Two east London roads will be closed on Friday and Saturday nights for the rest of the year for al-fresco eating and drinking.
For the first time, Rivington Street and Redchurch Street in Shoreditch will have independent bars and restaurants offering outdoor dining, made possible by funding from the Mayor of London.
Londoners and visitors can enjoy the al-fresco experience from 6pm to midnight every weekend until the end of the year.
This initiative is part of the Summer Streets Fund, which aims to create outdoor dining and drinking spots across the capital.
Shoreditch is one of four areas to receive cash from the £300,000 fund.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: "I’m delighted to be able to support bars and restaurants in Shoreditch to offer al-fresco dining from today.
"Through my Summer Streets Fund, we are helping to put outdoor dining back on the menu, supporting businesses and helping Londoners and visitors to make the most of the summer."
Councillor Susan Fajana-Thomas, Hackney Council’s cabinet member for community safety and regulatory services, said: "We are thrilled that Hackney has been chosen by the Mayor of London to participate in the Summer Streets al-fresco dining scheme, which I believe will significantly boost our world-renowned nightlife."
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