CENTRAL
Japanese | Ba-Bou | W&R | ££
Tonkotsu’s posh big bro, Anzu, has a decent sized terrace within St. James’s Market. I imagine you’ll have to order something (opt for the gyozas) if you want to drink in their terrace.
TYPE Terrace
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Italian | Bougie | RR | £££££
This famous Italian spot has a grand layout (owned by the Caprice Group unsurprisingly) with a few seats outside where you can dine, drink and watch the Mayfair passers-by.
TYPE Kerb
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Image Credit: Cecconis
Modern Euro | Ba-Bou | RR | £££
Cool minimalist modern sister restaurant to Portland. They’ve got some seating on the kerb so you can munch away. When I went, I had monkfish with young carrots, yuzu and dandelion which was delightful.
TYPE Kerb
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Image Credit: Article Design Studio
Italian | Ba-Bou | W&R | £££
Wonderful service at this Venetian inspired resto in St.James’s Mkt by the Salt Yard Group. It has a pretty terrace within the square for outdoor dining.
TYPE Terrace
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Image Credit: Hot Dinners
EAST
Mediterranean | Ba-Bou | NR | £££
I’ve only ever dined in the main restaurant inside The Boundary but it has a famed rooftop which is really pretty – strangely I’ve never made it up here to eat. Need to change that asap. There’s a proper dining area and a drinks bit; you can book to eat but not to drink.
TYPE Rooftop
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Image Credit: The Telegraph
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
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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
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Image Credit: Crate London
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
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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
British | Ba-Bou | RR | £££
This Michelin Pub of The Year 2017 is about 8 mins walk from Hoxton station and is possibly my favourite rooftop in London – intimate, casual and pretty. Best for 1 on 1 catch ups as it’s not a massive space. They may ask you to order a snack – get the superb beef + barley buns.
TYPE Rooftop
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Image Credit: Bon Appetit
Brunch | Ba-Bou | RR | ££
This Antipodean restaurant serving top notch fare has some dining spots outside. You can revel in the sun with a lovely prawn omelette and cocktail in hand.
TYPE Terrace
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Image Credit: Le Cool
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
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Image Credit: Pamela
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
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Image Credit: Unknown
Burgers | Ba-Bou | 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
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Image Credit: Boom Burger
American | Ba-Bou | NR
Good bar snacks & excellent drinks coming out of André Balazs celeb haunt. I haven’t tried the main fare so can only recommend the snacks – the chicken sticks are fab, FYI. There’s a lovely large outdoor terrace that’s perfect for a hot summer’s day.
TYPE Terrace
GO FOR Snacks + Drinks
Image Credit: Country & Town House
‘Global’ | Ba-Bou | W&R | £££
This restaurant by Stevie Parle decked out by Tom Dixon serves up food inspired by flavours from all around the globe. They have a massive terrace where you can chill with a glass of vino and some food when the sun’s blazin’.
TYPE Terrace
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Image Credit: The Resident
Various | Ba-Bou | RR | £
I hardly ever suggest places I haven’t visited but I’ll make an exception as a) I’ve been to the space before but not as Pergola On The Roof b) it’s got food stalls my mouth trusts like Breddos Tacos and x2 bars. Oh and the folks here had the good sense to open up a sister site in culinary wasteland Paddington.
TYPE Rooftop
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: The Evening Standard
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
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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
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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
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Image Credit: Bar Douro
Outdoor | Ba-Bou | NR | ££
This Chelsea mainstay has a wonderfully buzzy terrace and really comes into its own during the summer especially during Wimbledon when they always put on some display. You will have to queue, so try and get there early. You can eat, drink or do both. Food is decent.
TYPE Terrace
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Image Credit: Breakfast London
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Image Credit: Timeout
French | Ba-Bou | W&R | £££
Restaurant by the Casse-Croûte lot. You won’t find it unless you go searching. Randomly located next to tennis courts & children’s playground is this very chic restaurant with a small outdoor space for eating / drinking (post a tennis rally if you’re feeling energetic). The moelleux is wondrous – try it
TYPE Terrace
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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
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Website
Image Credit: Blenheim Design
NORTH
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
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
French | Ba-Bou | RR | £££
This neighbourhood resto on a residential street serves up solid fare and is located in a converted garage. Come sunshine, they completely open out the doors, so make sure to request to sit right at the front when you reserve, so you can get hit by some glorious rays.
TYPE Open Door
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Standard.co.uk
Modern European | Ba-Bou | RR | ££
Primeur’s sibling. The focus is on seafood. It has a massive courtyard but sadly you can’t eat here but you can drink loadsa vino whilst you wait for your table or even post dinner. Like Primeur, it has massive doors, so try and grab a seat at the front for some faux al fresco vibes.
TYPE Open Door
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: LOTI
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=54.56880387850583%2C-3.4359724999999344&z=5
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