Gone are the days of sad roasts and overcooked peas—London’s now serving up some of the best food in Europe, if you know where to look. Angel Castellanos does. Watch the London food video guide below to find your way through the city’s food scene, or keep scrolling for the full list.
What We Cover in This Video
London’s Best Coffee Stops
Great Lunch Options
Afternoon Tea
Pubs & Afternoon Grub
Cocktail Bars
Resources Mentioned in This Video
London Guide Book
Best Restaurants in London
Best Cocktail Bars in London
Food Tours to Take in London
London Food Video Guide
Below, you’ll find our favorites mentioned in the London Food Video Guide. For more, check out our article on the Best Restaurants in London.
London’s Best Coffee Stops:
- Monmouth Coffee | £ | Seven Dials: Since 1978, Monmouth has been the leading force behind changing London’s ‘bad coffee’ rep. Opt for a rich espresso, a classic filter coffee, or an iced latte paired with a sweet treat.
- Bar Italia | £ | Soho: Long before Soho was cool, this tiny café was already pulling proper espresso shots on Frith Street. The coffee’s strong, the stools are worn in, and an Italian family’s been running it since 1949.
Not ready to book a tour? Check out our article on the Top Places to Eat in London.
Great Lunch Options:
- 26 Grains | ££ | Neal’s Yard: There’s porridge, and then there’s 26 Grains porridge—creamy, topped with good stuff, and somehow chic. Don’t skip the spicy eggs if you’re leaning savory.
- Dishoom | ££ | Multiple Locations – Bombay comfort food done right, in a setting inspired by old Irani cafés. Their tikka masala is a classic, but it’s the bacon naan roll and creamy black daal that I dream about.
Pinky’s Up for Afternoon Tea:
The Orangery Restaurant | £££ | Kensington Palace: Afternoon tea in a greenhouse once built for Queen Anne? It’s as regal (and slightly ridiculous) as it sounds—in the best possible way.
Not ready to book a tour? Check out our article on Where to Get the Best Afternoon Tea in London.
Pubs & Afternoon Grub:
- Lamb & Flag | ££ | Fleet Street: Although this pub was once nicknamed the “Bucket of Blood” thanks to its bare-knuckle brawls, today it’s much tamer. Head inside for old-school English ales, exposed beams, and a rare dose of preserved London history.
- The Old Bank of England | ££ | Fleet Street: A grand pub built inside a former bank with classic British fare. Historical rumors tie it to the Sweeney Todd legend, but don’t let that ruin your steak and ale pie.
- Windsor Castle | ££ | Westminster: Tucked behind Westminster Cathedral, this classic 1820s pub is all wood paneling, open fires, and pints at a fair price. When I’m craving fish and chips, this is the only place I go.
- Mercato Mayfair | ££ | Mayfair: Only in London would a peaceful church become a loud, delicious mess of global street food—controversial? Sure, but somehow exactly right.
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Cocktails Worth Dressing Up For:
- The Donovan Bar (Brown’s Hotel) | £££ | Mayfair: If you’re after a sultry vibe with a hint of old-school London mischief, this is your sweet spot. Sure, the drinks cost a pretty penny, but they’re poured to perfection in a setting oozing with 1960s cool.
- Connaught Bar (The Connaught Hotel) | £££ | Mayfair: It’s all plush seating, hushed glamour, and slick service at this world’s top cocktail bar. Order a signature martini and watch the bartenders perform liquid magic before your eyes.
More Inspiration For Your Trip to London
London’s been standing for nearly 2,000 years, so don’t expect to see it all in a day. But with our insider guide, you can narrow down what to see, where to eat, which tours to book, and more.
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