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Alfresco
- Harrods gets more alfresco dining with The Dim Sum Terrace
Harrods has been many, many years without terrace dining - and now two terraces have arrived almost together. We've recently had the launch of Studio Frantzen on the rooftop and now they've opened The Dim Sum Terrace on the fourth floor. It comes from Eddie Lim,
... - Terrace Tested: La Veranda by Patrón at Rosewood London
The Rosewood London in Holborn has gone for a hit of Mexican heat for its terrace offering this summer.
- Salt Bae has launched his London restaurant roof terrace
If, like us, you're still following Salt Bae on Insta from the time he opened his London restaurant you'll probably have noticed that the Bae was back in town this past week. And, while he was here, of course, to sprinkle condiments ostentatiously on his customers' dishes, he was also on hand to launch the restaurant's new roof terrace.
Perched above the restaurant (so really more first floor terrace rather
... - This home counties farm is offering festival feasts by top name chefs over the summer
If you love the idea of the long table banquets that many summer festivals are holding but would prefer to sleep in your own bed at night, then Hertfordshire's At Home farm may have just the thing for you.
Over the summer the farm, which is just 13 miles from central London and accessible by tube and train, is playing host to a
... - Outstanding in the Field tour returns to London for one date
If you don't know about Outstanding in the Field, let us quickly fill you in. This 'roving restaurant without walls' spends the summers travelling across America setting up alfresco dinner tables in the most gorgeous settings - from farms to vineyards and beaches. Their aim is "to connect diners to the origins of their food while celebrating the hardworking hands that feed us".
Last year they came to the
... - Festive dining inside and outside at Harvey Nichols this winter
Now that we're fully in the festive season, if you're looking for something a little different for a Christmas treat or are after a glamorous spot for winter alfresco then Harvey Nichols reckon they've got just the thing for you.
- The complete guide to alfresco eating and drinking in London
It really is the year of alfresco dining, with spaces opening for eating and drinking on terraces, rooftops, in gardens and by the waterside. Here, you'll find all our guides to alfresco eating and drinking across London.
- Anders Terrace is D&D's summer popup alfresco restaurant in Stratford
Now that the weather's not quite so hellish, it feels safe again to talk about new alfresco options in town. Over in Stratford the restaurant group D&D (think German Gymnasium, Bluebird, 14 Hills) has just opened a pop up outdoors restaurant.
Set in Endeavour Square, the summery spot is hoping to bring the flavour of the Alps to East London. It's a very tight menu as you can see:
- Severn and Wye
- Test Driving Campfire - Two Tribes beer meets From The Ashes BBQ in this King's Cross alfresco oasis
Two Tribes has a beer and BBQ oasis at the back of King's Cross. We went down on a clear but cool night to check it out.
- The Courtyard at Treehouse is the latest hotel forecourt to turn alfresco restaurant
Continuing our intermittent series on London hotels who have repurposed their entrances into alfresco restaurants (so far we've had The Dorchester and The Savoy), now the Treehouse Hotel London on Regent
... - Colbert and The Botanist take over Sloane Square with alfresco crepes and pizza
Over in Chelsea, Sloane Square has been taken over by not one but two neighbouring restaurants, keen to make the most of the alfresco space.
First up there's Colbert which has brought back its Petanque in the Square pop up for the summer. They'll be serving drinks and crepes - starting with a partnership with Lillet and following that up with a Tanqueray pop up later in the summer.
We popped down the other
... - First look - The Savoy steps outside for its Solas pop-up in the hotel entrance
Updated 15/8/21 with new closing date
With alfresco being where it's at until 17 May at the earliest, we're starting to see more and more interesting use of spaces for outside dining. The Savoy's is definitely one of those, as they're using the iconic entrance courtyard (yes, we can use the word iconic in this case) and transforming it into the pop-up Solas (the name
... - Surprise! The Guinea Grill is opening for alfresco dining in its Mayfair mews
Fans of Mayfair pub the Guinea Grill, who were perhaps disappointed when it didn't reopen for outside drinking or dining this month, will be happy at the news that landlord Oisin Rogers has changed his mind.
Having originally decided not to opt for an alfresco experience, he's decided to open the pub's outside terrace earlier than planned. To that end, they'll be putting out tables on Bruton Place from next
... - Tracking new alfresco dining options in London - terraces, rooftops and more...
We're keeping track of the new alfresco dining and drinking options popping up across the capital.
- Spring in the Courtyard is a new alfresco bar and street food space in Hackney
A big new alfresco space is coming to Hackney, brought to you by the people behind Peckham Levels and Pop Brixton. Hackney Bridge (once known as Clarnico Quay) has had a big makeover and will eventually feature workspaces, restaurants, events and more.
Kicking things off is Spring in the Courtyard which brings in street food vans to look after the food
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