Top 13 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 London at 7:45 am for Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock and Bath by air-conditioned coach. Expect a fast-paced day, a one-course pub lunch in a 14th-century inn, guided walks and panoramic views. Stonehenge and Windsor Castle entry depend on the option you book. Guides such as Eugene, Rowan and Nicholas have earned praise for lively, informative commentary.

“Great tour. I would highly recommend this tour. I can't think of a better way to see those areas. The tour guide was great”

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2.Stonehenge Morning or Afternoon Tour Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,966 reviews · from $87

Ride from Victoria Coach Station to Stonehenge for about two and a half hours at the prehistoric stone circle. Entry, the site shuttle and a downloadable multilingual audio guide are included; there is no live guide. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, and add fish and chips served in London after the return journey.

“This was a great way to see Stonehenge! We were entertained on the trip out of the city by our bus driver/guide and then the rolling landscapes were beautiful. We had amazing weather the day of our trip and had plenty of time to walk both ways and spend time at the circle.”

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

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

This 15-hour Paris day trip starts at St Pancras and includes return Eurostar tickets, a guided coach tour and a Seine cruise. Choose the Eiffel Tower lunch upgrade for a three-course meal with wine and first-level access. Guides may include Anna, David or Susan, but the name is not guaranteed.

“David was an excellent tour guide very knowledgeable and a great sense of humor. Made the tour very enjoyable highly recommended”

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4.London River Thames Lunch Cruise

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

Board at Tower Pier for a 105-minute Thames cruise past Tower Bridge, the Shard, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament. Your fare includes a two-course lunch, tea or coffee, and audio commentary. You’ll have an assigned table in a refurbished vessel with panoramic windows, plus a bar for other drinks.

“The whole cruise was great, lunch was lovely. Had a great time”

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5.Full-day Cotswolds Tour with Optional Lunch

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

Travel from Victoria to three Cotswolds villages by air-conditioned coach, with an English-speaking guide, time to explore and an optional two-course lunch at The Swan Hotel in Bibury. Expect a full day on the road, village walks and photo stops. Guides vary by departure; Rowan, James, Eva, Tom and Nicholas are among the guides named by past participants.

“Absolutely loved it! The villages were beautiful, even if a bit crowded at times. Our guide was fantastic, funny and knowledgeable.”

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6.Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Optional Village Lunch

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

Ride an air-conditioned coach from Victoria to three Cotswolds villages, with a local guide, free time in Burford and Stow-on-the-Wold, and a short walk in Bibury. You can add a two-course lunch at the Swan Hotel. Guides vary by departure; names that have been praised include Rowan, Ava, Nicholas and Zozo.

“Everything about the tour was wonderful, well planned, the bus was clean and comfortable, our driver was amazing and our tour guide Nicholas provided lots of historical and interesting information along the way as well as at our destinations. I highly recommend the village lunch, well served and delicious! I really enjoyed exploring the historical buildings and browsing the shops.”

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

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

Dine at Hard Rock Cafe London in Mayfair, where guitars and music memorabilia frame a set menu of American classics. Choose a two-course Acoustic or three-course Electric menu, with a soft drink, coffee, or tea included. Priority seating helps you bypass the regular queue, though you may still wait for the first available table.

“rock cafe london service is supreme excellent! skip the line and have the perfect seat location to see the view of inside ! recommended buy this !”

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

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

Board City Cruises at Tower Pier for a roughly 90-minute trip west toward Westminster and back. You’ll pass central London landmarks from a windowed dining saloon, with an upper deck for photos, a two-course lunch and live or recorded commentary. Seats are assigned, the group is capped at 60, and drinks beyond tea and coffee cost extra.

“Very pleasant! Nice and clean. We appreciated the speaker too. The food was good everyone enjoyed the lunch.”

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

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

Book a two-course Acoustic or three-course Electric set menu at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, the brand’s London flagship. Expect priority seating, a choice of familiar American-style mains, one soft drink, coffee, or tea, and music memorabilia lining the walls. The set menu keeps the meal simple, though your whole party must choose the same option.

“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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10.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Bath, Lacock & Pub Lunch

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from London to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Lacock and Bath. You’ll have time at each stop, a fish-and-chips lunch in a 14th-century pub, and commentary from an English-speaking guide. Windsor Castle entry depends on the option you book; Stonehenge entry is included.

“Tour guide Leon was excellent. Knowledgeable and funny. Stonehenge is an amazing place, the highlight of the trip. This is a very long trip, the only downside. I can’t imagine doing this trip during the high season, but it was manageable in February.”

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11.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-course or three-course set meal at the Hard Rock Cafe on Old Park Lane, London’s original branch, opened in 1971. Priority seating, soft drinks and classic American-style dishes are included. See the rock memorabilia, including Eric Clapton’s donated Fender guitar, then visit the cafe’s separate shop and the Vault, a small rock museum in a former Coutts bank site.

“We had Gold menu. It is a limited menu but we all knew we wanted the burger so it suited us. The food was great and we thought it was great value. We decided to get cocktails with the meal and use the included drink as a coffee at the end of the meal which worked great for us. The staff were fabulous. I’d had to call them as tube stations were closed which meant would be late. We did have to wait a little bit but they accommodated us and were really good about it which we were grateful for especially considering how busy they were. I’d definitely do…”

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

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

Starting at Victoria Coach Station at 1 pm, this four-hour tour pairs a 1960s open-top double-decker ride with photo stops and a roughly 30-minute Thames cruise. A local guide points out sights from Big Ben to the Tower of London. You can add fish and chips, or a vegetarian dish, at a pub near the finish.

“I love the tour guide he was very helpful and friendly. He knew the city very well. I love his outfit he looks like President George Washington.”

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13.4 Course Lunch Tour by Luxury Coach Bustronome

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 254 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $109

Meet at Victoria Embankment for a four-course lunch on Bustronome’s top deck, served as a glass-roofed coach passes London landmarks. An English audio guide, WiFi and a toilet are on board. Wine pairing costs extra, and the published duration is inconsistent: the details give both 1.5 and 2 hours. Crew names vary, with hosts such as Jackson, Lily and Emma among those who have worked aboard.

“Excellent food, staff, Tyrique and Chef were wonderful & atmosphere.”

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