London's Best Outdoor Restaurants
Rain, snow or shine? From rooftop restaurants to riverside spots and huge beer gardens, the capital city boasts some of the restaurants with outdoor seating in the country. Whether you're hitting up Hackney for pizza in the sunshine or keeping it classy with a dinner date in Mayfair under heaters and blankets, we've created a guide to the best outdoor restaurants that London has to offer.
Last updated on 26th February 2021
Part of the Darwin & Wallace group, No. 197 Chiswick Fire Station is one of West London's most Instagrammable venues. Decked out with neon signs, velvet furnishings and low-hanging lights, it's an interior lover's dream. Also home to a secret terrace, it's the perfect place to head for a spot of outdoor brunch.
Hackney's Crate Bar & Pizzeria is a great affordable option for those looking for something a little more casual. Nestled on the banks of the River Lee, this spot is always packed out on summer days. Grab yourself a bench and tuck into slices of stone-baked pizza before taking full advantage of the huge range of craft beers that are on offer.
A popular choice for outdoor dining in Mayfair, Hush is regularly frequented by well-heeled city slickers and celebs. The courtyard here takes on a new them each season - from enchanting fairytales to Mexican-inspired fiestas. With twinkling candles and warming electric heaters, it's the perfect place to get cosy with your sweetheart.
Located in Hoxton Square, Gigi's is a colourful restaurant and bar with some of the best outdoor seating in East London. Whether you're hungry for Sriracha wings, want to try a gin of two from their 18-strong selection or you're ready for a night of dancing to big-name DJs, this is the place for you.
One of the best outdoor restaurants in West London, this gorgeous beer garden on Goldhawk Road offers a fantastic, socially-distanced location if you're looking to catch-up with non-household pals. Alongside a fully-heated outside space, The Hawk's Nest also promises gourmet pizzas and tasty cocktails too.
@ Bar Elba on Various dates from Saturday 10th April 2021
One of the best things to do in London this summer, Bar Elba's bottomless brunch is the outdoor event of the season. Join them on their Waterloo rooftop for cocktails, prosecco and delicious food in the summer sunshine.
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When it comes to places to eat outside in London, this Canary Wharf restaurant is a great shout. Not only does Humble Grape have you sorted for breakfast, brunch and dinner but it's also got an impressive selection of wines available.
On the hunt for a restaurant to eat outside in West London? Look no further than Skylark - one of the city's prettiest alfresco spots. Open for lunch and dinner, menu highlights here include tasty small plates such as Swiss chard greens and roast garlic, and bruschetta served with tomato concasse and basil.
A sleek spot for rooftop dining in the capital, Aviary boasts some of the best views in the biz. Perched atop the Montcalm Royal London House Hotel in Finsbury Square, this sky-high restaurant offers panoramic vistas over the city and a menu made up of unique cocktails and modern European dishes along with igloo rooftop dining come winter.
Found in the heart of Wandsworth Common, The Skylark Café is truly an urban oasis. Surrounded by vast greenery, duckponds and local wildlife, it's the perfect casual outdoor dining restaurant to escape the chaos of the city. And with a menu jam-packed full of light brunch dishes, delicious sandwiches and mouthwatering puds? This place ticks all of our boxes.