Head up to Bow Street Tavern's terrace and enjoy a Covent Garden rooftop restaurant with outdoor seating. While a historical boozer at heart, there's also Korean chicken burgers, Longhorn beef pie and kebabs up for grabs.

Boulevard Brasserie is bringing a slice of chic Parisian dining to the heart of Covent Garden, thanks to street side tables and an indoor-meets-outdoor feel from the French doors. Choose between a variety of menus, with signature dishes including moules et frites, boeuf bourguignon and coq au vin. 

La Goccia is a beautiful Italian destination where cocktail masterclasses, sublime food and British ingredients meet a stunning garden space. Tuck into delish dishes while surrounded by greenery here.

St Martins House has a quaint little terrace for you to take full advantage of when the sun is shining, offering alfresco dining opportunities for roast dinners, fish 'n' chips and other British classics. Plus, this place is whipping up the cocktails to match.

When you need fun restaurants in Covent Garden with outdoor dining and cocktails galore, Mrs Riot has your back. This bistro is bringing you pizza Romana, truffle mac 'n' cheese and arancini balls, all with a side-order of live music each night.

With a successful sister site in Soho, Barrafina is a staple for delicious tapas and wine in the heart of Covent Garden. Pull up a chair across the outdoor seating area and tuck into plates of seafood, cold meats and grilled specials with a glass of their signature sherry (or two).

A top choice of outdoor restaurants near Covent Garden Market, Tuttons offers dining overlooking the piazza. A sought-after destination come summer, the brasserie specialises in classic, seasonal dishes with an extensive selection of drinks to wash everything down.

Places to eat outside in Covent Garden don't get much better than The Petersham. This den of British fine dining is tucked away at Floral Court, boasting pretty alfresco tables among plenty of foliage.

If you're craving a good 'ol fashioned burger, look no further than Honest Burgers in nearby Holborn. Located a short walk away from Covent Garden, this restaurant touts an outside dining space in the form of street side tables, so you can scoff hearty buns while people-watching. 

From bottomless BBQ brunches to steak supper clubs, temper is unmissable for outdoor dining in Covent Garden. Perfectly perched on Mercer Walk, the restaurant's spacious terrace is a brilliant spot for chomping away on hearty grilled plates while soaking up the sun.

A stunning pick of Covent Garden restaurants with outdoor seating and a global institution to boot, Sushisamba is an essential visit for its unique blend of Peruvian, Brazilian and Japanese cuisine. Think refreshing cocktails and innovative dishes, alongside a look that simply must be Instagrammed. 

Bringing the best British seafood by the bucket-load, The Oystermen is the ideal stop-off in Covent Garden when you fancy shellfish. Not only that, but there's also quaint street side tables for when the sun is out.

After Covent Garden restaurants with a view? Check out Radio Rooftop, where you can indulge in a boozy brunch overlooking the area and beyond. From sunrise to sunset, enjoy the changing views of the capital with handcrafted cocktails and seasonal dishes.

Named after of the 19th Century's most notorious party queens, Cora Pearl is a beautiful eatery taking inspiration from both British and French cuisine. As for outside space? The street side tables here will sort you for alfresco dining.

A Covent Garden hotel restaurant with outside seating, Da Henrietta is run by the Italian Supper Club. Expect to eat your way through dishes from the west coast of Italy, all swilled down by wine from lesser-known producers.