Restaurants With A Student Discount In London

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By Kiera Chapman Editor Expert in food and drink, with over 5 years in editorial, including bylines in Marie Claire. Last updated on 27th April 2026

Living in London is expensive as heck, so when you're a student you're always on the lookout for a discount or two. It's not just clothes shops and club nights that offer a hearty chunk off the price for students. Oh no, there's heaps of restaurants in London with a student discount to check out, from beers and burgers to ping pong and cocktails. Whip out your NUS card, show off your UNiDAYS profile and wear your student ID with pride, because these places are giving you delicious food and drink on a uni-friendly budget.




Munich Cricket Club Canary Wharf

Quiz Night! and 7 other offers

If you're keen to bag a bargain lunch or dinner, then head on over to Munich Cricket Club in Canary Wharf, or one of its locations in Tower Hill and Victoria. Show your student ID to receive 20% off from Monday to Sunday and wolf down traditional Bavarian nosh for less. This buzzing venue has a menu featuring an extensive selection, from curried wurst with chips to tasty schnitzel. 

Belushi's Bars in London

Head over to your nearest Belushi's where they're offering a neat student discount whatever level of the higher education system you're at. Join them money off plates of classic American-inspired comfort eats and cheap cocktails.

Byron – South Kensington

Byron is making your student life just that little bit easier with a juicy 25% off food all day, every day, at its South Kensington, Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road and Westfield Shepherd's Bush locations. You'll just need to sign up for their Byron Club, book your table through DesignMyNight, then show your welcome email and student ID to your server.

That means you can bag all of their mouthwatering dishes, from The Smokey (made with a beef patty, maple bacon, smoked cheddar, smoky chilli BBQ sauce, pickles, lettuce and crispy onions) to dirty tator tots loaded with pulled beef, cheese sauce and beef dripping mayo, at a discounted price. There are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options too.

The Understudy

15% student discount, all day every day and 1 other offer

Calling all students. The Understudy on South Bank offers amazing student discounts (15% off all day, every day) alongside mouthwatering food from some of London's finest street food traders.

Enjoy juicy Meltdown Cheeseburgers, comforting Sen Noods ramen, or delicious Sireli wraps - all for just £15 with a drink during their weekday meal deals. Perfect for refuelling after lectures or relaxing with friends, this spot serves craft beer and cocktails in a laid-back riverside setting. 

Gourmet Burger Club

25% off every 4th Order and 3 other offers

If you're looking to stretch your budget without sacrificing a decent meal, Gourmet Burger Club is a solid shout thanks to its 20% student discount. Right on the Strand near Covent Garden, it's an easy pre-theatre or post-lecture stop that keeps things simple: good burgers, good portions, and a central location.

The focus here is on smashed burgers made fresh to order using 100% grass-fed Irish beef, alongside chicken, veggie and vegan options - so it works for mixed groups. There's also a lineup of sides like onion rings and loaded fries, plus desserts (think gelato and waffles) if you're going all in.