“Now that summer is on its way, there are no excuses - we all know that doing it outside adds more than a certain appeal. 'It' being eating and drinking of course.”

With a bar, kitchen and impressive City views, Boundary is a lofty treat, and a real treat for nights out and/or private events. SkyLounge is a new offering from Mint Hotel, Tower of London and is a fantastic destination bar. Or for something as high, but a little further west, Babylon offers a calm oasis over-looking the manicured Roof Gardens below and rooftops beyond. If you are after something a little more wild, you could privately hire the roof garden at Sanctum Soho Hotel with its own bar and hydrospa. Alternatively, for something that you could tell your parents about, the courtyard outside Bluebird in Chelsea is a sophisticated spot to soak up summer sun whilst enjoying brunch with friends or an early evening drink. And speaking of drinks, with cocktails prepared by The Long Bar, The Courtyard Garden in the Sanderson Hotel offers a lush oasis of trees, flowers and fountains in the heart of The West End. And equally well-located is Vista at The Trafalgar which is about to launch an even bigger outdoor space making it an alfresco spot to keep your eye on.