Where to Eat Al Fresco in London
Make the most of the warmer summer weather by enjoying a meal in one of these London restaurants with outdoor dining areas. Nothing says summer quite like sitting in the sun with great food, great company and a nice glass of wine. Of course, nothing says British summer like lashing rain, but we shall remain optimistic.
The new rooftop bar and grill at the Boundary features an all-weather pergola, allowing it to remain open year round. Very handy for the inevitable downpours in July! With a new garden design, including grape-producing vines and wild herbs, the terrace provides a perfect summer dining area. The rooftop is open from 10am until 10pm seven days a week and is also available for private dining events on request. Due to the popularity of the venue, priority is given to hotel residents so advance booking is recommended. Sample menu items include half or whole lobster, spatchcock poussin with harissa and a selection of Mediterranean hors d’ouevres.
2-4 Boundary Street, Shoreditch, London, E2 7DD Telephone: 020 7729 1051
The Bluebird restaurant on King’s Road in Chelsea features a fantastic courtyard dining area, where visitors can enjoy breakfast, lunch or supper in the open air. Reservations are not required for the courtyard area, which is ideal considering that al fresco dining opportunities in London generally need to be grabbed as and when they become available! The café menu served in the courtyard ranges from Full English Breakfast, organic porridge or smoothies for breakfast; to Greek grilled vegetable sandwiches, cheeseburgers, steaks and halloumi skewers later on. Of course, we cannot forget the range of cocktails, champagnes and wines which are also available.
350 King’s Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 5UU Telephone: 020 7559 1000
For excellent Italian food and a beautiful riverside location, look no further than the River Café on Thames Wharf. The Michelin-starred restaurants serves the exquisite, authentic food that you expect; with sample dishes including chargrilled wild sea bass, hand cut pasta with violetta artichokes and Prosciutto di Parma, slow cooked veal shin and deep-fried whole Roman artichokes with lemon. The menu at the River Café changes twice daily, for lunch and dinner. Advance booking is recommended.
Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, London, W6 9HA Telephone: 020 7386 4200
If a great view of Canary Wharf and mouth-watering steaks are what you fancy on a hot summer’s day, make your way to Manhattan Grill. The terrace menu includes bacon cheeseburgers, nachos, quesadillas and king prawns – perfect snacks for an afternoon spent with friends. If you would prefer a full meal, you can dine from the a la carte menu in the main restaurant, before retiring to the terrace for drinks.
22 Herstmere Road, London, E14 4ED Telephone: 020 7517 2808
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