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FIVE BEST: Pubs and bars in the sunshine
The Albion is one of FIVE BEST: Pubs and bars in the sunshine.

1. The Albion

8.0
10 Thornhill Rd, London, Greater London
Gastropub · Barnsbury · 86 tips and reviews

Evening StandardEvening Standard: The pretty walled garden is ideal for an al fresco lunch. The Albion is widely noted for its excellent Sunday roasts, and the kitchen in general has won praise from food critics far and wide. Read more.

2. Edinboro Castle

7.8
57 Mornington Terrace (Delancey St), London, Greater London
Pub · 81 tips and reviews

Evening StandardEvening Standard: When the sun shines this smart little pub turns inside out, with a garden packed full of Regent’s Park loungers and Camden socialites. Read more.

3. The Faltering Fullback

8.8
19 Perth Rd (at Ennis Rd), Finsbury Park, Greater London
Pub · 107 tips and reviews

Evening StandardEvening Standard: Lauded by locals as the best in north London, this Irish establishment has a lot to shout about. The Faltering Fullback is a cosy, split-level affair with a range of decking and tables. Read more.

4. Boundary Rooftop

7.2
2–4 Boundary St, London, Greater London
Roof Deck · Tower Hamlets · 53 tips and reviews

Evening StandardEvening Standard: A beer garden this certainly is not. Lounge on wicker chairs in front of a wood-burning fire and take in panoramic views of London and the dramatic City skyline at dusk. Read more.

5. Riverside Terrace Café

6.3
Belvedere Rd, London, Greater London
Café · London · 7 tips and reviews

Evening StandardEvening Standard: This relaxed café bar in London’s bustling cultural hub boasts remarkable views of the Thames and the City and is the perfect place to while away the weekend. Read more.