London remains a timeless city with an age-old history spanning over two millennia. It is no wonder scores of visitors walk through this city each day to be enchanted by that charm. And what better way to enjoy London than seeing the historic attractions and novel experiences as you relish the culinary delights?
This breakfast is not only loved by all British families but its warm aroma-filled goodness on a plate is also relished by visitors to the capital such as those using luxury hotels in London. A great way to enjoy this hefty breakfast is after a late night out or if you intend to spend the morning doing a lot of walking and sightseeing.
Treat your eyes and nostrils before you tuck into sausages, baked beans, fried egg, tomato, bacon and the complete outfit of toast, butter, Jam, and of course black pudding (blood sausage) plus tea/coffee. Terry’s Café has been serving locals and visitors since 1982 and the current owner is the son of Terry who founded this rough diamond shining bright at present.
Enjoy the filling and heartwarming meal to fuel up for the day in the typical British ambience of Black and White Photos of locals in Victorian Attire, ancient radio and the majestic Union Jack in attendance.
You can easily cover a few landmarks Tower Bridge, Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, The Shard and Millenium Bridge as you commence the day’s explorations.
No visit to London will be fulfilling unless you try their favourite staple, Fish and Chips. A great filler in between your daily excursions to the city. Head towards Poppies in Camden to get a hearty portion of this snack at their trendy setting.
Tuck into the perfectly battered flavour oozing fish and crispy chips making you almost addicted to both. Most places serve well-done mushy peas along with the famous duo. This is reasonably priced and two people can share one portion unless both are ravenous.
Once replete you can also visit the cosmopolitan Camden Market which holds a great attraction for visitors and is frequented by guests from hotels like Pan Pacific London. Check for handicraft items, clothing, knick-knacks, and even fast food at this interesting market.
Being in a city full of a multicultural population, the cuisine in London is as vibrant. You can enjoy a vibrant multicultural cuisine along with traditional English food by just being in the heart of London.
For authentic Indian dishes in London, several areas have restaurants, however, East London is brimming with an array of places for Indian Food. Hence heading to Brick Lane in East London is a good idea. This famous street is also called London’s Curry Mile with several restaurants offering Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi cuisine being on the street.
Plenty of popular Indian dishes like chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken, fluffy naan bread, chappatis, dosas and vadas can be enjoyed here with bursts of spice and flavour. These are well enjoyed especially during chilly days in London.
Victoria Park, Whitechapel Gallery, and Columbia Road Flower Market are attractions in the East London area that can be covered along with the foodie visit to East London.
Plan your visits to the Iconic London Eye and Madame Tussauds Museum so that you can taste the goodness of the London burgers at Honest Burgers in Southbank.
Serving quality burgers for the last ten years they use locally sourced products in all their burgers which include not only meat burgers but vegan burgers too.
Try this out-of-the-ordinary afternoon tea experience in the city of London. You can enjoy a typical English Afternoon tea service laced with French flavours as you glide past a series of significant landmarks such as Big Ben, St James Park, The Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park, Westminster Abbey, Marble Arch, Downing Street, and other sites on the Classic Afternoon Tea Bus. This tea service is coupled with a London Sightseeing Tour by Brigit’s Bakery and this Classic Service has been serving visitors since 1960.
Board the vintage Routemaster double-decker buses (At Victoria Coach Station) that operate at fixed hours through Central London weaving their way through the traffic letting you catch a glimpse of each significant location. It is a case of nibbling on the sweet and savoury flavours in the finger sandwiches such as smoked salmon and cream cheese, dainty and yummy cakes, tiny pastries, buttery scones etc. The mouthwatering goodness of the tiny delights is well savoured along with sips of freshly brewed tea.
The tour terminates at Victoria Station, and you get to enjoy an insightful afternoon of enjoying a cup of tea as the British do. A memorable sightseeing tour in London.
If you are planning to visit Windsor Castle and other attractions in the area such as The Queens Walk, Thames Boat Rides etc. take time to enjoy a Gin & Tonic at The Swan. This is in Clewer Village close to Windsor Castle, which is an ideal place to relax and recharge after the extensive walk around Windsor Castle.
Serving a range of drinks, including wine, as well as having a wide menu of dishes, the little pub has a friendly vibe and attentive staff. They also serve vegan food apart from the usual pub meals.
Greenwich is an outstanding area of East London and is endowed with a long history with links to British Royalty. Located within central Greenwich, Maritime Greenwich encompasses a series of buildings showcasing its maritime significance, unique architecture and landscape making this a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is an area often explored by visitors.
Combine your visit to Greenwich with a Greenwich Food Tour of 3 hours. The friendly local guide with good know-how of the area will take you to charming cafes and restaurants off the usual culinary route, however, ones carefully chosen for the valued clients including not only English food but international fare as well. You will thoroughly enjoy the fun-filled foodie tour well spiced with the illuminating stories about maritime Greenwich, and its rich history and features of architecture. The tour is done from 1.30 pm till about 5.00 pm daily.
Just as much as you are fascinated with history your taste buds will be happily humming with the gastronomy experienced.
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