If the sun is shining, you're not going to want to miss a moment of your opportunity to soak up those rays, and that's where our guide to the best restaurants for outdoor dining in Soho comes in handy. Whether you fancy piled-high burgers on a rooftop or tapas in a garden, this guide has all kinds of alfresco eats.
Combining after-work cocktail bar with a restaurant and club, Soho Zebrano has all occasions covered, including when you want to eat outside. Filipino BBQ Turo Turo are kitchen residents, dishing up pineapple soy-glazed pork belly and salt 'n' pepper squid.
On the hunt for places in Soho for outdoor dining? Cabana Brasil is sure to hit the spot. Nab a table on the outdoor terrace, where you'll be able to catch up with friends over mouthwatering South American eats and wine in the sunshine.
The best restaurants with outdoor seating in Soho? Old Compton Brasserie has to be right up there, thanks to seasonal dishes and twists on favourites across sumptuous British menus. Tuck into weekend brunches, sirloin and more.
Kapara is an Israeli restaurant located in the heart of Soho, bringing the cuisine of Tel Aviv to the city. At its helm is head chef Eran Tibi, who undertook training at the world-leading Le Cordon Bleu culinary school. Spread over two floors is a hedonistic and lively approach to dining - furnishings of pastel pinks and blues cover the floor and crustal chandeliers dangle above. Outside you'll find a gorgeous, cosy terrace where you can enjoy some of the delights this restaurant has to offer. From deep-fried squid with grapes, black garlic, chervil and pickled chillies to braised beef hummus, washed down with a Naughty Gazoz - a house beverage made with its own small-batch syrups.
Boasting a charming outdoor terrace that looks out over the bustling area, 40 Dean Street is a family-run Italian restaurant in Soho. The intimate spot is open for lunch and dinner every single day, and you can bring your dogs along too.
Tuck into the likes of porcini mushroom risotto, lobster ravioli and roasted Scottish salmon, as well as a small number of pizzas. Plus, there's a cracking wine list to enjoy on the side.
This restaurant with outdoor seating in Soho is quite the place for Spanish fare. Expect the tapas spot to serve you classics like gambas pil pil, patatas bravas and braised pig cheek, all accompanied by an impressive wine list.
Aqua Kyoto is a stunning rooftop restaurant in Soho worth shouting about. After a partnership with Beluga Vodka, this lofty legend boasts a relaxing nautical vibe, with yacht-inspired decor that makes you feel miles away from the bustling Soho streets below. Get ready for indulgent, refreshing cocktails, like the Kuro Pearl (£17), flavoured with matcha, padron pepper and yuzu. The perfect pairing to the restaurant's Japanese treats, incuding plenty of sushi.
When you need a top choice of cheap outdoor restaurants in Soho, London? Honest Burgers is coming in hot with its combo of tables out the front and piled-high patties, meaning you can get your fill while basking in any sunshine.
Sultry interiors alongside pretty streetside tables make Ember Yard a top choice for alfresco dining, and that's before you've even considered the food. Think Spanish and Italian-inspired cuisine cooked on a state-of-the-art charcoal grill.
For those after outdoor dining in London, Soho, The Ganton Arms. Take a seat on one of the street-side tables in the heart of the city, where you'll get to tuck into hearty pub grub. As for drinks? Toast over a couple of ice-cold pints.
Boasting a charming selection of streetside tables that look out over the bustling area, 64 Old Compton Street is an intimate Italian restaurant in Soho. Sister to the popular 40 Dean Street, this friendly spot is open for lunch and dinner every day.
Get stuck into their extensive menu of tiger prawn linguine, homemade beef lasagne or wild mushroom and truffle pizza, paired with premium wines or cocktails.
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Soho pubs with outdoor seating and amazing meals don't get much better than The Adam and Eve. This stylish boozer has real ales, quality wines and hearty English fare, spanning everything from fish 'n' chips to truffle honey-baked camembert.
When it comes down to outdoor dining in Soho, O'Neill's Great Marlborough Street is a great choice. At this popular watering hole, you'll be able to dig into mouthwatering plates, from BBQ pulled pork tacos to calamari strips and crispy king prawns, all on the laid-back terrace.
A favourite of Soho restaurants with outdoor seating, Tapas Brindisa pairs a white-washed frontage with a couple of streetside tables and Spanish classics. Inspired by 'bodegas' in Spain, it's got a friendly, local vibe and sharing at its heart.
