Best For Lunch In London

Whether it's taking a break from your desk or idling hours of the afternoon in a cosy pub, lunch should always be an occasion. And fortunately, London has some of the world's best places to eat, meaning that no matter what you want from your midday, this city most probably has it. Check out our list of places to grab lunch in London to make sure you have one heck of a day.

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Last updated on 30th October 2024




Parcel Yard

Brimming with lunch goodies in the form of beefy burgers, sandwiches, salads and a hefty selection of mains, The Parcel Yard is a lunchers delight. Great accessible setting, perfect pit stop in between trains and a grand old range of Fuller's cask ales - this pub brings some delish pub grub to King's Cross at some more than reasonable prices. 

Busaba - Thai Restaurants In London

Busaba first launched in Soho in 1999, but since has expanded all across London, with venues in Covent Garden, Bloomsbury and beyond now too. The restaurant is famed for its fantastic Thai food, which takes two essential ethoses to their menus: Gan Gin Gan Yuu (you are what you eat) and Sookjai, which is based on the Buddhist value of taking life as it comes with a happy heart.

On the menu, you'll find a fantastic lineup of rice bowls, curries, soups, salads and bites from the wok; our favourites have to be the spicy chicken jungle curry (with a side of jasmine rice, of course) and pad Thai. 

And if you fancy a cracking lunch deal? From Monday to Friday until 4pm, you can grab any rice bowl or pad Thai at a discounted rate of £13.50.

The Botanist, Broadgate Circle

Postpone the trials and tribulations of city life and relax in this intimate spot instead; The Botanist, Broadgate Circle is a sophisticated restaurant featuring funky tables, marbled pillars and cosy booth seating. Settle in for a lunch break featuring the finest British and European cuisine, with signature cocktail serves to be enjoyed in the Soda Room lounge downstairs.

Best Iberica Restaurants in London

Whether you've found yourself in Victoria, Farringdon or other locations across London, Iberica restaurants have your back when it comes to lunchtime hunger pangs. Think tasty tapas washed down with wine or sangria, all in the most beautiful surrounds.

Megan's - Various Sites

Whether you're heading to Dulwich, Parsons Green or Balham, Megan's offers you the perfect place for a spot of lunch. Head along the pretty venues to delve into a menu of lip-smacking Mediterranean eats, not to mention bubbles and cocktails aplenty.

Humble Grape - Wine Bars in London

Humble Grape has a variety of tasty dishes to enjoy for lunch in London, from small plates to cheese and charcuterie, to whole meals – all to be feasted on with their 30 different glasses and 400+ bottles of wine.

All Bar One Various Sites

With venues across the city, from Covent Garden to Butler's Wharf and Clapham Junction, All Bar One is a top-notch spot for some lunch. The best bit? There are fabulous offers, including any small plate and a side with a selected drink for just £10.95 per person.

Jalisco Loughborough Junction

Whether you head to Brixton or the Loughborough Junction venue, Jalisco is a lunching destination that's sure to not break the bank. Extra large burritos overflowing with black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and your choice of protein are only a tenner, with tacos, enchiladas and more around the same price. Make it a boozy one with margs for under £9 too.

Karma Sanctum Soho

Whether you're looking for a quick lunch spot or an afternoon tea, Karma Sanctum Soho is a prime restaurant for a Japanese-style meal or mini slides paired with chips. Their express lunch includes two mains and a soft drink for just £15.50.

The Four Thieves

Midweek Meal Deal and 1 other offer

Ultimate belly builders in Battersea, The Four Thieves is a brimming destination for any lunch-style dining that you fancy diving into. Whether you're getting bold over burgers, guzzling in their dedicated gin garden or going at their selection of in-house brewed drinks, The Four Thieves is a pub like no other in the city, and it's simply made for lunch. 

Night Tales Loft

The toastie specialists at Morty & Bob's have teamed up with Night Tales, creating a cafe-cum-bar called NT's in Hackney. The venue serves as a laid back cafe by day, but completely transforms itself after dark, when the DJs, live music and master mixologists behind the bar dial things up a bit. Head down at lunchtime and eat your way through the venue's incredible selection of cheese-heavy toasties. 

The Devonshire

If you're on the hunt for some moreish gastro pub food in London, then make sure to hit up The Devonshire. Book up to three weeks in advance as this popular Soho watering hole has shot to fame thanks to both social media and word of mouth. Created by Oisin Rogers, Charlie Carroll and Ashley Palmer-Watts, a group of well-known publicans and restaurants, it's spread over two floors. Downstairs, you'll find shabby-chic brick walls and a focus on delicious bar snacks, whereas upstairs provides a rusted red dining room complete with crisp, white tablecloths, and serves plates of scallops with bacon and vinegar, plus half a whole lobster and duck fat chips.

GBK South Kensington

GBK South Kensington is a patty powerhouse serving fresh and juicy burgers that'll make your tastebuds dance with joy. The menu is packed with exciting options like the Taxidriver, which features homemade onion rings, cajun relish and dill pickle as well as the Rocket Man, made with hot habanero jam and paprika onions.

Balls Brothers Austin Friars

Looking for a fresh and stylish place to drop in to for lunch time in the city? Balls Brothers Austin Friars offers all that and more, serving up seasonal dishes cooked from scratch just along from Liverpool Street. Menus change daily and food comes prepared in a theatrical open plan kitchen, and there's a superb array of cocktails, wines and beers if you were looking to make it a boozy one.