The warm weather is officially back with Hertfordshire set to bask in 27C warmth for most of the week, according to the Met Office.

With what is likely to be summer's swan song for the year, what better way to enjoy it than pop down to a pub garden for a pint or two.

Here is a list of pubs in and around Watford with great beer gardens to enjoy:

The Elephant and Castle

This pub is located near Wheathampstead and has been shortlisted as one of the best country pubs in the UK, according to the Great British Pub Awards.

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They serve a variety of drinks as well as food, with a big pub garden and seating both covered and uncovered.

The address is: Armwell Lane, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8EA.

The Black Horse

This pub is in Chorleywood and has a large outdoor seating area which includes an igloo, huts and a vineyard as well as seating inside the pub.

It offers plenty of food and drinks, including fish which is delivered from Billingsgate Market daily, and wine which is sourced by the in-house sommelier.

You can visit the pub at this address: The Black Horse, Dog Kennel Lane, Chorleywood, WD3 5EG.

The Horse and Chains

This is along Bushey High Street and offers a range of food and drink options.

It has a beer garden as well as regular music events and a magician who shows off his talents frequently.

The address is: 79 High Street, Bushey, WS23 1BL.

The Artichoke

This is located in Croxley Green, has a large outdoor space and offers both food and drink.

It has a quaint picket fence and has seating in either the gin garden or the tent to enjoy the weather.

You can visit the pub here: The Green, Green Lane, Croxley Green, Watford, Herts, WD3 3HN

Load of Hay

This pub is located in Watford and hosts a range of events as well as having a beer garden to relax in the sun.

They serve a variety of food and drinks, including ‘Fizz Friday’ where you can get two bottles of Prosecco for £25.

The address is: 207 Pinner Rd, Watford WD19 4ET