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London's First Night Of Restaurant Reopenings, In Pictures
A photo series showing what it looks like to dine-out in Soho right now.
On Saturday, July 4th, London restaurants were allowed to reopen for dine-in customers. On the same day, some of the streets in Soho were pedestrianised to allow restaurants, pubs, cafés and bars to accommodate as many people as possible. Below, we’ve put together a photo series highlighting how some restaurants have adapted, and what being out and about around Soho looks like right now.
If you’re feeling ready to visit a restaurant, our guide to London Restaurants That Have Reopened For Dine-In Service is here to help.
photo credit: Masked server stood outside JinLi in Chinatown by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Social distancing sign in a restaurant window by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Outdoor setup in Gerrard Street by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Masked server behind a counter by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Pedestrianised roads in Chinatown by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Masked server outside C & R Cafe in Chinatown by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Brasserie Zédel's pavement café by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Outdoor seating on Air Street, Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Outdoor setup at Ugly Dumpling in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Socially distanced tables outside The Diner in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: A look inside Pastaio in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Kolamba in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Outdoor setup on D'Arblay Street in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: The outdoor setup in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Masked server pours drinks for outdoor diners at Copita by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Crowds outside The Blue Posts and My Place in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Outdoor tables at Engawa in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Outdoor tables at Folie on Golden Square by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Outdoor seating at Old Compton Brasserie in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Old Compton Street in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Stool seating on Frith Street in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Ceviche's outdoor setup in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: D'Arblay street pedestrianised for outdoor seating by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Mannequin wearing a mask in Laird Hatters window display in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: 40 Dean Street's outdoor setup by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Outdoor seating at The French House in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Groups outside Yauatcha in Soho, which is yet to open for dine-in guests by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Police monitoring the crowds in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades
photo credit: Server taking a break outside Bar Bruno by Juan Trujillo Andrades
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