A Food Lover’s Guide to London: Best Markets, Cafés, and Restaurants

Famed for its royal heritage and majestic landmarks, London offers you a brilliant gastronomic experience that is something beyond usual. With a perfect amalgamation of contemporary art and distinguished cultures, the culinary landscape of London is as diverse as its population. Crammed with food markets, cafes, and restaurants, here’s an array of distinct flavors, aromas, and cuisine specialties for you to savor. Once you hop on a culinary excursion in London, you will realize there is no dearth of places where you can gorge on some of the best cuisines.Just read through this well-curated blog, and let us take you on one of the best London food tours to help you have delightful experience. 

Best Street Food Markets in London

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Southbank Centre Food Market

 

Looking for an extravagant street food location in London? You can’t find a better place than the Southbank Centre Food Market offering a riverside dining experience. Situated by the Thames along the Southbank Centre, this hidden gem serves you everything from luscious desserts to succulent BBQ dishes, including Greek souvlaki, bruschetta, and shrimp burgers. With such an exhaustive list of palatable dishes, you will spend your entire day tasting delicacies. Featuring dishes from the world's prominent cities, this market with its vibrant setting and diverse flavors is one of the best markets to explore for dining during weekends.

Timings: 11 AM to 9 PM

Best Dishes: Vegan Falafel, Poutine, Tacos

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Borough Market

 

Borough Market is a must-visit for food connoisseurs, selling artisanal products, fresh produce, and mouth-watering street food, This thousand year old market, located near London Bridge, first opened in 1014, The market offers you a sensory feast with some stunning views. Visit there empty stomach, as it serves various flavourful dishes from across the world giving you so many choices that you would be spoilt for choice. Originally called Southwark, this place offering an eclectic mix of fresh produce and gourmet delights is one of the best places to visit in London for the food aficionados. 

Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM

Best Dishes: Pad Thai, Bratwurst, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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Camden Market

 

Legends believe if you want to explore a place, then go for a food tour. There can’t be a better way to explore the culture of a place than going on a culinary excursion. And that’s the reason when in London, you must visit its popular Camden Market. Nestled in the heart of Camden town, this world-renowned street food market offers you international dishes with unique flavors. Known for its eclectic culture with an artistic backdrop of Camden, here your culinary excursion will be onan adventure.

Timings: 10 AM to 6 PM

Best Dishes: Pork Belly Buns, Vegan Tacos, Salt Beef Bagel 

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Maltby Street Market

This is another great street food market to explore during weekends. Snuggled in Bermondsey, the charming Maltby Street Market offers you a relaxed culinary excursion away from the bustling spots. The market houses renowned eateries and food startups. Here you can soothe your hunger cravings with sub sandwiches, waffle-meets-donut, beefsteaks, and more. With local ingredients and artisanal flavors, this weekend market serving high-quality food is an ideal place to explore on your food tour in London.

Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM

Best Dishes: Smoked Brisket, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Charcuterie

Best Cafes & Restaurants in London

Here is a well-curated list of some of the best cafes and restaurants in London that you must explore.

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Famed for its interiors, eclectic setting, and flagship cuisines – traditionally prepared while blending European and British flavors, Duck and Waffle stands out as one of the best restaurants in London. Nestled on the40th floor, this restaurant offers you an enhancing bird’s eye view of the entire city, thus leaving you with a feeling of floating on the cloud. On your visit here, gorge on their array of mouth-watering cuisines, and pamper your taste buds like never before. 

Timings: 24×7

Best Dishes: Caramelized Banana Waffle, Crispy Pig Ear 

Pavilion Cafe

Located on the edge of a lake, Pavilion Cafe is cut above the rest. As you hop on a culinary excursion, stopping by this cafe is, probably, one of the best things to do in London. Offering delightful menu of breakfast and brunch items, here is your chance to savor Sir-Lankan-inspired dishes while savoring the lake views. Choose from a range of dishes written up on their blackboard walls, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes along with mouth-watering cakes and puddings that leave you craving for more.

Timings: 7 AM to 5 PM

Best Dishes: Cinnamon Rolls, Egg Florentine, Bacon Sandwiches 

Hawksmoor

 

A popular British steakhouse and seafood restaurant nestled at Seven Dials Market in proximity to Covent Garden, Hawksmoor is a food paradise, and visiting here is one of the best things to do in London. If you are crazy about juicy and buttery oven-grilled steaks, then look no further. Just gorge on their Rib Eye Steak – proportionately cut and seasoned with special herbs in white butter. They offer an array of fulfilling multi-cuisines that may outwit your appetite in no time. What’s more? Their ambiance, featuring a cozy seating area and retro interiors makes the whole experience worth the time and money.

Timings: 11:45 AM to 10:30 PM

Best Dishes: Rib Eye Steak, Bone Marrow Gravy, Sticky Toffee Pudding

The Dusty Knuckle Harringay

 

Nestled amid the busy heart of Harringay, The Dusty Knuckle Harringay Cafe is a beautiful well-lit space that deserves all the hype in this world. Though you can gorge on their rotational sandwich menu anytime, their Chilli and Cheese Focaccia and Fiery Egg will make you smack your lips, for sure! And, if you have a craving for something sweet, then their delectable menu comprising cakes, pastries, croissants, and cookies is meant to die for. With soothing vibes and warm staff members, here you are going to have a gala time while enjoying some of the best dishes.

Timings: 8 AM to 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 11 PM

Best Dishes: Chilli and Cheese Focaccia, Chicken Sandwich, Blanco Mushroom Pizza

Conclusion

Are you planning to embark on a culinary adventure in London? Then, book one of the best London food tourswith Trips & More More sans any delay. From exotic flavors to traditional British classics, London’s food scene is a true reflection of its diversity. Whether you love savoring street food or you prefer a fine dining experience, there is something for every kind of foodie.Just keep the aforementioned cafes, restaurants, and street food markets in consideration on your trip to London, and voila, you are set to have a mesmerizing experience in the city.Plan your next food excursion with the help of this guide t and let your taste buds hop on an unforgettable journey to be cherish forever.

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