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The 11 Dining Experiences in London That Earn Their Price

11 tours  ·  from $39 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 dining experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

London: River Thames Dinner Cruise - Dinner with a view, not a restaurant tasting menu
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London: River Thames Dinner Cruise

1.River Thames Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,159 reviews · 3 hours · from $94Our pick

Review of London’s 3-hour Thames dinner cruise, with sparkling wine, a British meal, live music, dancing, and illuminated landmarks.

“It was a great activity! The boat was very nice, the staff was extremely friendly, and the atmosphere was amazing. I’ve taken similar dining cruises in other cities, and was amazed how far up the Thames this boat went!! It was exciting! We loved it”

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London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River - Westminster, Big Ben, and the London Eye
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London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River

2.London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,772 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Review of London’s Thames dinner cruise, with landmark views, a three-course meal, live music, dancing, costs, seating, and practical tips.

“Please save your money and do not book this. Practically every aspect of this experience was not enjoyable — bad food, cramped tables shared with strangers, bright lights ruining the ambiance and making it difficult to see outside, bad music (the singer was good but the song choices were awful), and poor waitstaff. In particular, one waiter spilled an entire tray of drinks on my wife early into the night, breaking glasses and cutting her hand. He then stood by while his co-worker cleaned up the mess and bandaged my wife’s finger. The manager didn’t even come to our table to apologize on the staff’s behalf. We were offered a…”

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London: Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner - What priority seating really gives you
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London: Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

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

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

Review the Hard Rock Cafe London set menu, with rock memorabilia, priority seating, American classics, dessert, and practical booking tips.

“I was able to walk right in and take a seat straight away. They gave me a seat at the bar, and the staff tended to me straight away. I felt like I had my own personal crew working at my disposal, who sometimes served other people when I wasn’t being tended to. Well worth the price, and well worth the time.”

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Picadilly Circus: Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner - Getting Seated at Piccadilly Circus
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Picadilly Circus: Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner

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

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

Enjoy a two or three-course meal at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, with priority seating, music memorabilia, and classic burgers.

“The environment was perfect, especially the staff are quite professional,kind and friendly. They make you feel like you are in the best place in town. It is my first time in Picadilly Circus but not the last. I have been in lots of Hard Rock’s but this experience was something else✌🏻”

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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience in London - Why the comedy gets the strongest praise
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience in London

5.Faulty Towers The Dining Experience in London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 985 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $102

Review of Faulty Towers The Dining Experience in London, with a 1970s meal, sharp comedy, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Hilarious from start to finish! The characters were fantastic and the meal itself was very tasty. We would like to go to this event again, it was that good!”

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Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner - How the two-hour meal works
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Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

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

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

Review the Hard Rock Cafe London set menu, memorabilia, Vault, priority seating, food quality, value, and booking tips before you go.

“Lucky that it was not busy since the Hard Rock Cafe did not have our booking - even though we had booked it through this site for the correct date and time. However, very enjoyable experience at the Hard Rock Cafe!”

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London: 6-Course Gourmet Dinner on a Luxury Coach - London landmarks from the upper deck
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London: 6-Course Gourmet Dinner on a Luxury Coach

7.6-Course Gourmet Dinner on a Luxury Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 277 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $130

Review the Bustronome London dining tour, with a six-course meal, landmark views, wine pairing, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Brilliant! The food was amazing, the guides Phellipe and Marissa were so hospitable and polite and caring! They couldn’t have done more. The tour had been recommended and certainly did not disappoint!”

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London Luxury Dinner Experience with Panoramic City Views - Tower Bridge and the Tower of London after dark
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London Luxury Dinner Experience with Panoramic City Views

8.London Luxury Dinner Experience with Panoramic City Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $166

Dine on a six-course meal aboard a glass-roofed bus while London landmarks, bridges, and riverside sights glow after dark.

“The service and the food were amazing. Francisco did an outstanding job. Since it was a tour that stated there was an audio guide, that’s what we had expected. There was a website that was offered on a QR code that you had to open on your own device and it was just a map with dots of locations we would pass. So basically you eat a nice meal on a vehicle with a window top while driving around. No details and no audio tour. You could eat more comfortable in a nice restaurant. It also said there was air conditioned and it didn’t feel like it was on.”

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Dinner and Jazz Cruise on the River Thames - A three-hour route through central London
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Dinner and Jazz Cruise on the River Thames

9.Dinner and Jazz Cruise on the River Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 140 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $137

Review of London’s 3-hour dinner and jazz cruise, with Thames views, a three-course meal, live music, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Poor signage where to go, food leaves a lot to be desired, staff not too helpful. But, if you go anyway, on the return trip go to the open air upper deck. Great views made up for the poor performance of the above.”

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Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner - What happens from arrival to dessert
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Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

Walking Tour and Tasting at Indian Restaurant in London - Leadenhall Market and the old City
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Walking Tour and Tasting at Indian Restaurant in London

11.Walking Tour and Tasting at Indian Restaurant in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $81Top rated

Explore London from Borough Market to Brick Lane, with historic sights, East End stories, and a three-dish Indian tasting.

“It was fun. The markets are amazing, I wish we would have had a little more time to see them. There's so much ground to cover that it feels a little rushed. Our guide Carey was very knowledgeable.”

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