As soon as the sun comes out, all we Brits want to do is catch up on some Vitamin D with a cocktail in hand. We've rounded up the best of London's terraces for you to do just that...
1. Orrery
Escape boring old London on Orrery's Paris in Bloom terrace! Inspired by springtime in the city of love itself, settle down with a Sipsmith Gin cocktail and watch the sunset over the Marylebone skyline.
2. Old Bengal Bar
The king of after-work cocktail spots, Old Bengal Bar is the ultimate secret garden for mid-week boozing, Their Jungle Book-inspired terrace is the ideal urban oasis and is the perfect solution when it’s just too damn nice an evening to go straight home from the office…
3. Sartoria
Get all the glamour of Capri and none of the airfares on Sartoria’s Campari terrace! There’s a whole menu worth of Sprtizes and Negronis to choose from, as well as a delicious selection of cicchetti – that’s Italian for ‘small plates’, darling.
4. Cantina del Ponte
Lemonade has been a hot topic this month thanks to Bey, but Cantina is choosing something slightly stronger… Their riverside terrace has had a full blown citrus makeover thanks to a pop-up collaboration from limocello specialists, Pococello and their fabulous friends from Fever-Tree.
5. Le Pont de la Tour
Unfortunately we can’t all afford to sip champagne at the super luxe Le Club 55 in St Tropez… Lucky for you, riverside favourite Le Pont de la Tour has come up with the next best thing with its aptly-named ‘Pont Tropez’ terrace!
6. German Gymnasium
It’s not just about Riesling on the German Gymnasium Vine Terrace… Oh no, they’ve partnered up with Wines of Germany to celebrate all sorts of different styles from across the country. Sekt in the sun, anyone?
7. Coq d’Argent
Forever topping the lists of ‘London’s best terrace’ round-ups, this season the Coq d’Argent rooftop garden has had a fragrant makeover from the team at Tanqueray. And it’s not just about wining and dining up there – they also hold yoga pop-ups with House of Voga!
8. Madison
As if we even need to mention Madison, with its infamous rooftop parties and THAT view of St Paul’s. Bask in the sun with a glass of champagne in hand, and keep your eyes peeled for celebrities…
9. Plateau
An al fresco cocktail at Plateau is just the thing after a stressful day at work in Canary Wharf. Known for itsvery talented bar team, the spring cocktail menu includes home grown botanicals from the herbal garden terrace – fancy.
10. Paternoster Chop House
The location of everyone’s favourite guilty pleasure TV show, First Dates, is also home to a very cosy terrace. Best part? It’s covered, so you don’t have to worry about a mid-meal sprinkle from any unpredictable British weather.
11. South Place Hotel
Poptails by Lapp are COMING SOON to South Place Hotel's surprise outside bar, the Secret Garden. Part popsicle and part cocktail, these frozen treats are crafted in Hackney with premium booze and fresh fruit.