Where to Eat in London
The food revolution you didn't see coming
Forget what you heard. London eats. The curry mile. Sunday roasts in cozy pubs. Borough Market overload. Immigrant communities brought their A-game and Michelin-trained chefs opened neighborhood spots. British food had its glow-up.
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Soho
Vibe: Central, chaotic, diverse
Best for: Chinatown, pre-theater, drinking
Shoreditch
Vibe: Hip, evolving, weekend warriors
Best for: Brunch, coffee, street food
Borough/Southwark
Vibe: Market-focused, touristy, still good
Best for: Borough Market, riverside dining
Brixton
Vibe: Caribbean roots, gentrifying, vibrant
Best for: Jerk chicken, market food, nightlife
Brick Lane
Vibe: Curry houses, bagels, street art
Best for: Indian food (research first), salt beef bagels
What to Eat
Sunday Roast
The British ritual. Meat, potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, gravy. Find a proper pub.
Must try: Roast beef with all the trimmings at a pub with a fireplace
Curry
Britain's national dish, technically. From BYO spots to high-end Indian.
Must try: Chicken tikka masala or a proper thali
Full English
Eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, toast, mushrooms, tomatoes. The hangover cure.
Must try: At a proper greasy spoon, not a hotel
Markets
Borough, Broadway, Maltby Street. Grazing is a sport here.
Must try: Scotch egg or toastie at Borough Market
Local Tips
- →Sunday roast requires booking, especially at popular pubs
- →Borough Market is best weekday mornings — weekends are a zoo
- →Tipping is 10-12.5%, often included as "service charge"
- →Pubs stop serving food around 9-10pm. Eat early.
- →Brick Lane curry houses vary wildly in quality. Research or ask locals.
When to Eat
Breakfast
8-10am
Full English at a caff, or pastry from a bakery
Lunch
12-2pm
Markets or grab a meal deal (no shame)
Dinner
7-9pm
Book ahead for anything popular
Sunday
12-4pm
The roast. This is the day.
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