Marianna Hunt

London’s best alfresco dining spots

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The sunny weather is back – and so too is dining out. From April 12, provided coronavirus cases continue to fall, restaurants and cafes will be allowed to serve food outdoors. But with outside space in London at a premium, restaurants with al fresco seating are being booked up fast.

Here are our top picks of the eight best eateries to reserve now for your outdoor reunions.

Darcy and May Green barges

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Why not start things off by dining on top of a floating piece of art? Designed by legendary British pop artist Sir Peter Blake, these barges offer a stylish venue for dipping your toe back into the London dining scene. The 50 metre upper deck serves as a terrace overlooking the Grand Union Canal. It’s the ideal open air spot to enjoy the Aussie-inspired dishes from Darcy Green – from homemade banana bread and flat whites in the mornings to a mouth-watering evening menu.

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