Alfresco in Hackney - your guide to eating (and drinking) outside
As the sun comes out a little more we know just the spots to enjoy some alfresco dining. Our top-12 list includes two stunning canal-side cafes/bars, the taproom of two popular breweries, a neighbourhood pub with a large garden, a fantastic Italian restaurant with a decked terrace, an East London bakery and some fabulous places to soak up the hubbub of a busy high street and people-watch.
For a clear picture of which pubs, cafes and restaurants have outside dining in your p
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