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Top 50 for outdoor dining in the UK 2022

The reviews are in and with summer is finally upon us, it’s time to turn our attention to the best outdoor dining spots! Whether it is a great roof terrace, garden space or somewhere friendly to dine with you dog, our 50 best for outdoor dining in the UK 2022 highlights restaurants that offer stunning views, delicious menus and above all else, incredible outdoor spaces. The list is based on an analysis of more than 1.6 million reviews — all submitted by verified diners.

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Updated July 21, 2022
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Albert's Standish

Price: Expensive
British
Wigan
4.5
6501 reviews
Lovely meal with family for new year. Premises are very contemporary and pleasantly comfortable. Food god quality and excellent in taste. Would highly recommend to family and friends.

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Applebee's Fish

Price: Expensive
Seafood
London Bridge
4.5
2524 reviews
The Lobster Platter with Scallops and Prawns is quite amazing - delicious and fresh. A lot for two people to eat. Very enjoyable.

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Ate O'Clock

Price: Expensive
British
York
4.5
4127 reviews
View satisfied in all levels apart from very boisterous group on the next table. Which was beyond the restaurants control. All in all exerlent.

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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Kingston

Price: Moderate
Contemporary British
Kingston upon Thames
4.5
973 reviews
Food was amazing and so was the staff, very friendly


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Bird In Hand

Price: Moderate
British
Woking
4.7
1238 reviews
Always a delicious meal here, and fabulous, efficient and friendly staff.

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Boro Bistro

Price: Moderate
French
London Bridge
4.5
1963 reviews
Everything really good. Tasty food, good ambience and service and decent value for money.

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Branca

Price: Moderate
Italian
Oxford
4.6
2213 reviews
We had a lovely meal, the service was attentive and the atmosphere was very nice. It is clear they get a lot of regulars and that is no surprise!

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Bucks Bar - Trongate

Price: Moderate
American
Glasgow
4.7
2346 reviews
Food was lovely, waitress was lovely. Music good. Not too loud you couldn't have a conversation. Order taken quickly and food arrived quick and piping hot. Really tasty. Will definitely return

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Cranside Winter Village

Price: Moderate
Asian
Glasgow
2.2
1257 reviews
Really liked the varied menue and opted for a mixture of bao buns which were absolutely amazing! A great place to eat.

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Down the Hatch - South Queensferry

Price: Expensive
Canadian
Edinburgh
4.4
2426 reviews
Absolutely fantastic. I’d not been before but this is now a new go-to place. Yum!

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Dukes 92

Price: Moderate
British
Manchester
4.3
2301 reviews
Everything was perfect for our anniversary lunch especially the service we got from the lovely American young lady who waited on us.

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Fleur de Lys

Price: Moderate
Gastro Pub
Henley-in-Arden
4.4
2007 reviews
Great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. And very tasty food.

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Gather

Price: Moderate
British
Dumfries
4.6
1585 reviews
Lovely late lunch on 1st January. As always the service was excellent and the food too……. we were lucky enough to have a window table and the views were amazing!

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Gees

Price: Expensive
Mediterranean
Oxford
4.5
2611 reviews
Very accommodating as we bumped into friends at the restaurant who then joined us


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GOGOS Waterfront Restaurant

Price: Moderate
British
Windsor
4.3
2724 reviews
It was lovley to have an Anniversary dinner in GOGOS Waterfront Restaurant. Food was lovley.

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Jolly Fisherman at Craster

Price: Moderate
Gastro Pub
Craster
4.6
4162 reviews
Amazing place , amazing food , amazing service . Thanks

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La Goccia

Price: Very Expensive
Italian
Covent Garden
4.2
1457 reviews
Perfect food and beverage and fantastic service. Music was a bit to loud.

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Lussmanns - Harpenden

Price: Moderate
Modern European
Harpenden
4.6
2418 reviews
I celebrated my birthday here with my husband. The food and service was excellent!!!

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McLarens on the Corner

Price: Moderate
British
Edinburgh
4.3
1779 reviews
Food was delicious and very nice surroundings. Wine is pretty pricey and no saving when buying a bottle but all in all a very nice place

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Parsonage Grill

Price: Expensive
Contemporary British
Oxford
4.6
1858 reviews
Food and service were superb, It was a birthday treat for my wife, and we were both impressed.


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Quod Restaurant & Bar

Price: Expensive
European
Oxford
4.5
4350 reviews
There for birthday dinner on 1st of Jan as has become tradition. Lovely atmosphere, excellent food. An excellent place to done.


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Red Lion - Grantchester

Price: Moderate
British
Cambridge
4.1
2222 reviews
My friend and I have a very nice evening at the Red Lion with a very nice meal each.

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Rooftop Gardens

Price: Expensive
Contemporary British
Norwich
4.2
3277 reviews
Cannot fault Anything,,food perfect steak done to perfection, staff very pleasant and helpful ,bonus the weather on the terrace was lovely


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The Bank At Bude

Price: Expensive
Tapas / Small Plates
Bude
4.8
2476 reviews
Great place to eat, lovely food, good for people who are coeliac, as very accommodating, with good choice / variety, our 1st time in one of the small huts, very cosy, but snug with 4 of us in. Really good for couples as very private. We are going back tonight for some more 👍


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The Black Swan Ockham

Price: Expensive
British
Cobham
4.2
2953 reviews
Great food and all the staff are lovely. One of the few places these days where you can actually hear what everyone at your table is saying - and no need to shout to each other!

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The Boatman

Price: Moderate
British
Windsor
4.3
1927 reviews
Another fantastic meal and over all service experience Never fails to deliver 😁. Our three little dogs always feel special and are looked after throughout . Staff and Manager are brilliant and very attentive .

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The Britannia Richmond

Price: Expensive
Gastro Pub
Richmond
4.7
1846 reviews
Lovely meal and staff very welcoming and friendly

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The Cherry Tree

Price: Expensive
British
Bolton
4.7
5774 reviews
The staff were so attentive and quick. The food was amazing, the steaks melted in my mouth and the place is very restful.


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The Crabtree

Price: Expensive
Gastro Pub
Fulham
4.3
1097 reviews
We had the Sunday roast dinners and they were amazing

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The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub

Price: Moderate
British
York
4.4
1436 reviews
Third visit over the festive season & definitely not disappointed at anytime. Good fabulous, staff attentive & efficient. Highly recommended

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The Drumming Snipe

Price: Moderate
British
Woking
4.5
1681 reviews
Food and service were excellent, I will be going back!


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The Dun Cow

Price: Expensive
Pub
Holt / Edgefield
4.6
2550 reviews
Perfect lunch spot, great ambience and service not to mention great mussels

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The Ewe and Lamb

Price: Expensive
British
Bromsgrove
4.6
3118 reviews
Lovely start to the New Year 2023. Excellent food, service and waitress was exceptional.

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The Ferry Inn

Price: Moderate
Gastro Pub
Cardigan
4.6
1612 reviews
The New Years Day lunch was fantastic, with great service as ever. Thanks to Liz, Andy and all the staff for making the Ferry such a great venue.

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The Fleece Inn

Price: Moderate
Home cooking
Evesham
4.6
1805 reviews
Lovely lunch on New Year’s Day. Great atmosphere. Very friendly and efficient staff.

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The Folly

Price: Expensive
British
Oxford
4.6
1286 reviews
Our second time dinning at The Folly, will defiantly be back for a third.


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The Fox at Willian

Price: Expensive
Gastro Pub
Letchworth
4.4
2460 reviews
Fully recommend the fox! Great food and wonderful staff!

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The Granary Square Brasserie

Price: Expensive
Contemporary British
King's Cross
4.3
7276 reviews
Celebrated friends bday


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The Grange

Price: Moderate
British
Princes Risborough
4.5
1796 reviews
Brilliant place to if you are looking after a puppy and two granddaughters. Staff very welcoming and efficient and very good with the puppy who didn’t really settle as there was another dog nearby and he wanted to play. We enjoyed the food…… lovely Sunday Lunch.

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The Greene Oak

Price: Expensive
British
Windsor
4.6
2464 reviews
Very good food, reasonable portion size and at ‘normal’ prices so getting good value compared to other places. Nice staff


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The Ivy in the Lanes

Price: Expensive
Contemporary British
Brighton
4.5
15123 reviews
Thank you for a great evening 👏🏻


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The Jolly Sailors

Price: Moderate
British
Brancaster Staithe
4.4
1437 reviews
Six of us (three couples) ate at The Jolly Sailors at the start of the Brancaster Staithe Shanty Festival 2023. Staff were very friendly, service was prompt and the food was excellent. Lovely atmosphere in the pub!

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The Locksbrook Inn

Price: Expensive
Gastro Pub
Bath
4.2
1241 reviews
Great food. The staff were very attentive. I would recommend this place

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The Old Inn

Price: Expensive
British
Wimborne
4.7
2478 reviews
We had a family lunch for 4 on New Year's Day. First time visit for us. Very impressed with the food. Good quality and amount. Service was good. Toilets were very clean and well kept as was the dining area. Will certainly come back again in the future. Thank you everyone at The Old Inn

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The Old Thatched Cottage

Price: Moderate
Steakhouse
Weston-Super-Mare
4.6
1257 reviews
Amazing as always, veg was a little under cooked, the service was slow but it was very busy. Still enjoyed as always

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The Terrace Restaurant RHS Garden Wisley

Price: Expensive
British
Ripley
4.2
3419 reviews
A fantastic restuarant in a wonderful setting which we return to time and again. Great food, ambience and service and a lovely walk in the gardens before or afterwards.


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The Throckmorton

Price: Moderate
British
Alcester
4.3
2380 reviews
Very welcoming staff. Dog friendly. Loved the scallop starter. Have had the duck main a few times - consistently good quality, flavours and portion size.

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The Weeping Willow

Price: Moderate
British
Bury St. Edmunds
4.4
1819 reviews
Had Birthday dinner for our daughter in the Raspberry Room the staff and food were excellent however it was very hot in there could have used a couple of fans

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The White Hart at Fyfield

Price: Expensive
British
Fyfield
4.7
2668 reviews
Very quick and friendly service team. Food was high quality and well presented. Will be coming back to try the fish n chips Thursday takeaway

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Woodforde's Brewery Tap at The Fur & Feather Inn

Price: Moderate
British
Norwich
4.2
1365 reviews
Great for Sunday lunch with good beer

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