Food and Drink in London
Whether you are looking for traditional British food or dishes from all over the world, we have some personal favourites to suggest
If it's British classics you're looking for, our favourites are as follows;
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Fish and Chips
Fried fish served with chips, usually made with cod or haddock, often paired with peas or sauce.
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Full English Breakfast
A cooked breakfast with fried eggs, bacon, sausages, hash browns and beans, often served with toast and tea.
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Sunday Roast
Roasted meat with potatoes, vegetables and Yorkshire puddings, always served with gravy and typically eaten on Sunday.
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Shepherd's Pie
A baked dish made with minced meat mixed with vegetables like carrots and peas, topped with mashed potatoes.
If you find yourself looking to enjoy one of these English classics then our reccomendation is to search for your nearest local Pub and head there! You are almost gaurenteed to find these classics on almost all English Pub menus
Food Stalls
When you think of London food, the small market stalls/vendors immediately spring to mind. From savoury to sweet, you can find almost anything you want to-go, from one of the local food stalls
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Borough Market
Located near London Bridge, this market is one of the oldest food markets in the city. Here you'll find a market packed with street food stalls and a community that brings in other like-minded foodies.
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Old Spitalfields Market
Another of London's oldest markets, open seven days per week. This market hosts permanent street food traders as well as independent stalls selling diverse cuisine.
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Camden Market
Offering canalside views, Camden Market gives you the opportunity to try a huge variety of international foods while on a scenic walk.
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Southbank Centre Food Market
An open-air street food market offering everything from Caribbean-inspired dishes to French crêpes. It is usually open at weekends and has a lively atmosphere.
Best Areas for Food
Willing to explore? Below, we list some areas that are great options to go exploring around if you're more of the spontaneous type
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Shoreditch
Trendy area offering creative pop-up kitchens
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Chinatown
Offering a wide range of Asian restaurants, Located near Leicester Square
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Soho
Packed with variety. Large restaurants to small cafes. One of London's very best areas for food
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South Bank
If you're looking for food with a view, South Bank may have what you're looking for. Variety of both food stalls and restaurants
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Covent Garden
Offering a vibrant astmosphere with a meal, Covent Garden is full of both small cafes and large restaurants
London has a wide variety of food and also offers great choice for those on all budgets. Whether you're looking for a fine-dining experience or a meal on a budget, London has what you're looking for