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Where to work alfresco in the City
Take the office into the sun at one of these five City restaurants and coffee shops with outdoor seating
Coco Di Mama
10 Leather Lane, EC1N 7SS; 21 Lime Street, EC3
Coco di Mama has already established itself as the best place to go in London for authentic Italian. Its coffee and pasta are second to none which comes as no surprise since the Italians have always done it best. Take advantage of their locations within the Square Mile, which house outdoor areas where you can do as the Italians do and peruse your emails over an espresso in the sun. cocodimama.co.uk
Iberica
12 Cabot Square, E14 4QQ
Iberica is foremostly a Spanish restaurant famed for its tapas selection, but its Cabot Street location is best known for its glorious outdoor area, ‘La Terrazza.’ Reminiscent of the sun-drenched courtyards you see all over Milan, it’s hardly a bad place to spend an afternoon. Enjoy a Spanish-style sandwich “bocadillo” washed down with a pint of Nómada Passiflora from Madrid for a truly authentic experience. ibericarestaurants.com
Notes at the Gherkin
30 St Mary Axe, EC3A 8EP
It doesn’t get better located than right outside the Gherkin. Notes at the Gherkin is another famed London coffee shop recognised for its specialty coffee. The coffee shop has an extensive outdoor area which is perfect for those in the area who wanting to pop into the sun without straying too far from the office. And if you stay long enough its worth trying one of their delicious espresso martinis. notescoffee.com
Nude Coffee Roasters
4 Market Street, E1 6DT
Nude Coffee Roasters' coffee is some of the best you can get in London. Its roastery, which happens to house the most ecologically friendly roaster in the world, is located opposite their flagship store on Hanbury Street. While the sun is out, enjoy a cup of guilt-free Joe at their Market Street location, which boasts an ample seating area outdoors. nudeespresso.com
Passo
80 City Rd, EC1Y 2AS
Passo is one of London’s finest Italian restaurants, specialising in making the most of seasonal produce, but its outdoor area is not to be overshadowed. One of the largest outdoor spaces available to those in the area and furnished to evoke a relaxed and cosy vibe, it’s the perfect place to go to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. passorestaurant.com
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