As the days get longer and the sun gets hotter there's no better way to cool off, unwind and spend time with friends than with an ice cold beer at a local beer garden. Pop into a leafy city courtyard, enjoy a brew and a barbecue overlooking the Yarra River, or while away the afternoon on a lush green lawn with crisp beers, fresh local seafood and breathtaking bayside views.

From city hideaways and historic pubs to riverside, lakeside and bayside beer gardens, there are plenty of options to keep you refreshed all year long. Get the gang together and try out some of the favourites listed below or hit the road and put together your own list.

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