The Mayfly among best riverside pub gardens in the UK

The Mayfly in Fullerton has been included among eight pubs listed by The Times for its wonderful setting to enjoy a pint or two.

Speaking about the pub The Times wrote: "Famed for its trout fishing, the River Test flows alongside this red-brick Victorian pub near Stockbridge.

"There’s a choice of outdoor settings here — a riverside patio or a grassy garden shaded by the boughs of mighty oak trees. For lunch it has to be freshly caught Test trout, before you head off for a walk on Chilbolton Cow Common or a visit to the Black Chalk Vineyard.

The Times recommended trying freshly-caught Test trout at The Mayfly (Image: Tripadvisor)

"Stay further along the river in Stockbridge at the Grosvenor, which has its own lovely garden."

You can view the full list on The Times on their website.

Earlier this year The Mayfly also became the 2022 winner of the Griffin Trophy, the annual competition between Fuller's 208-managed pubs and hotels and 178 tenanted inns.

The Mayfly to be found in 'a beautiful location'

The Mayfly as a whole is a fairly well-received pub, with a 3.5/5 overall score on Tripadvisor, which is usually highly commended for its wonderful setting.

One reviewer on the site wrote: "The pub is set in a beautiful location. The food was excellent. Delicious fish, well cooked. I enjoyed the steak starter with a glass of good wine. You could not fault the service.

"The staff were friendly, considerate & attentive. Very popular, and rightly so."

Another put: "Came to lovely river side pub in the sunshine. Service was great and the food lovely too, the drinks did take a while to come out which is the only thing that I thought could have been faster.

"Food great and the service was good as well (it was a really nice pub and would definitely come back."

Meanwhile, another added: "Excellent food. Very efficient service. A wonderful setting alongside the River Test. Recommended."