Come summer, pubs and restaurants with barbecues in London are hot property. Here’s our area-by-area selection of the best alfresco grills the capital has to offer across street food hot spots, restaurants and of course, pub gardens. The only thing that can dampen the fires (and our enthusiasm for them) is the British weather, so check ahead at your barbecue of choice to see if the rain clouds are gathering.
London's best barbecues
Sizzling summer barbecues in London pubs, restaurants and outdoor spaces
East London barbecues
West London barbecues
South London barbecues
North London barbecues
Central London barbecues
Find London's best beer gardens
We've rounded up London's best beer gardens, some included for their bucolic atmosphere and fine foliage, some for their summery drinks or irresistible barbecue food, some for their riverside locations (although we also have those covered in our guide to London's best riverside pubs and bars) – and even a couple for their water features. We’ve organised them by north, south, east and west (and no, there aren't any good beer gardens in central London) so you can easily track down your nearest alfresco supping spot.
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