LONDON
The London shortlist.
The 15 most popular dining experiences in London. What each one includes, how long it takes, what it costs, and who you book through.
London Thames dinner cruise with sparkling wine, live singer, optional dancing, and a 3-course British menu on a 3-hour night sail.
Most Popular“Excellent service and great value for money. We really enjoyed it”
3-hour Thames dinner cruise from Westminster with a 3-course meal, sparkling welcome drink, live music, and top London skyline sights.
“The cruise is very nice and the service was great! The food is just okay, but the overall trip was enjoyable. I recommend this dinner cruise while visiting London.”
Hard Rock Cafe Mayfair set-menu lunch or dinner with skip-the-line seating, classic American dishes, and a free soft drink.
“From start to finish the experience was amazing. Outstanding staff followed by perfect food”
Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus lunch or dinner with priority seating, express security, and set menus plus famous music-memorabilia walls.
“Lovely venue but no record of our booking on arrival! Also the ‘Gold’ option purchased gave 5 options for a main and no option on a dessert which was disappointing considering the general menu was vast.”
A 1970s-style Faulty Towers themed show in London with a 3-course meal and big audience laughter, at the President Hotel.
“Excellent interactive quick wit would highly recommend had a great afternoon plenty of laughter 😂 it’s a must.”
Classic American set-menu lunch or dinner at the original Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane, with priority seating and a Vault visit.
“Absolutely amazing experience. Well worth the money. Food was amazing and our waiter was the best we have ever had. He was so lovely and constantly checking we were ok and refilling our drinks.”
Enjoy a 6-course gourmet dinner on a luxury coach while cruising past London’s top sights, with optional wine pairing and onboard Wi‑Fi.
“Nice music, and great staff. The toilets need much improvement.”
Enjoy a 6-course gourmet dinner on a London bus with panoramic night views, optional wine pairings, and audio stories from major landmarks.
“Ryan and Jackson were awesome! If the window fogged over, they were there to help clear it. They cared about the temperature of the food and the presentation. The food was great considering you are on a moving kitchen. Expected less to be honest because I can't imagine how difficult it is to prepare food…”
3-hour Thames jazz cruise from Westminster Pier with a 3-course dinner and night skyline views of Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and more.
“Great food, music and views! The staff was very accommodating when it came to seating and vegetarian options. We enjoyed the cruise.”
Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus lunch or dinner with priority seating, set menus, and rock memorabilia in London’s West End.
“We were seated immediately at 12.. our server was great! Food was the best of all the Hard rocks I have been too”
East End market walk with Shakespeare’s Globe and Tate Modern views, plus a sit-down 3-dish Indian tasting on Brick Lane.
“It was fun. The markets are amazing, I wish we would have had a little more time to see them. There's so much ground to cover that it feels a little rushed. Our guide Carey was very knowledgeable.”
A 3-hour Thames dinner cruise with an award-winning Elvis tribute by Matt King, two show sets, views of Tower Bridge, and dancing.
“Elvis made the evening, had us singing along and kept us entertained. The views along the Thames was beautiful and the dinner was better than you would have expected. Would have liked to be offered a tea or coffee to complete the dinner and to not be rushed off the boat as we had planned…”
6-hour London Christmas Eve tour with coach sights, Covent Garden dinner with Prosecco, and Midnight Mass at St Martin-in-the-Fields.
“La visite de la ville en autocar dure trop longtemps. On passe plusieurs fois par les mêmes lieux. Le restaurant est un bel établissement, mais l'organisation est un désastre. La messe est un moment magique, avec une belle chorale et se déroule dans les temps. La prise en charge pour le retour à notre hôtel…”
A 3-hour interactive Thames murder mystery with a 3-course dinner, sail past Tower Bridge and Parliament, and try to crack the case.
“Loved the cruise”
4-hour London Thames Christmas dinner cruise from Tower Pier: skyline views, 3-course festive meal, wine, and DJ dancing.
“We all had a really fun time, thank you. The arrival time became a little confusing between the operator and the booking company. The staff were lovely, but some of the food arrived cold. The DJ and the music were loads of fun. And obviously the sights were amazing!”
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