Is there anything more uplifting in summer than a bite to eat and a cocktail on a sun-drenched terrace or quaint street corner? Bond Street has plenty of options to choose from. Merging luxury with leisure and intimacy with atmosphere, it has something to offer for every taste bud.
Here’s our curated guide to the best cafés, restaurants and bars with outdoor seating, idyllic views and standout menus this season. Grab your sunnies, call a friend and head to Mayfair to dine in true alfresco style.
Café Biltmore
Bright, spacious and wrapped in greenery, Café Biltmore ticks every box. Set within the five-star luxury hotel, the space was once reserved for hotel pick-ups, but Covid-era restrictions sparked its transformation into a leafy outdoor oasis. This summer, guests can enjoy the new Mediterranean Brunch menu at The Embers Terrace. It features a buffet of appetisers, handcrafted desserts, Arabic mezze, charcuterie boards and hot dishes. Add live DJs and bottomless champagne to the mix and it’s set to be one of the season’s must-visit spots.
44 Grosvenor Square, W1K 2HP
The Terrace, Claridge's
Claridge’s first opened its Terrace in May 2024 – a place with intimacy at the heart of its dining experience alongside beautiful climbing shrubbery and a line-up of two-seater tables. Open between 3pm and 6pm, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely lunch with a close friend. Spend the afternoon sampling the bespoke cocktails or order the much-talked-about Claridge’s fried chicken, served with a delicious dollop of citrus crème fraîche.
Brook Street, W1K 4HR
Cecconi's Mayfair
This Italian bistro situated on the corner of Saville Row and Burlington Gardens takes a different approach. Sleek seating lines the outside, providing prime streetside dining in the heart of the city. Enjoy traditional Venetian-inspired cuisine as you watch London’s best-dressed stroll past. The entertainment doesn’t end there as a selection of dishes are served in true northern Italian style: prepared and finished at your table.
5A Burlington Gardens, W1S 3EP
Isabel Mayfair
Isabel’s Art Deco style and buzzy atmosphere are impossible to resist. Refined, Mediterranean-inspired dishes mingle with fruity summer cocktails. Opt for one of the streetside tables to enjoy a summer twilight dinner with a loved one. As the evening unfolds head inside and discover a secret dance floor and after-hours bar waiting downstairs.
26 Albemarle Street, W1S 4HY