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It appears that summer has finally arrived! Sure, there have been a few days recently when the rain’s scuppered days out but on the whole it’s been pretty decent.
Here in Suffolk, we’ve already made some fun summer holiday memories. We’ve spent time exploring nature at Lackford Lakes and Needham Lake. The small person’s tried his hand at archery and climbing in some free community events. We’ve done some science experiments, splashed in the paddling pool, flown foam gliders and made ice cream. And, of course, we’ve been out for meals.
One of summer’s great pleasures is dining al fresco, whether it’s barbecues in the garden, picnics when out and about or relaxing on a terrace or in a garden when dining out. But where do you turn for the best al fresco dining spots in your area?
That’s where Eat Drink Meet comes in.
What is Eat Drink Meet?
Covering an ever-growing number of pubs, restaurants and bars in the UK, Eat Drink Meet helps you to find the perfect venue for any occasion, from after work drinks to afternoon tea, and from pub quizzes to parties.
As well as providing the ability to search by location, the Eat Drink Meet team have included a huge array of filters so you can easily find the right spot to suit your needs.
That includes an option for “Garden and Outdoor Dining” – and you can filter this down further, too. Looking for a city venue for post-work al fresco drinks? Tick “City Venue” and “After Work Drinks”. Looking for somewhere more rural that allows dogs, too? Tick “Country Pub” and “Dog-Friendly”.
Eat Drink Meet have taken even more of the work out of searching by creating a recommendations page, featuring articles covering the best UK pub gardens, great waterside dining venues and more.
My top Eat Drink Meet picks for the summer
We’re all over the South East and East Anglia this summer, so I’ve used Eat Drink Meet to discover various venues to explore in the coming weeks. We’ll be spending a week in North Norfolk, and The Marsh Harrier in Norwich looks a great place to stop en route. I’m tempted to check out the Fox and Raven when visiting family in Essex, and The Horseshoes when visiting family in Kent.
If you see somewhere you like the look of on the Eat Drink Meet website, click on the listing where you’ll find a map, more information and a link to the venue’s website and booking form. Have fun finding your next al fresco drinking or dining venue this summer!