Food tours in London
A food tour is the quickest way to eat your way around London. The most comfortable months are April to September, with highs around 69°F (20°C) and about 8 rainy days a month.
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What to eat and drink in London
Expect to taste the local staples. Ones to look for:
- Fish and chips
- Battered fried fish (usually cod or haddock) with thick chips, salt and vinegar.
- Full english
- A cooked breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, toast, mushrooms and tomato.
- Sunday roast
- Roast meat with roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy, served in pubs on Sundays.
- Pie and mash
- Minced beef pie with mashed potato and green parsley liquor, a classic East End meal.
- Afternoon tea
- Tea with finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and small cakes, served mid-afternoon.
- Curry
- Britain's adopted national dish; Brick Lane and Tooting are known for South Asian curry houses.
- Bagel
- Dense ring-shaped bread, boiled then baked, often eaten with cream cheese or salt beef.
How to pick a good food tour
- Skip a big meal beforehand: most tours serve the equivalent of lunch or dinner across six to ten stops.
- Small groups of 12 or fewer get served faster and fit into tiny counters and bars.
- Check what's included. Some tours count drinks as stops, others charge for them on the day.
- Ask about dietary swaps before you book. Many tours can replace meat or gluten dishes if they know ahead.
London month by month
Averages for London, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 47 (8) | 48 (9) | 53 (12) | 59 (15) | 65 (18) | 71 (22) | 75 (24) | 74 (23) | 68 (20) | 60 (16) | 53 (12) | 48 (9) |
| Low °F (°C) | 37 (3) | 37 (3) | 39 (4) | 43 (6) | 48 (9) | 54 (12) | 58 (14) | 57 (14) | 53 (12) | 48 (9) | 42 (5) | 38 (3) |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:20 pm | 5:15 pm | 6:04 pm | 7:56 pm | 8:45 pm | 9:19 pm | 9:12 pm | 8:24 pm | 7:16 pm | 6:08 pm | 4:12 pm | 3:51 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for food tours in London?
April to September. Expect highs around 69°F (20°C) and about 8 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and December.
What food is London known for?
Fish and chips: battered fried fish (usually cod or haddock) with thick chips, salt and vinegar. Full english: a cooked breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, toast, mushrooms and tomato. Sunday roast: roast meat with roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy, served in pubs on Sundays.
Where can I book food tours in London?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
