Top-Rated Al Fresco Dining Spots in London's Restaurant Scene
London's Outdoor Terraces and Rooftops Come Alive for Summer
As the sun begins to shine, London's outdoor terraces and rooftops are ready to welcome diners. Here's a roundup of some of the city's most exciting al fresco dining spots.
Toklas
Nestled near Covent Garden, Toklas offers a vibrant, plant-filled terrace that stays open late. With sturdy canopies and heaters, the terrace is perfect for enjoying a meal well into the evening, even when the weather is less than ideal.
The Berkeley Rooftop
Located in Knightsbridge, The Berkeley Rooftop is a rooftop bar that offers Italian-inspired cocktails, sharing plates, fresh salads, and pizzas from a rooftop pizza oven. This summer, the offering is called Capri in the City. The rooftop is open to the public Thursday to Sunday from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
Trivet Terrace
In Bermondsey, Trivet Terrace is a street-side terrace that offers a lighter, more casual menu during warmer months. The terrace operates seasonally and is known to offer its space in the evening, mainly.
1 Hotel Mayfair's Dovetale Summer House
The courtyard-style outdoor area of 1 Hotel Mayfair's Dovetale has been transformed into an enticing Montauk-style terrace, complete with lobster rolls, ice cream sundaes, and DIY frozen margs. The terrace will be open until the end of August.
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
Located right on Hyde Park, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal offers a unique backdrop for its al fresco dining. The menu features quirky takes on British classics, including fish and chips, coronation chicken, and Eton mess.
The River Cafe
The River Cafe, located in Thames-side Hammersmith, is routinely named as one of London's finest restaurants. Seats on the terrace are highly coveted, and inside bookings are granted al fresco tables on a first come, first serve basis.
Joia Rooftop
Spanish chef Henrique Sá Pessoa's Joia Rooftop in Battersea offers a modern take on Iberian-Portuguese favorites. The rooftop features an upbeat mix of Afro, Latin, and Balearic House music, and offers playful cocktails such as the Zircao Margarita, featuring Ojo de Dios Espadin mezcal, Altos tequila, mango, Cointreau, and smoked paprika.
Soleil by Claude Bosi
Situated adjacent to Brooklands by Claude Bosi at The Peninsula London, Soleil by Claude Bosi offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu with grilled fish, meats, light salads, and a seafood platter. However, no rooftop or terrace opening times were found in the search results.
[1] The information about the opening times is based on the latest available information for summer 2025.
[2] The information about the menus and ambiance is based on the descriptions provided on the venues' official websites and reviews from food critics and diners.
[4] The information about the lack of opening times for some venues is based on the results of a search for the latest opening times in summer 2025.
- Against the backdrop of London's vibrant summer, various restaurants offer stylish outdoor dining experiences, merging food-and-drink with lifestyle.
- Toklas, near Covent Garden, presents a lively, plant-filled terrace ideal for late-night dining, featuring heaters and sturdy canopies for evenings when the weather may be less agreeable.
- The Berkeley Rooftop, in Knightsbridge, offers a rooftop bar with an Italian-inspired menu and ambiance, named Capri in the City, open from Thursday to Sunday evenings.
- Trivet Terrace, in Bermondsey, showcases a street-side terrace serving lighter fare during warmer months, operating mainly in the evening.
- 1 Hotel Mayfair's Dovetale Summer House offers a Montauk-style terrace with lobster rolls, ice cream sundaes, and DIY frozen margs, remaining open until the end of August.
- The River Cafe, Thames-side in Hammersmith, is renowned as one of London's finest dining establishments, with the terrace seating in high demand, allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
