Al Fresco

Westminster Council sets out further measures for outdoor dining spaces to address 'crowding concerns'

09-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Westminster Council says it will be asking businesses operating an outdoor service to implement a ’no seat, no service‘ policy, and enforcing a clear ‘no licence, no trade’ message.

Westminster Council gives go-ahead for outdoor dining spaces

03-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Al fresco dining spaces are set to pop up across the City of Westminster from tomorrow (4 July).

Government prepares to set out plans for 'al fresco Britain'

25-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

The Government is expected to bring forward a bill later today (25 June) aimed at allowing pubs, cafes and restaurants more freedom to operate outside.

Brent Council approves plans to extend Wembley Park's alfresco dining space

24-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

A plan put forward by Wembley Park developer Quintain to significantly extend the area's outdoor seating capacity has been approved by Brent Council.

Nine Lives bar to open al fresco dining space

23-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Neighbourhood-style bar Nine Lives in London Bridge is to launch an al fresco drinking and dining destination on Holyrood Street next month.

Soho Summer campaign calls for changes to Westminster Council proposals

19-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

The Soho Summer Street Festival campaign has called for changes to be made to Westminster Council's plans to temporarily close roads and create al fresco dining spaces across the borough

Westminster Council proposes introducing temporary al fresco dining spaces

17-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Westminster Council has set out plans to temporarily close roads and create al fresco dining spaces across the borough once hospitality businesses are given the green light to reopen.

Soho Summer Street Festival campaign launched

09-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

London-based commercial landlord firms Soho Estates and Shaftesbury are leading a campaign to temporarily pedestrianise the Soho area and allow hospitality businesses to set-up al fresco drinking and dining areas.

Government considering 'blanket permission’ to make public spaces available to hospitality businesses

20-May-2020 By James McAllister

The Government's Housing and Local Government Minister Robert Jenrick says he is considering a ‘blanket permission’ for hospitality businesses to turn public spaces and streets into al fresco dining areas.