LONDON
The London shortlist.
The 15 most popular dinner 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“Everything was great! The evening view of the city with the chimes of Big Ben were a wonderful way to cap off our adventure in London. The food was very good and the service was very professional. Music was great. We were able to get up and dance a bit and at one point the…”
3-hour Thames dinner cruise from Westminster with a 3-course meal, sparkling welcome drink, live music, and top London skyline sights.
“It was amazing, beautiful food great staff and amazing views of London you just don't see unless your on a boat”
Hard Rock Cafe Mayfair set-menu lunch or dinner with skip-the-line seating, classic American dishes, and a free soft drink.
“Friendly staff. Great food excellent service with a touch of class.”
Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus lunch or dinner with priority seating, express security, and set menus plus famous music-memorabilia walls.
“I’ve always wanted to go to Hard Rock Cafe because of its environment and this experience didn’t disappoint. The staff were really friendly, really nice environment and more food than I had expected. Good food! I’d recommend this.”
A 1970s-style Faulty Towers themed show in London with a 3-course meal and big audience laughter, at the President Hotel.
“The experience was a lot of fun, venue was perfect, actors great. They did all the memorable skits from the show”
Classic American set-menu lunch or dinner at the original Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane, with priority seating and a Vault visit.
“Great experience. We enjoy everything, the food and the place. We needed to change the time of our reservation and they solved the problem.”
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.
“Excellent experience the hosts where exceptional , Sofian Jackson and I’m sorry forgot the name of the other person but he was Brazilian both made it the perfect evening for us , the food was Delicious and the driver was very professional. Thank you all to make this experience exceptional”
Enjoy a 6-course gourmet dinner on a London bus with panoramic night views, optional wine pairings, and audio stories from major landmarks.
“The service and the food were amazing. Francisco did an outstanding job. Since it was a tour that stated there was an audio guide, that’s what we had expected. There was a website that was offered on a QR code that you had to open on your own device and it was just a map…”
3-hour Thames jazz cruise from Westminster Pier with a 3-course dinner and night skyline views of Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and more.
“Poor signage where to go, food leaves a lot to be desired, staff not too helpful. But, if you go anyway, on the return trip go to the open air upper deck. Great views made up for the poor performance of the above.”
Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus lunch or dinner with priority seating, set menus, and rock memorabilia in London’s West End.
“Easy booking system. Please note the HRC appreciate a printed copy of the ticket! Fab food and drink.”
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.
“The guide was simply fantastic. Zo Zo was professional and knowledgeable all wrapped up in a wonderful sense of fun.”
A 3-hour interactive Thames murder mystery with a 3-course dinner, sail past Tower Bridge and Parliament, and try to crack the case.
“The activity was excellent! I would have preferred the bill could be paid separately! There were five people in my group and each of my party wanted to buy a round of drinks...which we could not do! In the end just one person paid for all the drinks which was not fair!”
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!”
A 5-hour Thames dinner cruise with sparkling wine, 3-course dinner, and a grandstand-style midnight fireworks view near Big Ben.
“The view for the fireworks is behind a bridge and not from the front. The evening was not festive, it's a shame for the price.”
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