London food and drink

London Food & Drink โ€” Where to Eat and Drink

Restaurant guides, best Sunday roasts, afternoon tea, markets and London's top food neighbourhoods.

Best Sunday Roasts

Our tested picks for a proper Sunday roast across the city.

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Afternoon Tea Guide

From classic hotel tea rooms to modern twists on tradition.

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Borough Market

London's most famous food market โ€” what to eat and when to go.

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Chinatown: Where to Eat

Roast meats, dim sum and the best times to visit Soho's Chinatown.

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Best Coffee Shops

Where to find London's best independent specialty coffee.

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Best Pubs

Historic pubs, the craft beer scene, and pub etiquette.

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Columbia Road Flower Market

East London's Sunday-only flower market โ€” what to expect and when to go.

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Best Street Food

Where to find London's best markets and street food traders.

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Vegetarian & Vegan London

Where plant-based eating is genuinely excellent, and which cuisines do it best.

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Eating Well on a Budget

The cuisines, areas and strategies that give the best food for the money.

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London Markets Guide

Food, antiques, flowers and vintage โ€” which markets to visit and when they run.

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Best Indian Food

Tooting, Southall, Brick Lane and Drummond Street โ€” where to eat well.

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Best Wine Bars

Natural wine in East London, classic bars in Soho and Bermondsey importer spots.

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Best Breakfast & Brunch

From a classic greasy-spoon full English to East London's cafรฉ brunch scene.

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Halal Food in London

Edgware Road, Whitechapel, Green Lanes and Southall โ€” where to eat well.

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Best Fish & Chips

What makes a good one, where to find it and what to avoid.

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Craft Beer in London

The Bermondsey Beer Mile, Hackney's taprooms and what to drink.

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Best Afternoon Tea Venues

From The Ritz to mid-range gems โ€” at every price point.

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Seasonal Food Events

Christmas markets, summer festivals and what to eat at each time of year.

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Special Occasion Restaurants

Where to go when price isn't the primary concern โ€” from Rules to the Shard.

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Best Cocktail Bars

Classic hotel bars, Soho stalwarts and East London speakeasies.

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Eating Like a Local

Where Londoners actually eat โ€” neighbourhoods, habits and honest tips.

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Dim Sum in London

Where to go, what to order and how trolley service works.

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Food Tours

Borough Market, East London and whether guided food tours are worth it.

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Best Sunday Roast

What makes a great roast, which pubs do it best and when to arrive.

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Best Pubs in London

Historic pubs, riverside pubs, great beer and how to spot a tourist trap.

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Best Coffee in London

Specialty roasters, the best cafรฉ areas and what to order at a serious cafรฉ.

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Best Burgers & Pizza

The standout independents beyond the chains โ€” where to go and what to order.

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Mexican Food in London

Proper tacos and regional cooking โ€” what to look for and where to find it.

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Best Vegan & Vegetarian

South Indian classics, dedicated vegan spots and where to find them.

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Best Street Food Markets

Kerb, Mercato Metropolitano and Broadway Market โ€” great value, great variety.

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Late Night Food

Edgware Road, Brick Lane and 24-hour options for a genuine late meal.

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Best Brewery Taprooms

Beyond Bermondsey โ€” Hackney's independent brewery scene.

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Best Pizza: The Definitive Guide

Neapolitan, New York-style and everything between.

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London Brunch Guide

Beyond the Instagram spots โ€” where Londoners actually go.

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Budget Afternoon Tea

Quality options under ยฃ35 per person โ€” no Ritz price tag required.

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Best Curry: A Deeper Guide

Beyond Brick Lane โ€” Southall and Tooting's real curry scenes.

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Best Sunday Markets

Columbia Road Flower Market, Brick Lane and more Sunday-only gems.

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Best Bagels in London

Brick Lane's 24-hour bagel shops and the newer New York-style contenders.

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Best Fine Dining

Michelin-starred kitchens and how to book without breaking the bank.

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Best Gastropubs

Where London invented the format โ€” and how to spot a good one.

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