{"id":13840,"date":"2024-05-03T15:54:24","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T14:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/?p=13840"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:36:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T12:36:33","slug":"quintessential-british-food-to-eat-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/quintessential-british-food-to-eat-in-london","title":{"rendered":"Quintessential British Food to Eat in London"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, there is so much to see and do in London that you are bound to work up an appetite.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might be wondering where to start when it comes to what to eat in London. And what constitutes traditional English or even UK food? Thankfully, we have curated a list of some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/london-food-tours\">must-try cuisines<\/a> that are sure to get your mouth watering. Or at the very least pique your interest!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus! Golden Tours has a treat to make your food safari even tastier. We have partnered with tastecard and Coffee Club so you can enjoy more delicious food options with great savings. The digital subscription includes offers such as 2-for-1 meals and 25% off the total bill at participating restaurants, as well as 25% off barista-made drinks at a range of chain and independent coffee shops, and so much more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can purchase a tasetcard and Coffee Club membership with our Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour and a range of our exclusive coach tours. Valid for 12 months, it&#8217;s the ideal way to eat your way around London and the UK. Another great way to discover London\u2019s food and drink scene is by joining a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/london-food-tours\/drink-london-historical-pub-walking-tour\">guided historical<\/a> pub tour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, onto the food!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fish &amp; Chips<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-13843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_659747821-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_659747821-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_659747821-667x500.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_659747821-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_659747821-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_659747821-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_659747821-973x730.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_659747821-508x381.jpg 508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This British fare is world-famous, but to be honest, all the Brits did was merge two existing delicious foods. Fried fish came from the Jews exiled from the Iberian Peninsula during the 1400s and chips from French-speaking Belgians. The cuisine is such a vital part of the national culture that during World War II, it was one of the few things that was not rationed. For the best fish &amp; chips, go to a shop and not a pub \u2013 it will be a more authentic experience!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sunday Roast<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" class=\"wp-image-13846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_53001679-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_53001679-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_53001679-700x468.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_53001679-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_53001679-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_53001679-2048x1369.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_53001679-973x651.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_53001679-508x340.jpg 508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is nothing quite like a roast. And while they are typically enjoyed on a Sunday afternoon, you really can have any time you like. If you want the full English experience, head to a London pub on a Sunday, and enjoy the beauty that is meat, roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, and lots of gravy. Choosing between beef, pork, or chicken will be the only hard part of this amazing dish. The rest will go down a treat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Yorkshire Pudding<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking of Yorkshire pudding, we think it deserves its own section for just how vital an item it is on a Sunday roast plate. Made from a batter of eggs, flour and milk or water, the side dish hails from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/york-tours-and-attractions\">Northern England County, Yorkshire<\/a>. It was first created by cooks who used the dripping fat that fell into their pans as a batter. It\u2019s a must-try and you won\u2019t have any issues finding one in London \u2013 all great pubs serve them with a roast.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Full English Breakfast<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"777\" class=\"wp-image-13847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elle-may-vG7_DsRlw3Q-unsplash-1024x777.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elle-may-vG7_DsRlw3Q-unsplash-1024x777.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elle-may-vG7_DsRlw3Q-unsplash-659x500.jpg 659w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elle-may-vG7_DsRlw3Q-unsplash-768x583.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elle-may-vG7_DsRlw3Q-unsplash-1536x1165.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elle-may-vG7_DsRlw3Q-unsplash-2048x1554.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elle-may-vG7_DsRlw3Q-unsplash-973x738.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/elle-may-vG7_DsRlw3Q-unsplash-508x385.jpg 508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sausage, bacon, baked beans, tomato, fried egg, toast, and a slice of black pudding (a sausage incorporating blood) if you dare. A full English as it\u2019s called became popular among socioeconomic classes during the Industrial Revolution. By World War I, ingredients such as sausages, black pudding, baked beans, and grilled tomatoes were staples on the plate. But as time progressed additions such as mushrooms and hash browns were introduced as time progressed. There are many places to get a hearty full English, just find a caf\u00e9 near you!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chicken Tikka Masala<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-13850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/raman-sqcH2q7lkvo-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/raman-sqcH2q7lkvo-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/raman-sqcH2q7lkvo-unsplash-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/raman-sqcH2q7lkvo-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/raman-sqcH2q7lkvo-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/raman-sqcH2q7lkvo-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/raman-sqcH2q7lkvo-unsplash-973x649.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/raman-sqcH2q7lkvo-unsplash-508x339.jpg 508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a large South Asian population, London is home to some of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/london-food-tours\/bollywood-night-bus-with-live-singer\">the most amazing Indian<\/a> and Pakistani foods. And, while there are bountiful options to choose from, chicken tikka masala has become the pinnacle of Anglo-Indian cuisine. Rumoured to have first been created by a curry house in Glasgow, it is considered the British national dish. And, with its combination of marinated chicken, yoghurt, and spices from garam masala to cumin, it&#8217;s an incredible culinary adventure. Head to any local Indian restaurant for a meal you will never forget.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pie and Mash<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-13862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1648804150new-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1648804150new-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1648804150new-667x500.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1648804150new-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1648804150new-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1648804150new-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1648804150new-973x730.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1648804150new-508x381.jpg 508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A traditional working-class food, pie and mash originated in the Docks of London. And, it consists of minced meat pie, mashed potato, parsley sauce known as liquor, and sometimes jellied eels. During World War II food rationing threatened the closure of pie and mash shops. But thanks to public demand the Ministry of Food was persuaded to keep the eateries open \u2013 just as they did with fish &amp; chip shops. For a good pie and mash head to a quintessential shop with white tile walls, mirrors, and marble floors. The traditional Victorian d\u00e9cor adds to the experience!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Afternoon Tea<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-13863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sebastian-coman-photography-QcerUj-jYig-unsplashnew-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sebastian-coman-photography-QcerUj-jYig-unsplashnew-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sebastian-coman-photography-QcerUj-jYig-unsplashnew-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sebastian-coman-photography-QcerUj-jYig-unsplashnew-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sebastian-coman-photography-QcerUj-jYig-unsplashnew-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sebastian-coman-photography-QcerUj-jYig-unsplashnew-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sebastian-coman-photography-QcerUj-jYig-unsplashnew-973x649.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sebastian-coman-photography-QcerUj-jYig-unsplashnew-508x339.jpg 508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tea-related ritual has been part of British culture since the 1840s when the simple concept of enjoying sandwiches, cakes, savoury snacks, and fine teas was first introduced. And to be honest, the tradition hasn\u2019t changed much! Afternoon tea is offered all around London; no matter your budget, there is a scone with your name on it. From the glitz and glamour of The Ritz, and Fortnum &amp; Mason to the unique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/afternoon-tea-in-london\/afternoon-tea-bus-with-panoramic-tour-of-london\">Golden Tours Afternoon Tea Bus<\/a>, which allows you to nibble and sip with amazing city views, this is one British culinary delight everyone must try. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eton Mess<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-13856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_276195779-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_276195779-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_276195779-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_276195779-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_276195779-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_276195779-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_276195779-973x649.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_276195779-508x339.jpg 508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to the sweet side of the blog! First mentioned in print in 1893, Eton mess is a traditional dessert consisting of strawberries, meringue, and whipped cream. It&#8217;s believed to have originated from Eton College and is served at annual cricket matches against pupils of Harrow School. You can usually find Eton mess on a dessert list in a good pub or restaurant.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sticky Toffee Pudding<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"wp-image-13858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1811753854-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1811753854-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1811753854-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1811753854-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1811753854-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1811753854-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1811753854-973x650.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1811753854-508x339.jpg 508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Made with sponge cake and finely chopped dates and covered in toffee sauce, the pudding is a staple on dessert menus around multiple eateries in London. Sometimes served with vanilla custard or ice cream, it\u2019s the perfect comfort food for a cosy night in the city. The origins of the pudding have been claimed by several pubs around the UK including in Yorkshire and Aberdeenshire. And, while we can\u2019t be sure if the pudding first came onto the scene in 1907 or the 1960s, we do know that every bite is like a warm hug.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Victoria Sponge Cake<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"wp-image-13857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_2224768175-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_2224768175-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_2224768175-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_2224768175-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_2224768175-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_2224768175-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_2224768175-973x647.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_2224768175-508x338.jpg 508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Victoria sponge cake is a light cake made with eggs, flour, and sugar. And, while it&#8217;s rumoured to have originated during the Renaissance in Spain, the Victoria part of the name is quintessentially English. Queen Victoria was known to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/themed-afternoon-tea\">attend tea parties<\/a> with her friend Anne Russell, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, and loved them so much that the practice soon became a trend among the upper class. That is how her name became attached to the sweet treats she enjoyed daily! Keep an eye out at bakeries around London for a slice of the iconic sponge cake.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What&#8217;s your favourite food on the list?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s London without a bit of grub? 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