Top al fresco dining spots to visit this Summer!

There's nothing better than enjoying the sunshine with friends and family while sipping on vino and eating delicious food. No need to hop on a plane, there are so many wonderful restaurants across the UK that offer the very best al fresco dining experience this Summer. Absorb yourself in an array of delightful cuisines and cultures right on your doorstop, whether you fancy a taste of Spanish tapas or want to sample the best of Italian food, there's something for everyone.

Check out some of our favourite al fresco dining spots below.

Gambas Tapas Bar | Bristol 
 
Situated in a shipping container on the harbour of Bristol, Gambas Tapas Bar is a Spanish tapas restaurant focusing on fresh and high-quality ingredients. Their name “Gambas” means prawns in Spanish, and you can find a range of speciality prawn dishes on their menu such as Gambas Pil Pil, along with many other seafood delights! Guests can enjoy dining on their terrace, where they can witness Bristol’s amazing sunsets.

Wagtail | London
 
Wagtail is a roof top bar and restaurants providing guests with 360° views of the city and is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy Summer. Wagtail celebrates the best of British produce and seasonality in their menu, with dishes like British lamb rump with fennel, tomato, pearl onions, baby carrots and red wine jus. They are also bringing the essence of the French riviera with their Saint Tropez Rooftop drinks, where guests can enjoy the amazing Chateau De Minuty wine collection.

The River Café |  Hammersmith
 
The River Café is an iconic italian restaurant which was opened in 1987 by Ruth Rogers and Rose Gray and looks over the Thames, which makes their outdoor terrace area a popular choice for guests in the Summer and offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They create simple, but delicious Italian food which changes with the seasons and offers a wealth of delectable flavours.

Trivet Restaurant | Bermondsey
 
Trivet Restaurant is located in the heart of Bermondsey and boats of an informal but exceptional culinary experience. They use locally sourced, high quality ingredients and wines to bring guests an international and diverse menu to dazzle your taste buds. Dine al fresco on their Summer terrace, offering a relaxed dining setting. Tandoori spiced cod or Confit Lobster Claw and bulgur wheat are just some of the sumptuous dishes you can find on their terrace menu.