The mercury's soaring - and the heatwave's not going to last forever.

So what better way to celebrate the high temperatures than to pop down the pub and take in a pint or a glass of wine in the late afternoon sunshine?

We've put together a list of some of the best pubs in Kent with gardens or open spaces.

Click for Kent's best gardens to drink in when it's sunny

Do you agree? If not, tell us your favourite local watering hole in Kent with a bit of outside space.

If you need some inspiration, here's our reporter Graham Stothard, who selflessly volunteered to pop down to the Ship and Trades in St Mary's Island... all for work, of course!

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