IT’S set to be a heatwave across Cumbria this weekend, and the county’s pubs are bound to be filled with customers.

This week, we asked our readers to share their best beer gardens to go to in the north and west of the county.

Here, in no particular order, are our readers’ choice.

1: CUMBERLAND INN, CARLISLE

Located on Botchergate in the city centre, The Cumberland Inn also has some outdoor seating, which backs out on to the neighbouring Carlisle train station.

The pub serves a range of drinks and meals.

Craig Lamont, who praised the pub to us online, said: “It’s cool with the breeze up Colliers lane but still catches the sun.

“Excellent choice of beverages (both Alcoholic and non-alcoholic).

“It also has friendly staff and always someone to have a craic with.”

2: LANE BAR, CARLISLE

The cocktail bar, on Long Lane, by Fisher Street in the city centre, also has some outdoor seating for customers.

Reader Julie Elliot told us the main points as to what made the pub stand out.

She said: “[The] flowers, sun, and seating arrangements make you feel like your in a country garden not in the middle of town.

“Also, it’s a beautiful suntrap,” she added.

3: ROYAL SCOT, CARLISLE

Based on Langrigg Road in Morton, the pub is open seven days a week.

It also serves up food and drink, and has an outdoor seating area for punters.

Jono Ogilvie, who voiced his recommendation for the pub, said: “The play area and small football pitch for the kids and big kids outside.

“[There is a] dog friendly area and also an outside bar area, could you want any more?”

4: CASTLE BAR, COCKERMOUTH

Located on Market Place in Cockermouth, the pub has a terraced beer garden.

Judith Scott said: “It is set out over three levels, great friendly staff, great range of drinks, great food.

“Try it for yourself if you get the chance.”

5: CROWN INN, POOLEY BRIDGE

The traditional village pub, located in the centre of Pooley Bridge, was recommended by Michelle Coggins.

She said: “The Crown Inn at Pooley Bridge.

“It has a riverside garden, roof terrace, outside bar, and table service.”

6: STATION HOTEL, PENRITH

Based on Castlegate, near to Penrith train station, the hotel and pub is open seven days a week.

Mark Weir said: “The Station Hotel, Penrith.

“Great view of the castle.”

7: SWINSIDE INN, KESWICK

Becky Roberts said: The Swinside Inn at Keswick, or the Coldale Inn, also at Keswick.

“Both have fabulous views.”

8: WIGTON PARK BOWLING CLUB

David Bedlington said: “Wigton Park bowling club, with a good game to watch and pleasant company.”

9: BRANTWOOD BAR, PENRITH

Reader Sandra Stoker told us: “It has great staff, a gin hour, plus fantastic gardens.”