Luckily there are plenty of places in Sheffield where visitors can book a table in advance, and enjoy drinks or food in the fresh air of a traditional beer garden.
Here are 10 city hostelries with outside seating that are taking reservations too.
9. The Dorothy Pax, Victoria Quays
The Dorothy Pax is taking reservations for its beer garden - sunlight lasts longer on the 'upper decks', on bright evenings. Visit www.dorothypax.com to book. Photo: Google
10. Omega at Abbeydale
Omega at Abbeydale, which carries on the ethos of Brincliffe's renowned Baldwin's Omega suite at Abbeydale Sports Club, also has what it says is Sheffield's biggest beer garden. Call 01142367011 to book - and perhaps take a measuring device before heading to Crookes too... Photo: Facebook/Omega at Abbeydale