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“Very nice crew. The cruise was fun and the live music was entertaining. However the food could be better. And there could be a bit more food. Overall still a very nice experience.”
3-hour Thames dinner cruise from Westminster with a 3-course meal, sparkling welcome drink, live music, and top London skyline sights.
“Great way to see the sights at night. Dinner and entertainment was nice. Had lots of fun, definitely recommend if it’s your first visit to London.”
Hard Rock Cafe Mayfair set-menu lunch or dinner with skip-the-line seating, classic American dishes, and a free soft drink.
“it's a little awkward jumping the queue, think they should have a separate part for fast past but the service and food is outstanding”
Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus lunch or dinner with priority seating, express security, and set menus plus famous music-memorabilia walls.
“This was a surprise treat for Tommy our 11 year old music loving grandson. We booked the Gold meal deal & it was great value for money. We found the meals too big for us but the grandsons ate most of theirs. what we did have was very nice. Our server Ivan was very good…”
A 1970s-style Faulty Towers themed show in London with a 3-course meal and big audience laughter, at the President Hotel.
“Had a ball, took my son who is 30, he loved it laughing the whole time and have not seen it on TV food ok, but great night out”
Classic American set-menu lunch or dinner at the original Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane, with priority seating and a Vault visit.
“Location easy to find nice friendly waiters and staff from cafe the shop and reception, also loved the theme of the restaurant”
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.
“A luxury dining experience on wheels. The food was fantastic and the evening views were lovely. If going at night, the lights inside the bus may reflect off the windows making it hard to see outside.”
Enjoy a 6-course gourmet dinner on a London bus with panoramic night views, optional wine pairings, and audio stories from major landmarks.
“This was definitely an over promise, under deliver type of experience for me. Here are the top 5 reasons you should not do it 1) the “tour” part is an audio recording that does not audibly tell you when you are close to something. You have to watch your phone for the blue dot (if…”
3-hour Thames jazz cruise from Westminster Pier with a 3-course dinner and night skyline views of Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and more.
“The staff and band were great, however, the food was appalling I have complained, but have had no response”
Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus lunch or dinner with priority seating, set menus, and rock memorabilia in London’s West End.
“Loved the atmosphere, great vibe! Family occasion , nanny, mum & daughter experiencing Hard Rock Cafe for the 1st time!”
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.
“Very very poor performance,....not understandable and bad acting. Rush rush through a bad diner wirh raw vegetables... Everything was overprized you better spend the money on other activities....”
4-hour London Thames Christmas dinner cruise from Tower Pier: skyline views, 3-course festive meal, wine, and DJ dancing.
“Dansen en DJ was geweldig. Kwaliteit eten was goed.”
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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