Make The Most Of Summer In The City

Alfresco DiningAs the weather warms up we are drawn to the delights of alfresco dining. A glass of wine and a light meal in the sun is one of the great pleasures of summer but just where should you head in the city to enjoy the rays? EC2 seems to have it all going on with these gems…

Fish Market
16b New St, EC2M 4TR

Old Bengal Warehouse will host a series of pop-ups in the city from June. Resident seafood restaurant, Fish Market, (top right, above) will be bringing coastal dining to the city with an adaptation of a Fisherman’s Cottage.

From the beginning of June until the end of August, the terrace will have a menu of nostalgic seaside dishes including Fisherman’s catch (fish of the day) and Fisherman’s net (prawns and shellfish) as well as summer fish salads and lemon posset served with raspberries and shortbread biscuits.

An outdoor ice cream cart serving alcoholic pops will also be available alongside a selection of spritzers from around the world.

Tel:020 3503 0790 | Nearest Tube: Liverpool Street

Old Bengal Bar
16 New St, EC2M 4TR

Occupying the outside terrace, Old Bengal Bar (bottom right, above) will have a mid-week ‘surf and turf’ barbecue menu. The bar will also boast a dedicated Californian wine list to celebrate the launch of D&D’s Californian wine month.link

Specially selected bottles will be available to buy from an American-themed indoor vineyard at the New Street Wine Shop.

Tel:020 3215 1260 | Nearest Tube: Liverpool Street

Angler
South Place Hotel, 3 South Place, London, EC2M 2AF

Michelin-starred restaurant Angler in South Place Hotel (main image above) has now re-opened its rooftop terrace.

The stunning outdoor space is the perfect place to dine alfresco whilst enjoying the views over the city of London and Head Chef Tony Fleming’s exquisite á la carte and tasting menus.

Tel:020 3215 1260 | Nearest tube: Moorgate

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    Belinda Wanis, aka Miss B, is a Belle About Town who likes to bring a little bit of style into every aspect of her life. An experienced journalist with over 20 years in the industry she turned to the web, creating Belle About Town in early 2010, to fill a gap for tech-savvy stylish women who want the best life has to offer at their fingertips. She loves a decadent cocktail bar, a beautifully cut dress, cultural getaways, quality over quantity and is partial to Asian-fusion food. A globetrotter, who has lived in Australia, the UK and Denmark, she enjoys holidaying in the sun and you can often find her on a beach in Thailand or on shopping breaks in Sydney or New York. But her first love is, of course, London!