For a drink or a meal outside in Louth, the town centre has a beer garden at The King's Head on Mercer Row and a large courtyard at The Greyhound Inn on Upgate. A little further out, The Woolpack Inn at Riverhead has a spacious enclosed garden, and The Royal Oak at Little Cawthorpe has lawned gardens beside the ford.
On a sunny day these fill up quickly, so it's worth knowing a few more. Here's where to sit outside, in town and in the countryside around it.
Gardens and Courtyards in Town
The King's Head, Mercer Row
Right in the middle of town, The King's Head has a beer garden alongside its bars and snug, with ales from Batemans, Sharp's and Timothy Taylor. Food runs from breakfast to dinner.
The Greyhound Inn, Upgate
The Greyhound Inn has a large courtyard as well as its restaurant and lounge bar, and food is served in the bar seven days a week.
The Woolpack Inn, Riverhead
On the eastern edge of town by the old canal, The Woolpack Inn has a spacious enclosed garden where children can play. It describes itself as dog friendly, and usually has at least six real ales on.
The Brown Cow, Newmarket
When the weather plays ball, The Brown Cow has outdoor seating, and it's an easy walk from the town centre.
In the Countryside
The Royal Oak, Little Cawthorpe
Known locally as The Splash, The Royal Oak is reached through a shallow ford, and its lawned gardens beside the water are a lovely place to sit with a drink on a sunny day. The bar is dog friendly, and tables can be booked online.
The Queens Head, Legbourne
In summer, The Queens Head at Legbourne opens its beer garden, with homemade pub food, pie night on Wednesdays and Fish Friday.
Cafés with Outdoor Tables
- Crowtree Café, Crowtree Lane: a small café with an outdoor garden feel, set among the trees between Hubbard's Hills and Westgate Fields, for coffee, cake or an ice cream after a walk.
- Little Village Tea Shop, Saltfleetby: plenty of tables outside with countryside views, about ten minutes from Louth, and dogs are welcome.
Tips for Eating Outside
Book a table, but ask about outside. Most places can't promise an outdoor table when you book, so arrive early on a warm day if you have your heart set on the garden.
Have a plan B. Lincolnshire weather changes quickly, so check there's room inside too.
Bringing the dog? A garden is often the easiest place to sit with a dog, but not every pub allows dogs. See dog-friendly places to eat and drink for places that say they welcome them.
For more, see eating out with children and Sunday lunch in Louth, or browse pubs and inns around Louth.
Details checked 27th October 2026. Spotted something out of date, or know a place that belongs here? Let us know.
Eating Outside: Your Questions
Which pubs in Louth have a beer garden?
In the town centre, The King's Head on Mercer Row has a beer garden and The Greyhound Inn on Upgate has a large courtyard. The Woolpack Inn at Riverhead has a spacious enclosed garden, and The Brown Cow on Newmarket has outdoor seating.
Where can I sit by the water near Louth?
The Royal Oak at Little Cawthorpe, known as The Splash, has lawned gardens beside the ford. It is a short drive from Louth, and its bar is dog friendly.
Is there a beer garden near Louth where children can play?
Yes, The Woolpack Inn at Riverhead has a spacious enclosed garden where children can play. It also has high chairs and a children's menu.
Where can I have coffee outside after a walk at Hubbard's Hills?
Crowtree Café on Crowtree Lane sits between Hubbard's Hills and Westgate Fields, with an outdoor garden feel among the trees. It serves coffee, cakes and ice creams.