Dining in the sunshine

It's the summertime, and the living is high. So treat yourself to a lunch in the sunshine or a dinner under the stars. We find the best restaurants with gardens, terraces and tables outside.

Al's Bar

Al's Bar and diner on the edge of trendy Exmouth Market in Farringdon attracts a lively young crowd for lunch and drinks throughout the day. Serving a variety of staples from burgers to fishcakes, it's usually busy in the sunshine.

Gordon's Wine Bar

Gordon's Wine Bar is a beautiful old cavernous building at the bottom end of Embankment. There are tables outside that almost look over the Thames beyond the Embankment gardens and a bar menu is offered to accompany the many variety of fine wines

Cafe Mozart

On a sunny day sitting outside with the papers, it's like being on holiday at this little bit of Mittel Europe, by Hampstead Heath. Especially popular for the great weekend breakfasts, it also serves a good range of hot meals like Wiener Schnitzel andsuper cakes.

Tootsies

Situated on the pretty Abbyville Road in Clapham village, Tootsies serves tasty American fare, with delicious burgers, ice-cream milkshakes and tasty sundaes, it will please all ages.

Zizzi

Zizzi is a lively Italian chain serving a variety of pizzas, pastas and salads. With plenty of tables outside it's a great stop for lunch