May at a glance

COUNTLESS councils across the capital have once again decided to pedestrianise swathes of central London, to help the hospitality sector get firmly back on its feet. Westminster Council –home to until September at the earliest. Oxford Street, W1, even has its own mood-boosting Spotify playlist–search for the . The already traffic-free is taking over parallel James Street, every day from 11am to 11pm for the next few months. Restaurants taking advantage of the extra space include . In there are a record 500 alfresco seats available. Dine at or visit the , open every Saturday morning. Alternatively, try which also has a butcher, baker, grocer and cheesemonger, all selling takeaway treats. In neighbouring you’ll find and the newly opened Nordic and Japanese fusion restaurant with a roof garden. Mayfair has chosen to widen its pavements, specifically on and erect environmentally friendly lighting and heating, to take diners late into the night.