With Peterborough having experienced record-breaking May temperatures earlier this week, many of us fired up the barbeque for the first time this year.
Cooking and eating food outside isn’t something we get to do very often here in the UK for obvious reasons, but hot and sunny days are the perfect opportunity to do so.
Those who have visited the Mediterranean will know that eating al fresco is commonplace in countries like Italy and Greece.
Peterborough may not have many similarities to the Mediterranean, but the city does actually have some cracking places to try al fresco dining.
From riverside pubs to vibrant inner-city restaurants, there are plenty of options in Peterborough this summer when it comes to making the most of the sunshine by eating outdoors.
With the help of Google reviews, we’ve taken a look at the top eight places for al fresco dining in and around Peterborough during summer 2026:
1. The Boathouse - Thorpe Meadows, PE3 6GA
4.2/5 Google rating Photo: The Boathouse/Facebook
