It's one of the things people love the most about the hotter weather - having a cold drink in the sun.
And with Tyneside set to sizzle this weekend - and with many people not having to worry about work on Monday morning - it could be the perfect time for a pint in public.
But could a drink in the sun get you in trouble?
Obviously a pint in the beer garden is fine, but there are certain spots where drinking is a no-no.
According to drinkaware.co.uk , over 18s are OK to drink in public except in areas where Public Space Protection Orders are in place.
"A Public Space Protection Order, or PSPO, is a special decree that allows police to stop people from drinking in a certain area," states their website.
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"PSPOs give police officers special powers to order a person to stop drinking alcohol in public and confiscate it from them."
But the law on boozing outdoors is mainly aimed to stop youngsters - who can face punishments.
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"Even outside of these areas, the police can take away alcohol or move on under 18s if they have been drinking," they add.
"The police can also fine or arrest under 18s drinking in public places."
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