Top five pubs to visit across the Vale this bank holiday weekend

We put together a list of the top five pubs across the Vale that boast beer gardens with a view - depending on the weather of course.

The Captain's Wife, Sully

This pub has a large specious beer garden that overlooks Sully Island and is the perfect place to enjoy a pint.

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The beer garden at the captain's wife overlooks Sully Island. Picture: Google 

The pub is located at in Swanridge. 

Where: Beach Rd, Swanbridge, Sully, Penarth CF64 5UG

The Deck, Penarth 

This bar on Penarth Marina boasts fantastic views of the marina and is a great place to visit for a pint near the water.

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The pub boasts lovely views of the Marina. 

The pub is located near Penarth Marina. 

Where: Penarth Portway, Penarth CF64 1TT

The White Hart, Llantwit Major 

This pub is in the perfect location for a Bank Holiday pub crawl as the beer garden faces the cenotaph and two other pubs.

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This pub is perfect for a pub crawl as it is surrounded by three other pubs. Picture: Google 

The pub is located within the town of Llantwit Major.

Where: 3 Wine Street, Llantwit Major CF61 1RZ

Beach Hut Bar - Barry Island

This bar recently opened at the top of the fairground in Barry Island and has stunning views across the island. 

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The bar boasts lovely views of the Island and Friars Point. 

The bar is located at the top of the fairground, where the old dolphin pub used to be. 

Where: 9 Friars Rd, Barry CF62 5TJ

Casa de Magarita - Penarth 

Can't get abroad this summer? then why not bring a bit of Spain to you with this tapas bar in Penarth.

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Why not bring a bit of Spain to you? with this tapas bar in Penarth. 

The pub is located on Penarth Pier and has great views out into the water from its street-side beer garden.

Where: 3 The Esplanade, Penarth CF64 3AS

What's your favourite spot for a pint or two in the Vale? Let us know in the comments.