
July 6, 2020
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.

Masked server stood outside JinLi in Chinatown by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Social distancing sign in a restaurant window by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Outdoor setup in Gerrard Street by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Masked server behind a counter by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Pedestrianised roads in Chinatown by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Masked server outside C & R Cafe in Chinatown by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Brasserie Zédel's pavement café by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Outdoor seating on Air Street, Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Outdoor setup at Ugly Dumpling in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Socially distanced tables outside The Diner in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

A look inside Pastaio in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Kolamba in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Outdoor setup on D'Arblay Street in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

The outdoor setup in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Masked server pours drinks for outdoor diners at Copita by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Crowds outside The Blue Posts and My Place in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Outdoor tables at Engawa in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Outdoor tables at Folie on Golden Square by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Outdoor seating at Old Compton Brasserie in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Old Compton Street in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Stool seating on Frith Street in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Ceviche's outdoor setup in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

D'Arblay street pedestrianised for outdoor seating by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Mannequin wearing a mask in Laird Hatters window display in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

40 Dean Street's outdoor setup by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Outdoor seating at The French House in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Groups outside Yauatcha in Soho, which is yet to open for dine-in guests by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Police monitoring the crowds in Soho by Juan Trujillo Andrades

Server taking a break outside Bar Bruno by Juan Trujillo Andrades