EAST
Fried Chicken | Basic | W&R | £
I found the fried chicken I had quite average – the crumbs didn’t bind with the chicken and slipped off very easily. However, the sour cocktails were bang on.
TYPE Kerb
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Cheese and Biscuits
Pizzas | Basic | W&R | £
Tried most of their pizzas which are all pretty rad – don’t go expecting any kind of service. It’s a pub / bar that just happens to serve pizzas. Come summer, it gets incredibly packed outside, so if you hate crowds, then this ain’t your spot. Mixed bag of hipsters and tourists.
TYPE Wide Open Space
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Crate London
Pub | Basic | W&R?
This chilled Clapton pub has got a bit of a Victorian feel about. In the back you’ll find a fab beer garden to while aways those summer days and nights – basic pub food, so stick to a bowl of chips vs a proper meal.
TYPE Beer Garden
GO FOR Drinks
Image Credit: The Crooked Billet
Varies | Basic | NR | £
I first went here a number of years ago when my good friend used to host film screenings on the rooftop. They hold regular events here, usually have a food pop-up and a bar so check out what’s on via their social media pages before heading down. You have to pay a one off £5 entry and ‘become a friend’ on their website to gain entry. Open from May and from 5pm onwards usually.
TYPE Rooftop
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Various | Basic | NR | £
This covered street food market by Street Feast has a rooftop bit where you can eat, drink and be merry. Sometimes you have to pay a cover charge, so just check their website / Facebook before you head down.
TYPE Food Market | Rooftop
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Keatons
Cocktails | Basic | W&R | ££
Really like this casual cocktail spot in Dalston with rotating food pop ups. They’ve got a few seats on the kerb where you can eat + drink to your hearts content.
TYPE Kerb
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Pamela
Cafe | Basic | NR | £
Love this small independently run cool coffee shop with a teeny outdoor space. Their avocado cake is absolutely boss, make sure to order it.
TYPE Mini Courtyard
GO FOR Snacks + Coffee
Image Credit: Best of England
WEST
Terrace | Basic | RR | £££
Located off High St Ken on a residential road, this gastropub serves up good Modern Euro fare in a cosy chic space. The indoor space is split into a drinking den and a more formal dining area. Outside, there are a few tables facing the road where you can imbibe and munch away.
TYPE Kerb
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Unknown
Burgers | Basic | NR | £
This no frills, hip burger shack with a Jamaican twist has some outdoor seating that’s super basic – so you can come here with some mates for some low key hanging and chilled vibes.
TYPE Outdoor Benches
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Boom Burger
Brunch | Basic | NR | £
A small but perfectly formed brunch spot tucked away on a side street off High Street Ken. There are a two tables outside where you can munch on lovely fresh produce.
TYPE Kerb
GO FOR Food
Image Credit: Munch My Way
Pizzas & Other Bits | Ba-Bou | W&R | £££
Pizza East Notting Hill is very attractive indeed even if the food is just mediocre. So, if you want to do some Notting Hill people watching, it’s got a perfect outdoor seating bit for this.
TYPE Kerb
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Pizza East
British | Basic | W&R | ££
The food is decent but it’s the big ass terrace that draws you, in come summer. Located in Little Venice area, it’s got a pretty laid back vibe too it even when it gets busy on the terrace.
TYPE Terrace
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: This Is Paddington
SOUTH
Portuguese | Ba-Bou | RR | ££
This little slice of Portugal smack bang in London Bridge has a small space outside it reserves mostly for diners but there are a few barrels I believe you can perch at and drink with no obligation to order food.
TYPE Terrace
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Bar Douro
Seasonal | Ba-Bou | W&R
This cool antique, modern mash up space is very lovely to look at. I had some bar food here yonks ago but wasn’t that impressed. If in the area though, I’d deffo give it a whirl again. It’s got quite a large terrace out front.
TYPE Terrace
GO FOR Drinks
Image Credit: This Is Funky
Modern Euro | Basic | NR
The restaurant at The Young Vic is a destination in itself. If you’re going to the theatre definitely eat here and if you’re in the area it’s worth checking out. There’s a bar upstairs with a rooftop terrace – I think it’s drinks only but if you ask nicely they may let you eat here.
TYPE Rooftop
GO FOR Drinks
Image Credit: The Cut
Street Food | Basic | NR | £
This hip street market has lots of outdoor areas you can pitch up at. Have a wonder round the food stalls inside, grab some booze and then head back outside again. There are also stand alone restaurants like Bar Douro where you can dine outside – best to book in advance.
TYPE Food Market
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Flat Iron Square
Various | Basic | NR | £
This small street food market, an offshoot of Borough Market is always rammed and hectic come the weekend but I still really like it. If you get here early enough you can grab one of the outdoor seating areas but you’ll need to buy booze / food from the stall owners that operate it.
TYPE Food Market
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Conde Nast
Street Food | Basic | NR | £
This huge buzzy street food market originating from Italy has massive indoor & outdoor seating. Grab food and drink from the stores inside and head out to bask in the glorious sunshine.
TYPE Food Market
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Modern Euro | Basic | NR | ££
This gastro pub serves up good pizzas and if you want to perch you little butty outdoors then you’re in luck as they have a small outdoor seating area which is more suitable for drinking than eating.
TYPE Kerb
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Country & Town House
‘Pan Balkan’ | Basic | RR | ££
Peckham Bazaar has poshed up quite a bit on the inside since I last visited based on the pics I’ve seen when I just googled it right now. When I went the food (‘Pan Balkan’ – their description, not mine) was tasty and well priced. They have a few dining spots outside.
TYPE Terrace
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Timeout
Gelato | Basic | NR | £
This nice Gelato joint in South Ken is walking distance from the V&A and has a small porch where you can perch and gobble away on some sorbet and or gelato.
TYPE Terrace
GO FOR Gelato + Sorbet
Image Credit: Just Opened
Japanese | Basic | NR | £
Decent ramen noodle ba (chain) serving up other Japanese bites. They have outdoor seating in the square bit, so if you don’t want to be cooked up inside slurping on some ramen when it’s blazing outside, you don’t have to.
TYPE Terrace
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Website
Image Credit: Blenheim Design
NORTH
Brunch | Basic | NR | £
This great value small brekkie spot by Downhills Park has a small terrace. For any tennis fans, there are courts inside the park which you don’t need to book – so you can work up a sweat and then reward yourself with hash browns afterwards – bliss!
TYPE Terrace
GO FOR Food
Image Credit: The Banc
Cafe | Basic | NR | £
This super lovely cafe run by a couple has a tiny seating area out front. You can have breakfast al fresco here or just opt for their lovely banana cake toasted with butter and a juice. Mmmmm.
TYPE Kerb
GO FOR Food
Image Credit: Timeout
Pub Grub | Basic | NR | £
This gentrified pub has a small beer garden out back and if you get the munchies, try the cheesy chips with beef brisket if it’s on the menu – you won’t be disappointed, though your waistline may object.
TYPE Beer Garden
GO FOR Snacks + Drinks
Image Credit: Earl Of Essex
Pop-Ups | Basic | NR | £
This is from the same guys behind Pamela in Dalston. It’s a bar, brewery and a club in Seven Sisters. It’s also got a massive courtyard where you can knock back the old G&T they have on tap (actually delicious, coming from someone who ain’t a massive fan of premixed drinks). Only been here at night, so not sure how buzzy it is in the day. Full of trendies.
TYPE Wide Open Space
GO FOR Drinks
Image Credit: Matt The List
Brunch | Basic | NR | £
This Middle Eastern x N.American inspired brunch spot has a few tables outside. There is nearly always a queue, so grab a newspaper or you know, chat to your mates like.
TYPE Kerb
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Cafe | Basic | NR | £
This cool, modern neighbourhood cafe has a tiny courtyard in the back – it doesn’t get loads of sunshine but if you fancy being somewhere nice in the neighbourhood and want to sit outside, this would be a good option.
TYPE Terrace
GO FOR Snacks + Tea
Image Credit: Unknown
Seasonal | Basic | RR | ££
This lovely restaurant in Old Street is pretty compact. They serve seasonal British produce but with plates from Europe, with a strong influence from Italy. Upper Street ain’t the most picturesque street in the world but if it’s hot and you want to dine outside, you have the option.
TYPE Kerb
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Hot Dinners
Seasonal | Ba-Bou | W&R | ££
I went here a few years ago and had a foul cocktail and it put me off for the longest time. Then I went again fairly recently for a party and the snacks and cocktails were bang on and I noticed they had a lovely courtyard out back. I’d like to return again for a proper meal / drinks.
TYPE Courtyard
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Try This For
Pub Fare | Basic | NR | £
Gastro pub in Hampstead with large beer garden. Went to here for a friend’s birthday a few years ago. Lovely outdoor beer garden – excellent for the summer months. Didn’t try the food but would definitely go back for a drink if in the area You can book for groups of x8 or more people.
TYPE Beer Garden
GO FOR Drinks
Image Credit: LOTI
British | Ba-Bou | W&R | ££
Hip neighbourhood bar/bistro in Kensal Rise, food is a little hit and miss. There’s a lovely raised outdoor space where you can eat and or drink. I also think they have a wee beer garden in the back but I’ve never been!
TYPE Terrace
GO FOR Snacks + Drinks
Image Credit: The Whippet Inn
KANNDID GLOSSARY
TYPE
Basic: Not to be confused with basic bitches, just folk who want casual spots
Ba-Bou: Not quite basic, not totally bougie
Bougie: For dem fancy gyals and boyz
MEAL + A BEVVY
[£] £25 AND UNDER
[££] £25-35
[£££] £36-45
[££££] £46-55
[£££££] £56 AND OVER
MAP
To find the closest ‘Outdoor Spot’ to you on the Kanndid map whilst you are out and about:
+ Simply click the extend button on the top right hand corner of the map
+ This will take you into Google Maps where your location will be pinpointed
+ Click on a pin that is close to you, the name of the restaurant will appear in the bottom band
+ Then, click on the walking man icon
+ This will then show you the route to get there and approx travel time, happy days
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1Xhgb_513HyS6w2hodMpDDJZM10I&ll=55.117607964946046%2C-3.4359724999999344&z=5
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