Which of these 10 beer gardens is the best place for a drink outside?

And when the sun is shining on a hot summer’s day, not much beats a cold, refreshing drink in a beer garden.

A drink or two al fresco with family and friends is the perfect way to enjoy the warm weather.

But where is the best beer garden in Wirral?

Which pub, restaurant or café is your favourite place to enjoy a pint or a glass of wine outdoors with a few bar snacks?

Last week, we asked for your beer garden nominations and you sent us your favourite places.

We’ve compiled a list of the top ten places that are ideal for a drink al fresco in a bid to find Wirral’s Best Beer Garden.

And don’t forget that if you fill in the coupon inside this week’s Wirral Globe and email it to us, it gives five votes to your favourite.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Beer Garden post on our Wirral Globe Facebook or Twitter pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Wirral Globe (August 9 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk - please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different entry coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions).

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, August 14.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR TEN BEST BEER GARDEN SHORTLIST:

The Red Fox

The Red Fox, Thornton Hough

This popular place took last year’s Best Beer Garden title – can they make it back-to-back wins?

One regular visitor said: “The Red Fox has beautiful views and plenty of space – it gets my vote!”

For more details go to facebook.com/redfoxpub

The Ferry

The Ferry, Wallasey

One nomination said: “The Ferry overlooking the Mersey has great views.”

Another said: “The view is unreal!”

For more details go to facebook.com/Egremont.theferry

The Clarence Hotel

The Clarence Hotel, New Brighton

One happy customer said: “The Clarence hotel is fab in the sunshine – it’s a proper sun trap.”

For more details go to facebook.com/theclarencehotelwallasey

The Cheshire Cheese

The Cheshire Cheese and Gin Garden, Wallasey

One review on their Facebook page said: “A fab night in the gorgeous gin garden which is undercover and has heaters.”

Another loves that the outside area can be used “rain or shine”.

For more details go to facebook.com/TheCheshireCheeseWallasey

The Mouse at Brimstage

The Mouse at Birmstage, Birkenhead

Customers love the quirky vibe at The Mouse, which has been likened to a funky Alice in Wonderland theme.

Customers like to enjoy cocktails and cold beers in the outside space – “stunning surroundings”.

For more details go to facebook.com/themouseatbrimstage

The Tap

The Tap, Eastham Ferry

Regulars love the live music at The Tap while they enjoy a drink in the sunshine.

Perfect place when the weather is warm.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086549227540

Gallaghers

Gallaghers, Birkenhead

Visitors love the “sunny outdoor space” and the “warm welcome at Gallaghers”.

One nomination said: “An overlooked gem of a pub with an excellent spot outside to catch the sun.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Gallagherstraditionalpub1

Future Yard

Future Yard, Birkenhead

This community live music venue is proving popular with customers.

One review on their Facebook page said: “Fantastic place and a great atmosphere.”

Another said: “It's a sun trap with the nicest ales.”

For more details go to facebook.com/FutureYard

The Farmers Arms

The Farmers Arms, Frankby

One nomination simply said: “It’s got to be The Farmers Arms in Frankby!”

With big screens outside so customers can enjoy live sport throughout the summer, what’s not to like?

For more details go to facebook.com/thefarmersarmspub

Derby Pool

Derby Pool, Wallasey

One happy customer said: “The Derby Pool at sunset has the best views!”

For more details go to facebook.com/HarvesterDerbyPoolWallasey