The pandemic has brought lots of change to all our lives and across many businesses in the tourism sector. One area that has successfully emerged is a new fashion for outdoor dining. Alfresco dining is extremely popular across the continent where most restaurants, cafes and bars offer outdoor seating for you to sit and enjoy the beautiful weather, good food and great company. This has become increasingly popular here in the UK, as we head for the relative safety of outdoors, and businesses across the South develop new outdoor spaces for us to enjoy a great outdoor dining experience in, no matter what the weather. As we prepare for hopefully another scorching summer in the South East, there is a host of new and exciting places to enjoy alfresco dining.
Take a look below for some of the finest resturants, bars and cafes with outdoor seating in South East England, where you can meet friends, sample some of the region's great delicious cuisine and hopefully the sunny weather too.
Discover a host of other dining options by visiting some of the destination dining out pages across the South East, including Eastbourne, Southampton, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Gosport and Maidstone
Don’t forget to book ahead and Know Before You Go. Please contact the restaurants, pubs and attractions direct to book and to check availability. Look out for the 'We're Good To Go' industry standard and supporting mark.
Discover a host of great resturants, pubs and cafes with outside seating in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Dorset. Whether you're looking for something near you, or if you are travelling to a part of South East England for a short break or day trip, use the 'map view' button to find something local.
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Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Romsey
The world famous Gardens near Romsey. The Victorian manor house Tea Rooms is nestled in an idyllic setting within the 180 acre Gardens
Cafes & Tea Rooms
Haywards Heath
Whether it is a catch up with friends on the terrace when the sun is shining, Sunday lunch, a romantic dinner, business lunch to impress, wedding or special celebration or event, Jeremy's Restaurant at Borde Hill is the perfect venue.
Science Centre
Morn Hill, Winchester
Winchester Science Centre is more than a day out. It’s a chance to spark your children’s curiosity in science which could lead them on an exciting journey for life! Situated in the stunning South Downs National Park, this exciting family destination…
Café
FARNHAM
Set in beautiful surroundings of Alice Holt Forest the cafe has been designed to have a welcoming, colourful and friendly vibe.
We are open daily serving breakfast, lunches, snacks and a tempting selection of homemade snacks.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Portsmouth
Distinctively situated on the water’s edge and with its floor-to-ceiling glass windows and open layout, the Spinnaker Kitchen and Bar offers the best, uninterrupted views out over Portsmouth Harbour. Outside seating on the terrace puts you even…
Conferences & Weddings Conferences Category
Sparsholt
Set in 450 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside, the Sparsholt Conferences & Events offers an excellent selection of state-of-the-art conference facilities, ideal for all types of corporate events, whether large or small.
Museum
Beaulieu
Beaulieu featuring the world famous National Motor Museum, Palace House home of the Montagu family and Abbey Ruins containing an exhibition of monastic life.
Pub/Inn
Brighton
Centrally located in near Brighton train station, Grand Central stands tall as one of the city's best-loved establishments. With British-inspired menus, you'd be spoilt for choice featuring refined pub classics crafted from fresh, seasonal…
Civil Licensed Venues
Wadhurst
The Bell in Ticehurst is a traditional, but wholly unique pub and hotel in the centre of Ticehurst village. We have 11 rooms and lodges, delicious food in the restaurant, local ales in the pub and a quirky atmosphere throughout.
Conferences & Weddings Conferences Category
Brighton
British Airways i360 will be the world’s first vertical cable car and the world’s tallest moving observation tower, designed by the London Eye architects. Guests glide up slowly to 162m in a futuristic glass viewing pod
Hotel
Henfield
Set in the South Downs National Park, just 10 minutes from the A23 at Pyecombe and the A27 at Shoreham and located midway between Brighton, Crawley, Worthing & Horsham, situated in a tranquil setting with farmland and hillsides, this venue is know…
Conferences & Weddings Conferences Category
ABINGDON
Modern hotel located just 6 miles south of historic Oxford
Close to Blenheim Palace, Bicester Village and Oxford University
Comfortable rooms with A/C, mini-refrigerators and complimentary WiFi
All-day dining including buffet breakfast in our hotel…
Restaurants
East Grinstead
Gravetye has a oak panelled intimate Restaurant. We hold a Michelin Star, three rosettes from the AA and 6/10 in the Good Food Guide. The Zagat Guide rates us "Top" for décor, food and service amongst Restaurants outside London.
Wedding Organisers & Services
Fareham
Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding. We would be delighted to welcome you to the Solent Hotel and Spa to celebrate your special day. With many years of experience, you can count on our team to make sure your day is perfect.
Garden Centre
Oxford
A day out at Waterperry Gardens near Oxford is guaranteed to delight and inspire garden-lovers from across the country and the world.
Railway
Brighton
The world’s oldest working electric railway; built in 1883 and running for one and a quarter miles along the top of the beach from the Aquarium Station near Brighton Pier to the Marina. Trains every 15 mins.
No need to book. Just turn up and ride.…
Restaurant
Haywards Heath
Wood fired pizzeria & wine bar based in Haywards Heath, Sussex. Along with fresh pizza, made using homemade, slow proved dough and local ingredients the wine bar also boasts a great selection of interesting and local wines, cocktails and craft beer.
Restaurant
6 Milton Gate, Abingdon
Take sanctuary from the street-level bustle and dive in to the flavours of local British cuisine at Oxen Bar & Grill, the all-day neighbourhood brasserie nestled in the Courtyard Oxford South Hotel. With leather snugs, Oxfordshire inspired details,…