There are a myriad of al fresco options at restaurants in cities all over Britain: here are some of the best
If you want to make the most of the last few weeks of summer in the city, we recommend visiting one of these restaurants for a bite to eat in the open air. Call us to make reservations for you or to help with accommodation in any of these cities and more.
Blackfriars Restaurant
Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XN
Laying claim to the title of the oldest dining room in Britain and serving ‘gutsy' British classics, diners at Blackfriars can enjoy a seasonal dedicated al fresco menu, served in the building's medieval courtyard.
Guide price: £20
San Paolo Trattoria
24 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham B3 1DX
A traditional Italian trattoria in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, San Paolo has a menu rich with local vegetables, fresh pasta and just-baked bread, plus a large decked area in the front for summertime dining.
Guide price: £15
Severnshed Harbourside
The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB
This former boat shed on the banks of Bristol's floating harbour now features a terrace that is packed with diners and drinkers on sunny days. The menu features a wide range of modern British cuisine with international flourishes – and a good selection of affordable set options.
Guide price: £20
Dukes 92
18 Castle Street, Castlefield, Manchester M3 4LZ
Al fresco diners at this elegant, converted stable block can choose to enjoy their meals on the canalside terrace, or on the intimate balcony that overlooks the canal basin.
Guide price: £20
Restaurant Bar and Grill
3 City Square, Leeds LS1 2AN
Located in the Old Post Office building, Restaurant Bar and Grill consistently comes top in surveys of Leeds restaurants, thanks to its vast, diverse menu which spans breakfast to dinner and cocktails. As an extra touch, diners on the terrace are provided with sunscreen on hot days.
Guide price: £25
Due South
139 Kings Road Arches, Brighton Beach, Brighton BN1 2FN
A beachfront restaurant with a winning combination of sea views and fresh, locally sourced produce. ‘Unsurprisingly, the seafood is particularly good,' says Ten entertainment expert Victoria Stanford.
Guide price: £25
Tower Restaurant
Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
'This restaurant – which sits atop the city's Museum of Scotland and has surrounding terraces – combines unrivalled views and cuisine,' says Ten entertainment expert Rich Major. The Michelin Guide-endorsed menu in question emphasises local, seasonal ingredients, with a particular focus on seafood, beef and lamb.
Guide price: £30
