Outside Seating Restaurants to Visit After 12 April
UPDATED!
From 12 April restaurants, cafés, bars, and pubs with outside seating will finally be able to reopen. Yay!
After a long and hard year, we’ll be slowly getting back to normal. To celebrate this, I collected some cool places with outside seating where you can reunite with friends and family.
Barts’ Secret Garden
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London’s first speakeasy and worst kept secret bar will be back with a mysterious flower-adorned garden. Psst…this is a secret, but they’ll open the garden on 15 April. Reserve your seat and trip back to the 1920s.
The Knot Churros
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The Knot Churros is back to open! From 12 April you can book for outside dining, afternoon tea and brunch again.
Opening Times: Monday – Thursday 12pm – 10pm, Friday – Sunday 12pm – 11pm
Beso
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Beso is a must go to restaurant to all The Beatles fans. The Beatles used to regularly eat there while talking about their new songs and taking notes of their newest lyrics.
If you want to dine the same spot where The Beatles did, bookings are now open.
Ladies and Gentlemen
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Ladies and Gentlemen is a secret bar that is actually in a former public toilet. They will be reopening soon with some outside seating cocktails to pick up. You can also order your drink via Deliveroo.
Peggy Porschen
Peggy Porschen Belgravia will be reopening soon. Exact date to be announced soon. Stay toned on their website and social feed. Peggy Porschen Chelsea Parlour is open for takeaway, collection and delivery.
Flight Club Darts
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From 15 April you can enjoy quirky cocktails and pizza again at Flight Club Darts Magic Gardens at Victoria, Islington and Shoreditch with up to 5 of your friends.
Bookings available.
Butlers Wharf
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Oh, how much we missed the view of the glowing night lights of the River Themes and the Tower Bridge. On Butlers Wharf Pier a series of restaurants will be ready to welcome you back at their beautiful outside seating area. Please, note: some of the restaurants may have limited menu.
Cahoots
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“High Spirit, Scoundrels and Swing!”
Inspired by the 1940s, Cahoots is a post-war themed speakeasy bar, located in an abandoned station in Kingly Court. Their outdoor seating area in Ticket Hall will reopen on 12 April for black market cocktails. Make sure you book your table in advance.
1940s inspired vintage dress encouraged.
China Town
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After a year of hiding the Lunar Year of the Ox will hopefully give our normal lives back.
Ox is the second animal on the Chinese zodiac and its characteristics are positivity, strength, hard work and honesty.
Can’t wait to make memories under those lampions again.
Coal Drops Yard
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Most of the restaurants at Coal Drops Yard have stylish and cozy outdoor terraces, and they can’t wait to welcome you back after 12 April. Learn more about Coal Drops Yard restaurants and their outdoor terraces here.
Coppa Club
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Coppa Club’s stylish igloos are designed to make the most of the view of the river and the illuminating night lights. Perfect for the first reunion after a year of separation.
Bookings are available soon.
Carnaby
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14 streets of shopping and dining with over 60 independent restaurants, cafés, bars, and pubs in the heart of London’s West End. Good vibes guaranteed!
Covent Garden
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Celebrate the first days of freedom after lockdown with a cup of artisan café and a slice of dreamy cake while reuniting with friends or family at the historical Covent Garden.
Here’s a list of all of the fabulous cafés and restaurants in Covent Garden. Opening times may vary.
EL&N Café
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London’s pinkest café and most Instagrammable hot spot is counting down the days till al fresco dining. Make sure you wear a matching outfit to hit Instagram after the long lockdown.
You don’t need to reserve a table. EL&N works on a first come first serve basis. Just make sure you check their website and social feeds to see which of their branch is open.
Feya
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Feya Café is undoubtedly one of London’s most Insta-worthy spots (both inside and outside). Beyond that, Feya is a zero-waste brand that gives their food to those in need, while embracing women empowerment and diversity in their cafés.
Their Bond Street café serves on a walk-in basis only; however, you need to reserve your table at their Knightsbridge café. Please, check their website and social feeds beforehand to ensure which of their restaurant is open for outside dining.
Mr Fogg’s
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Dear Explorers and Wanderers! Mr Fogg’s returns on 12 April! Enjoy an ice-cold beer at Mr Fogg’s Tavern, a G&T at Mr Fogg’s House of Botanicals, or an outdoor brunch at Mrs Fogg’s Dockside & Distillery.
Reserve your table for up to 6 people.
Neal’s Yard
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Tucked away from the crowd of Covet Garden, Neal’s Yard is a colourful micro-village and one of London’s prettiest streets. Inside, you can find the loveliest cafés, restaurants, and bars most of which with some outside seats and tables.
The Churchill Bar
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The Churchill Bar will open their heated cozy terrace for outdoor drink and dining from 12 April. Sir Winston Churchill was a legendary bon vivant and a lover of things fine. Why not take a selfie with his life size bronze sculpture while enjoying your brunch after 12 April?
Bookings soon available on their website.
The Churchill Arms
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Built back in 1750 The Churchill Arms is one the oldest pubs in London. Did you know that Sir Winston Churchill’s grandparents were regular visitors of the pub in the 1800s?
Today The Churchill Arms is famous for its incredible flower displays that change over the seasons.
Their Beer Garden is announced to be opening on 12 April. Reserve your table.
The Sherlock Holmes Pub
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The Sherlock Holmes Pub has just announced their reopening on their Twitter. However, bookings are not yet available. Keep an eye on their website and social feeds for update.
The Ten Bells
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The Ten Bells is one of the most hunted pubs in London. It’s often connected with one of the most mysterious murderers, Jack the Ripper. He is believed to have waited for his drunken victims in The Ten Bells.
The have just announced their new outdoor seating area on Facebook.
Bookings now being taken.
Ready for your next adventure? Which restaurant will you visit first after 12 April?