The 15 Best Lunch Experiences in London

1.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,402 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123Our pick

Leave central London early for Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock, and Bath. Enjoy a one-course lunch in a 14th-century pub, guided walks, and coach travel. Optional upgrades cover Windsor Castle and Stonehenge entry. Guides such as Eugene, Rowan, and Nicholas are known for lively commentary.

“The tour was great with Nicholas our guide who had lots to talk about to keep us entertained whether about the place we were visiting or just about anything. Florin who also captained the bus made the journey very relaxing for the long hours of travel. It was a very good way to visit the sites in just a short time and I enjoyed all the places.”

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2.Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,702 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $429

Travel from St Pancras to Paris by Eurostar, then see the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Louvre, and Eiffel Tower by coach, boat, and on foot. Add a three-course lunch with wine at the Eiffel Tower, guided by staff such as Anna, David, or Susan.

“Our guide seemed very uninterested. We felt very rushed and he would not communicate very well on meeting points when we were to depart. Overall experience felt very rushed, I would not recommend at all.”

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3.London River Thames Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,817 reviews · from $55

Set off from Tower Pier for a 105-minute Thames cruise with a two-course chicken lunch, lemon meringue tart, tea, and coffee. Panoramic windows frame Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Parliament, and the Shard. Smart casual dress is required, and the cruise returns to Tower Pier.

“It was awesome! Great views of the city and the meal was fantastic!”

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4.Full-day Cotswolds Tour with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,622 reviews · 11 hours · from $106

Spend 11 hours exploring three Cotswold villages by air-conditioned coach. Walk Burford, photograph Bibury, and tour Stow-on-the-Wold with an English-speaking guide such as Rowan, James, or Tom. Add a two-course lunch at the Swan Hotel, or use your free time to eat independently.

“Transport was excellent, every town was adorable, really a great way to see a bunch of places and plan out a longer term visit to somewhere amazing! Tea in stow on the wold was a true delight”

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5.Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Optional Village Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,478 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Leave central London by air-conditioned coach for Burford, Bibury, Arlington Row, and Stow-on-the-Wold. Guides such as Nicholas, Rowen, Zozo, Ava, and Tom bring the route to life, while the optional two-course lunch at the Swan Hotel adds a classic Cotswolds pub stop.

“Great tour guide. Cheeky but stayed within the lines. Stopped at three stops. The lunch possibility is ok but no value. The problem is time. Lunch either with the group of by yourself takes real time out of the short visit. Additionally, a map of each town would do wonders for people afraid of missing the bus.”

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6.Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,271 reviews · 1 day · from $39Best value

Book priority seating at Hard Rock Cafe London on Old Park Lane in Mayfair, then choose a two-course Acoustic Menu or three-course Electric Menu. Expect American classics, a soft drink, coffee, or tea, and walls filled with rock memorabilia. Your group must order from the same menu.

“We got a table in a minute and really enjoyed the food and music. Rui (our server) was fantastic. Really recommend using skip the line if you plan on having dinner after 17.30!! We were early, so maybe we didn't need the skip the line ticket, but when we left there were a bunch of people waiting to be seated!”

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7.Lunch River Cruise on the Thames with 2-Course Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 994 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Cruise west from Tower Pier toward Westminster while you enjoy a two-course lunch, panoramic windows, and commentary. You’ll pass the Tower of London, The Shard, Shakespeare’s Globe, the London Eye, and Big Ben before returning to the pier. Seating is assigned, drinks cost extra, and vegetarian meals require advance notice.

“Fantastic service fantastic views from the river For the short period of time spent on the boat so much information was passed on to us”

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8.Picadilly Circus: Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 987 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Book a two or three-course meal at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, the brand’s flagship London venue. Choose burgers, salmon, chicken, salad, or plant-based dishes, then enjoy a dessert and soft drink, coffee, or tea among authentic music memorabilia.

“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 & looked after us well. It was extremely busy being half term holidays but he was always there if needed. When the desserts were delivered there was an extra Ice cream sundae for Tommy with a candle in it. He was sung Happy Birthday to by several staff who had gathered round As an extra…”

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9.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Bath, Lacock & Pub Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 685 reviews · from $127

Spend a full day visiting Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Lacock, and Bath from London. You’ll ride an air-conditioned coach, hear stories from an English-speaking guide such as Steve or Eugene, eat fish and chips in a traditional pub, and return late.

“Excellent. The guide had extensive knowledge of the places and their history. Very nice guy that made our tour pleasurable. I recommend 100 percent this tour. Worth the money.”

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10.Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 394 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Enjoy a two or three-course American-style meal at the original 1971 Hard Rock Cafe on Old Park Lane. Your mobile voucher includes priority seating and a soft drink, while the nearby Vault and souvenir shop add a worthwhile rock memorabilia stop.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Well worth the money. Food was amazing and our waiter was the best we have ever had. He was so lovely and constantly checking we were ok and refilling our drinks.”

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11.London Vintage Bus Tour Including River Thames Cruise with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 286 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Start at Victoria Coach Station for a four-hour London overview by 1960s red double-decker bus and Thames boat. Hear stories from guides such as John, Alan, Lisa, and Magnus, stop for photos at Buckingham Palace and the Tower, then add pub fish and chips if selected.

“Very minimal commentary. Sometimes hard to hear/understand. Would have appreciated Vox boxes. Terrible traffic so sat for long periods of time. Somewhat unprofessional.”

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12.Christmas Party Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $101

Join City Cruises at Westminster Pier for a three-hour Christmas lunch cruise toward Canary Wharf and back. Enjoy sparkling wine, a three-course turkey dinner, live festive music, dancing, and views of the London Eye, The Shard, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. Smart-casual dress is required.

“The entire Experience was GREAT! The food, atmosphere, dancing…. we LOVED it from start to finish”

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13.Full-Day English Wine Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $202Top rated

Leave central London at 9 AM for three English vineyards, guided tastings, countryside views, and a seasonal pub lunch with wine. Your English-speaking guide, often Justin, explains the rising English wine scene as you travel in a comfortable minibus. Adults only.

“Amazing day out. The guides were very knowledgeable. The vineyards are amazing and the wine is delicious. You get such a good day out for your money. 100% recommend”

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14.Tour of London and Christmas Day Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $307

Spend Christmas Day touring Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, and other London sights by luxury coach, guided in English. Then board a Thames river liner at Westminster Pier for lunch, sparkling wine, and city views. Tables seat 10, and you must choose your menu in advance.

“Buen paseo con un guía sin tanto conocimiento histórico, al terminar el paso en autobús solo nos dejaron junto al Embarcadero y nosotros tuvimos que indagar entre toda la gente donde sería nuestro paseo por el río, luego me indicaron que no sería partícipe por que esa empresa no trabajaba ese día y tuve que aclarar el problema ya que no hay nadie que ayude. Ya al revisar sus listas las personas en el embarcadero encontramos mi nombre y pude acceder al paseo.”

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15.Luxury Private Tour in London with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 5 hours

Spend five hours with a private guide exploring London’s major sights, from Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Guides Ivan and Ollie, also known as Ola, lead tours in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, with lunch, four venue entries, and a cafe stop included.

“Excellent tour. Ollie aka Ola is the nicest person and has proper knowledge of London history. I really enjoyed that time.”

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