Britain is currently experiencing the hottest summer on record, which is good news for outdoor diners and for those unimpressed by a picnic blanket in a park.

A concept lifted from Mediterranean climes and cobblestone streets across southern Europe, al fresco dining has found a natural home in London — with City workers picking up a wrap from a Shoreditch food truck while others cut deals over lunch on nearby roof terraces.

The Englishman’s love of a garden, meanwhile, has helped transform many an outdoor space into a bucolic oasis: a balm for many of the capital’s residents who don’t have so much as a patio.

And so here is Country Life’s guide to dining al fresco in London — for everyone that lives here and those that commute in for the season.

Julie’s , Holland Park

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