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CENTRAL
BAR TERMINI, SOHO
Cocktail Bar | Ba-Bou | RR
I love this tiny cocktail bar by Tony Conigliaro as it’s so relaxed yet chic with big windows which open out onto bustling Old Compton St – bringing in welcome breeze in the summer months; you can make reservations, so make sure to request these spots when you do.
TYPE Big Windows
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CECCONIS, MAYFAIR
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.
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CLIPSTONE, GREAT PORTLAND ST
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.
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EAST
CHIC ‘N’ SOURS
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.
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CRATE BREWERY, HACKNEY WICK
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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DINERAMA, SHOREDITCH
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
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PAMELA, DALSTON
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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RENZO, SHOREDITCH
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
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WEST
THE ABINGDON, HIGH ST KEN
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.
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BOOM BURGER, PORTOBELLO
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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KENSINGTON SQUARE KITCHEN, KENSINGTON
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.
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PIZZA EAST, NOTTING HILL
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.
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SOUTH
BEAUFOURT HOUSE, CHELSEA
International | Ba-Bou | W&R
Nice bright refined venue. They’ve got big windows which they swing open when the sun decides to treat us to some heat. However, the food is somewhat mediocre food, so best for drinks but you’ll probs need to get some nibbles to justify your seat.
TYPE Big Windows
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FLAT IRON SQUARE, LONDON BRIDGE
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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MALTBY STREET MARKET, BERMONDSEY
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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MERCATO METROPOLITANO, ELEPHANT & CASTLE
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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THE ORANGE, VICTORIA
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.
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NORTH
BEL & NEV, KENSAL RISE
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
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FIVE MILES, SEVEN SISTERS
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
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THE GOOD EGG, STOKE NEWINGTON
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.
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OLDROYD, ISLINGTON
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.
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