Oxford, Oxfordshire
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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Self-Catering
Lee Common, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire
Beautifully converted self contained, self catering barn in a quiet secluded location in the Chiltern Hills, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. One twin and one double room and sleeps 2-4. Traditional features coupled with all modern conveniences.
Meeting Venues
Eastern Docks, Southampton
SS Shieldhall is a heritage cargo/passenger steamship included in the National Historic Fleet. Launched on the Clyde in 1955, she was built on classic lines and retains her original machinery and traditional wheelhouse. Withdrawn from commercial…
Self-Catering
Winchester
Award-winning, five star, Norwegian log cabins beautifully set in the centre of South Winchester Golf Club. The two and three bedroom, two bathroom lodges are located in a peaceful situation, only three miles from the city of Winchester.
Alternative Accommodation
Hove
The Stirling Arms Pub & Rooms, based in central Hove, East Sussex, boasts four cosy guest bedrooms with en suite bathrooms - perfect for those short getaways with the family.
Conferences & Weddings
MARLOW
4 Star hotel, with Conference facilities for up to 450 delegates in 10 state-of-art Meeting Rooms with natural daylight, high-speed Wi-Fi, Electronic Screens, Data Projector, Day Delegate Residential packages & Conference Manager. Complimentary…
Café
AYLESBURY
We Serve Fairtrade, ethically sourced hot chocolate, coffee and premium teas.
Walking, running cycling orienteering, Go Ape, children’s trails.
Wheelchair friendly.
Parties and social events catered for.
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…
Meeting Venues
HORSHAM
Leonardslee Wine Estate was established in 1918 and has operated successfully as a thriving golf club (Mannings Heath Golf) with two 18-hole golf courses and a burgeoning membership.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Brockenhurst
Buckler’s Hard is a place for relaxation as well as exploration.
Country House Hotel
Basingstoke
Oakley Hall offers 47 elegant bedrooms in both the main house and the converted 19th century stable block. Bedrooms have been individually designed and furnished to a very high standard complete with every modern convenience.
Garden
Stockbridge
A haven of peace above the tranquil beauty of the River Test. Grade II* Gardens with fine trees surround an enchanting and unique example of an 18th Century “Cottage Orne”.
Conferences & Weddings
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.
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.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Brockenhurst
Relish the indulgence of an Afternoon Tea in heart of the New Forest, with delicious finger sandwiches, speciality cakes and freshly baked scones smothered in New Forest Jam and thick clotted cream.
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…
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
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.
Restaurant
Reading
With much of the original structure retained, this 18th Century Flour Mill has been converted into a renowned Dinner Theatre. Patrons enjoy a fresh home-cooked meal - with not a microwave in sight! -before watching the performance in our theatre.
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