stayed and eaten! We will certainly be going back."

Another put: "We visited the beach bar 3 times whilst staying nearby. It's definitely the most impressive beach bar we've been to!

"Despite being the warmest week of the year we managed to get a table outside on each occasion. There were also plenty of outlets to get drinks from, meaning there was never a long wait to get served. They also had a great independent store selling cocktails!