Restaurant Extensions

It's amazing what a little outdoor space can add to a restaurant or pub. It means that smokers don't have to flood out onto the streets and more importantly, it means that guests can enjoy outdoor eating and drinking during the summer months.

Outdoor space is limited in congested cities like London, which means that those who can offer an outdoor experience are in high demand. Some of the most popular terraces in London's west end are:

Henry J. Bean's:

Henry J. Bean's is located on the Kings Road in the heart of Chelsea. It is a large pub that plays classic rock and serves potato skins and pitchers of beer. What makes it special is the massive outdoor space they have in the back. With limited outdoor dining options in Chelsea, Henry J. Bean's has become an institution in the neighbourhood.

Chelsea Farmer's Market:

Henry J. Bean's lacks the pretension of Chelsea's Farmers Market but it also lacks the bright sunshine (it is very shaded). Chelsea's Farmers Market has no foliage blocking the sun. If you're lucky enough to get a table it is warm and wonderful to spend a few hours sitting there enjoying a pizza and a bottle of rose.

Wine Gallery:

The Wine Gallery on Hollywood Road is an extension of the much loved pub Brinkley's. It serves delicious a la carte food, with something to enjoy for everyone. The restaurant isn't very big so it's best to make a reservation and if you want a table outside you'll have to ask for one. The service is good, the food is excellent and the price is right.

Maison Blanc:

Most Chelsea dwellers walk by Maison Blanc on the Fulham Road, look in the window, drool over the desserts, debate going in to buy an eclaire and then keep walking. What many people don't know is that there is a charming little outdoor section in the back where guests can enjoy one of a variety of light salads or sandwiches that they offer. That's right folks, Maison Blanc is not just a pastry shop.

Bluebird:

Bluebird is located on the Kings Road, about ten metres east of Beaufort Street. It occupies an entire industrial size building, with a cool fashion shop downstairs, a fine dining restaurant upstairs, a café to the left and a bakery to the right. In front of it all and tucked away from the street is a large outdoor eating space where guests can enjoy a drink or something to eat when the weather is nice. The menu is far from extensive, but the staff are fairly relaxed and generally will let you hang around as long as you like.

You don't need a massive terrace or back garden to offer your clients an outdoor dining option. A bit of sidewalk or an adjacent piece of land is all you need. Build in a fabric shelter to establish the area as your own and protect your guests from extreme sun and you've got yourself an outdoor restaurant in the city of London.

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