It's getting towards the time of year again where punters will be wanting to enjoy their drinks at a pub outdoors.

Going to a beer garden to bask in the sunshine and have a few drinks is an activity enjoyed by many in the summer months, and you might be thinking about where is best to go.

Luckily, TripAdvisor can break down some of the highly-rated pubs in Southend, and which ones have a well-received beer garden.

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The Peterboat

Echo: The Peterboat (TripAdvisor)The Peterboat (TripAdvisor)

Where: 27 High Street, Leigh-on Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 2EN

TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5

The Peterboat over in Leigh-on-Sea is a well-regarded pub, which has a spacious pub garden, with plenty of seating and covers to go around.

Out of its 2,412 reviews, 1,467 were rated as 'Excellent' on its TripAdvisor page.

One reviewer wrote: "Food and drink, great as expected - easy to quaff merlot with a decent pub grub burger. Despite being very local I often only use the Peterboat for the summer beer garden but should make the effort more for food and drink."

The Bellhouse

Where: 321 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 5PX

TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5

Another Leigh-on-Sea pub in The Bellhouse features here, with its beer garden working well as a place to enjoy a few drinks or be the starting point before a meal. Plus, it is child-friendly.

Out of its 1,653 reviews, 1,126 were rated as 'Excellent' on its TripAdvisor page.

One reviewer wrote: "I went to the Bellhouse pub on a Saturday night first date. I must say the beer garden is very nice. It's about 20 metres from the road and you wouldn't know it's there."

The Crooked Billet

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Where: 51 High Street, Leigh-on Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 2EP

TripAdvisor rating: 4/5

The Crooked Billet over on the High Street in Leigh-on-Sea has been fairly well-received with its choice of food and drink, as well as a beer garden that really catches the sun well.

Out of its 330 reviews, 143 were rated as 'Excellent' on its TripAdvisor page.

One reviewer wrote: "Great place to go for a wee trip out. Great beer garden and plenty of awesome seafood to choose from. Great selection of tap beers and wines."

Old Walnut Tree

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Where: Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4XA

TripAdvisor rating: 4/5

The Old Walnut Tree is another pub where you can really soak in the sun, and also it's a place that many reviewers have described as child-friendly.

Out of its 468 reviews, 275 were rated as 'Excellent' on its TripAdvisor page.

One reviewer wrote: "The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The food is lovely and great value for money and the alcohol reasonably priced. The beer garden are lovely and looks a right treat for kids."