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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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Café
Hook Norton, Banbury
Enjoy fresh, locally sourced dishes at the Malthouse Kitchen at Hook Norton Brewery, Oxfordshire. Cozy indoor dining, beer garden, family & dog friendly. Tours, Shire horses & museum on site. Join us for breakfast, lunch or just a relaxing coffee or…
Self-Catering
Great Missenden
Period village cottage in area of outstanding natural beauty in the Chiltern Hills.
Animal Collection / Zoo
Winchester
Embrace your wild side at Marwell Zoo! Home to hundreds of endangered and exotic species in 140 acres of beautiful parkland, there’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy and admire. From Amur tigers to brilliant birds, Marwell offers you the chance…
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.
Science Centre
Morn Hill, Winchester
Winchester Science Centre is more than a day out. It’s a chance to spark your children’s curiosity in science which could lead them on an exciting journey for life! Situated in the stunning South Downs National Park, this exciting family destination…
Meeting Venues
Fareham
Fort Nelson is a Victorian Fort set on Portsdown Hill, overlooking Portsmouth Harbour to the south and Meon Valley to the north. Both private and business functions can be held at the fort in the former Officer's Mess.
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.
Museum
Winchester
Five splendid military museums on an historic site with Visitor Centre, café displays and activities to interest all the family.
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
Museum
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring exciting and varied displays.
Restaurant
Basingstoke
Take time out to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea in our 2 AA Rosette Glasshouse Restaurant or on the garden terrace with stunning views over the back lawn.
Civil Licensed Venues
Andover
From the Griffon Rooms' large balcony, the happy couple can fly our birds of prey or enjoy a glass of champagne with their guests.
Wedding Reception Venues
Maidstone
Create a lifetime of memories for you and your wedding guests at Leeds castle. Surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens, Leeds Castle is an idyllic setting for the most romantic of weddings in any season.
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.
Restaurant
BRIGHTON
The Walrus, situated on the historic Ship Street at the heart of Brighton's famous Lanes, each has it''s own unique designs to the rooms with endless winding passageways.
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.
Conferences & Weddings
Reading
4 Silver Star hotel, with Conference facilities for up to 260 delegates in 8 state-of-art Meeting Rooms with natural daylight, high-speed Wi-Fi, Electronic Screens, Data Projector, Day Delegate Residential packages & Conference Manager.…
Campus
Sparsholt, Winchester
Set in 450 acres of gorgeous Hampshire countryside, on the green and leafy Sparsholt College campus.
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
Stockbridge
Idyllically set above the tranquil waters of the River Test with untouched views across the valley and water meadows. After a walk around the glorious gardens enjoying the peaceful Walled Garden with rose arbours and peony walk, visit the quaint Tea…
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