Hampshire country pub the Mayfly near Stockbridge named among best UK waterside pubs

While the weather is fine, what better escape than enjoying your favourite tipple at a location overlooking the sea, a river or lake?

Lucky for us, The Guardian has revealed its 20 best waterside pubs in the UK, including this one near Stockbridge.

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The best waterside pub in Hampshire

The Mayfly

The Mayfly in Hampshire has been named among the best UK waterside pubs. Picture: Tripadvisor

This iconic red-brick, Victorian pub is located next to the River Test, near Stockbridge.

Offering oodles of country charm, here you can while way a hazy afternoon sitting under a parasol enjoying views over a small weir.

Serving a traditional menu, cast from the finest locally sourced ingredients, including Hampshire’s own Owton’s Butchers and Laverstoke Park Farm.

The bar is well-stocked with an eclectic range of drinks from Fuller’s award-winning real ales to fresh cocktails.

For more information, visit The Mayfly website.

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The Guardian's top 20 waterside pubs

Here's the full list of the 20 waterside pubs The Guardian has named the best in the UK:

• The Cross Guns, Wiltshire
• The Cornmill, Denbighshire
• Swan Inn, Oxfordshire
• The Pandora Inn, Cornwall
• Sculthorpe Mill, Norfolk
• Mayfly, Hampshire
• The Waterman’s Arms, Devon
• Swan at Streatley, Berkshire
• Butt & Oyster, Suffolk
• The Blue Lias, Warwickshire
• Riverside, Sheffield
• Green Dragon Inn, Yorkshire Dales
• Falls of Dochart Inn, Perthshire
• The Taybank, Perthshire
• Boathouse, County Antrim
• Ye Olde Ferrie Inn, Herefordshire
• Boat Inn, Monmouthshire
• Kingfisher on the Quay, Surrey
• Anchor Inn and Boating, Sussex
• Tamesis Dock, London