Food in London
Eating Out in London!
Food in London is more or less the same as in many other large cities. It can often be quite expensive but if you know where to eat, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how cheap
eating out in London can be.
There are so many cafes and bars such as Pret a Manger, All Bar One and
the Slug and Lettuce which are generally laid back and enjoyable places to go.
Some of the most traditional food in England is available in pubs and it's not so expensive as food in restaurants.
Traditional food of London such as sausage and mash, shepherds pie and the great British
Sunday Roast can cost anything from £4.99 upwards.
The Roundhouse pub in Garrick Street, Covent Garden is just one of many offering food in London such as bangers (sausages) and mash (£5.99), various pies and other tasty dishes.
These pubs are not to be confused with the Michelin style pubs which charge anything from £25 upwards.
Food in London - Breakfast
The classic English breakfast is still going strong and eaten mainly at the week-end (Saturday and Sunday) as it takes so long to prepare. For busy Londoners rushing to work a bowl of porridge or other cereals, toast and jam washed down with coffee or tea suffices until the mid-morning coffee break.
A typical English breakfast consists of bacon and eggs, sausages, black pudding, fried or grilled tomatoes accompanied by lots of hot buttered toast which is later covered with marmalade or jam. All of this is washed down with lots of steaming hot coffee or tea.
Although many people do enjoy a lighter breakfast of yogurt, fruit, croissants and coffee, many still prefer the full English breakfast.
Afternoon Tea in London
Duration : Approx. 4 hours - £42.00
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Traditional afternoon tea at The Grosvenor Hotel (Victoria) - more info »
Londoners have begun to enjoy drinking coffee (that is - if you like it milky and frothy!) but they still love their cup of tea.
Tea is still a firm favorite and traditional afternoon tea is enjoyed by those who have the time to do it. Favorite places forafternoon tea are the Palm Court restaurant at The Ritz and Fortnum and Mason (both in Piccadilly) where you can enjoy the traditional sandwiches with a variety of delicious cakes.
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Afternoon tea at The Ritz
£90 for two people
Includes VAT & service
Traditional English Food - Fish & Chips, Roast Beef, Bangers and Mash...
London food can be very traditional and includes popular dishes such as fish and chips which, if bought from a fish and chip shop, can be inexpensive and enjoyable.
Fish and chips really do taste good when bought wrapped in paper (with lots of salt and vinegar added before they're wrapped!). Enjoy eating them in the park or in one of London's many gardens or squares and they're even better when it's cold outside as this is the quickest way to warm up.
If you're looking for something a bit more upmarket try SeaShell in Lisson Grove close to Baker Street as they sell the freshest and most delicious fish and chips.
Traditional English food such as toad in the hole (sausages in batter) and bangers (sausages) and mash, crown roast lamb, game, and the classic roast beef or lamb and Yorkshire pudding are still very popular for Sunday lunch. Jellied eels is a traditional London food served in many London restaurants and pie and mash shops.
Pies and Puddings - Steak and Kidney Pudding - Shepherds Pie - Treacle Pudding...
There are many easy English recipes to make pies and puddings (sweet or savoury) and nothing so comforting as treacle pudding, spotted dick, trifle and apple crumble covered with cream or custard. Many are surprised to find that mince pies (often eaten at Christmas) don't contain meat but a mixture of sultanas, raisins and spices.
Another tasty dish which many enjoy are pancakes (similar to French crepes) which are often eaten on Pancake Day and throughout the year.
The traditional pork pie, shepherds pie, steak and kidney pie can be found in restaurants, pubs and pie and mash shops all over London.
Today, the food in London is one of the best in Europe with gastropubs and trendy restaurants laden with delicious food from not only England but all over the world.
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