Take it outside: the best gardens and terraces for al fresco dining

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The Top 2%: The best al fresco restaurants around the UK

Summer’s still hanging on, and with it the chance to throw open the doors and make the most of al fresco dining in the sunshine.

Good news, then, that we’ve partnered with Chase on The Top 2% to bring together 200 of the UK’s best restaurants – among them the hottest spots for outdoor dining. But the best bit? With Chase, you can earn 2% cashback when you eat out at restaurants and settle the bill with your Chase debit or credit card. In fact, every month, Chase customers can qualify to earn up to £20 cashback. That means 2% cashback not just on restaurants, cafes and takeaways, but on groceries, fuel, public electric vehicle charging points and everyday transport too.

Here, we reveal just some of the best places for dining al fresco. It’s time to terrace!

Get more from your money with 2% cashback on everyday card spending with Chase*

REVEAL THE FULL LIST OF BEST AL FRESCO RESTAURANTS

Porthminster Beach Cafe, Cornwall

Far from being your average beach-side caff, Porthminster Beach Cafe is a serious restaurant in the body of a laid-back beach house – albeit a very classy one. Australian chef Michael Smith’s sun-kissed menu sets the perfect tone for holiday dining with the emphasis on Mediterranean flavours and fresh seafood. Friendly service, fresh decor and dreamy views from the sun-soaked terrace over the white sands of its namesake beach make this the ideal perch.

The Three Fishes, Lancashire

Nigel Haworth is a household name for anyone partial to a bit of fine-dining in Lancashire, so it was good news for everyone when he took the reins of The Three Fishes. The menu at this pretty, whitewashed locale is proudly driven by produce from its one-acre vegetable garden complete with a rather fancy garden.

Timberyard, Edinburgh

Michelin-starred Timberyard is a very special spot on the Edinburgh restaurant scene. Firstly, there’s the room itself, which has been converted beautifully including the outside courtyard – one of the best in the city. Secondly, there’s the menu, which is headed up by Bart Stratfold, changes weekly and has two versions – the full shebang and scaled-down lunch.

*18+, UK residents. Eligibility applies. Chase current and saver accounts required. 2% cashback on debit/credit card spending on groceries, restaurants, cafes, takeaways, everyday transport, fuel & public electric vehicle charging points. Max £20 per month. Make 15+ payments per month using your debit or credit card and/or Direct Debits and maintain £1,000+ across your savers (excluding round-up accounts). Standing orders, refunds, bank transfers and other transactions won’t count towards the 15 payments. You’ll only earn cashback on eligible card purchases, not on Direct Debit payments or bank transfers. Exceptions and T&Cs apply. chase.co.uk/cashback

Image credits: Porthminster Beach Cafe, The Three Fishes, Timberyard

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