Taste the best in the London sunshine.

Summer has come to The Royal Exchange: the flowerbeds are in bloom, and the outdoor terraces are bustling again with our loyal foodies and luxury shoppers. After a day out in the fresh air, why not indulge in a spot of al fresco dining at Fortnum & Mason? Your dishes all come served with stunning views of the City — and of course, that glorious London sunshine.

Indeed, views like these make you question the need for travel at all. So skip the expense: at Fortnum’s you can enjoy all the best of the Parisian Bistro, whether that’s French favourites such as Steak Tartare, or an English twist on the classic Chicken Chasseur: fried, then smothered in a sauce of red wine, mushrooms and shallots — served with mashed potatoes and bacon. The Libertine, too, boasts classic French cuisine you can’t afford to miss out on — from Scallop St Jacques to Fillet Steak dowsed in a rich Bordeaux Gravy. Et voila!

Or head to Engel Terrace to dine on the best of Berlin in the London sunshine with umbrellas for shade. Think luxury hot dogs and foaming steins of German beer. And make sure to check out Oeno House, where you can enjoy the finest wines of the world (and a view to match) in a beautiful green spot surrounded by shady trees.

Finish off your evening of je ne sais quoi with a trip to Ladureé to sweeten up with the Parisian patisserie’s world-famous macarons, before stopping by Oeno for a nightcap of more of that delicious Bordeaux flavour — or a bottle to take home.