With restrictions set to ease across the country on Monday, many of us are getting ready to wet our palettes and get tucked into a refreshing, ice-cold draught beer for the first time since the end of 2020.
It does beg the question though, where will be the best beer gardens to grab a moments peace and take in the wonder of a thirst-quenching pint in Fife? We asked readers on the Fife Free Press Facebook page where they’ll be heading next week as pubs with beer gardens open across Scotland.
Like many businesses, pubs have been hit incredibly hard by the pandemic, and they will require our support to get them on their feet again when their doors reopen next week.
So, without further ado, here’s where our readers recommend you go for a pint when the restrictions ease on Monday.

. Fife Beer Gardens
Are you ready to dive into the best of Fife's beer gardens next week? Photo: JPI

. Balbirnie House Hotel
Bilburnie House Hotel is a grade A listed Georgian country mansion house, so if you'd like your first beer back to be in a beer garden with magnificent surroundings, this is the place to go. Photo: Contributed

. Pitlessie Village Inn
The Pitlessie Village Inn comes higher recommended by our readers and, according their Facebook page, have been improving their premises during lockdown. Sounds amazing. Photo: Google Maps

5. Railway Tavern
One of our staff favourites, our readers recommend the Railway Tavern for its great atmosphere and friendly clientele. Photo: Contributed

6. Society
Society in Kirkcaldy was mentioned time and time again in our readers recommendations. A quick dash to their Facebook page shows they're offering 'beer towers' from Monday and now it all makes sense. Count us in. Photo: Contributed

7. The Windsor Hotel
Windsor Hotel: This friendly and inviting local Bar, Hotel & Event Establishment has recently had a makeover according to their Facebook page and, complete with it's beer garden, will be very popular next week. Photo: Contributed

8. The Harbour View
The Harbour View in Kinghorn 'can't wait' to start serving the pints on Monday in their beer garden this Monday. Photo: Contributed