London restaurants best for... Outdoor dining

This is the latest boutique hotel from Firmdale (also behind the Soho Hotel and Charlotte Street hotel) with a new restaurant and bar attached - as well as an extensive outdoor courtyard.

The main restaurant of the Rosewood Hotel, this is focusing on British Cuisine. It will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week - and comprises of a restaurant, rock bar, delicatessen and an open terrace which overlooks the hotel courtyard.

Part of the Old Bengal Warehouse dating from 1771, the New Street Grill focuses on steaks and showcases British produce.

Former award-winning gastro pub is taken over by Ben Maschler (son of critic Fay). Both pub and menu have had a make-over, the former has been painted an ill-advised hospital bluey-green, and the menu takes St John as its influence with plenty of offal on offer.