England · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
The shortlist you would text a friend the week before they fly: 15 lunch experiences, each with what it costs, what travellers said and the one thing to know before booking.
Review of a 12-hour London day trip to Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock, and Bath, with coach travel, pub lunch, and optional admissions.
“Amazing scenery and knowledgeable guiding from Nick had made the trip more pleasant. Would recommend to anyone who visits London.”
Review of a London to Paris day trip by Eurostar, with a Seine cruise, guided sightseeing, and optional Eiffel Tower lunch.
“Great experience, all things you can do in Paris for a day without lifting a finger. This Viator was excellent!”
See Burford, Bibury, and Stow-on-the-Wold on a full-day Cotswolds coach tour from London, with an optional historic pub lunch.
“Fantastic tour. Tom made it. He is so knowledgeable and funny. Tom went the extra mile helping passengers. Robert was a great driver and very friendly0”
See Tower Bridge, the Globe, London Eye and Big Ben while enjoying a two-course lunch on a compact Thames cruise from Tower Pier.
“Well worth the experience enjoyed the trip and the meal was delicious. Would be nice if fellow passengers respected the commentary”
Review of Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane: memorabilia, Vault access, set-menu value, seating tips, food, service, and booking advice.
“Food was amazing best burger and brownie by far. Staff were very friendly . The whole experience was value for money”
Explore Ancoats and the Northern Quarter through six local food stops, Manchester stories, lunch, wine, and a small-group walk.
“I had low expectations as this was my first food tour. The reviews were good but I didn't know what we would get. In the end it was well worth it. Jillian is so fun, easy going, and has great stories. Plus she put together a delectible variety of food. My son and I very much enjoyed it. 5 savory and 1 sweet. We loved the food And got to know more about Manchester and it's history.”
Taste Manchester’s independent food scene on a small-group walk with lunch, Chinatown pastries, local drinks, city history, and Northern Quarter stops.
“Really nice Tour leader. Great food and great information about Manchester. Make sure you get as much out of this tour as you can you will not be disappointed 😁”
See London by 1960s double-decker bus, cruise the Thames, and add fish and chips. A practical review of sights, timing, value, and drawbacks.
“The tour leader was very accomplished and knowledgeable and also British, which was definitely a plus!”
Sail the Solent from Lymington on a luxury yacht with champagne, a fresh two-course meal, optional sailing, and Isle of Wight views.
“If you’re in Southampton before or after a cruise, this experience is a great alternative to touring castles, churches or old towns. Incredible value for a 5+ hour adventure activity which includes fabulous lunch or dinner.”
Review of the Windsor Castle tour from London, with coach travel, free time, optional pub lunch, London Eye, or Buckingham Palace entry.
“We weren’t allowed to take photos, but it was very interesting to see the various rooms. The rooms were of various purposes and had a lot of great art works”
Review of Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, covering menus, music memorabilia, priority seating, value, service, and practical booking tips.
“First we had to wait more than 25 min after the time planned (7:00 pm) then I’ve reserved and prepaid for the ULTIMATE and I got gold I took the number one and they delivered the third ( Ultimate , diamond , gold ) in other words they invoiced the highest price and delivered the lowest product ! They apparently was not aware about Ultimate…”
Review of Hard Rock Cafe Manchester’s set menu, with rock memorabilia, priority seating, American food, drinks, value tips, and practical advice.
“The waiter was very informative and friendly, our meal was exactly as expected and the location decor, as ever, superb and interesting.”
See central London through panoramic bus windows while enjoying a French-influenced British lunch, with optional wine pairings and attentive service.
“This was a good time. Food was decent. My only complaint is that they didn’t say what we were passing to get photos and you didn’t know until it was too late. Music played was extremely loud. Would I recommend this to someone? Sure I would for the experience. However I’d recommend knowing where you’re at in London and knowing exactly what you want photos of because nobody tells you on the scenic tour what you’re near. Especially when your back is to everything so you really don’t know until you’re past it.”
Explore three classic Cotswolds villages from London, with lunch, a model village visit, and a full day of countryside views.
“Very good tour of the Cotswolds and afternoon at Belheim Palace. Would like to have had more time at each stop .Our tour guide was a bit much with all her sales pitches .”
See Paris in one long day from London with Eurostar, a Seine lunch cruise, Eiffel Tower time, and a guided coach tour.
“Guides were at designated places on time and were excellent, especially the one who was with us in Paris, and the Eurostar fast train to Paris was a pleasant experience. Seeing the Eiffel Tower from the river and later being able to walk around it was amazing; however, the boat was too crowded, food was only mediocre, and cruise was too long, going up and down the same area. I would not do this cruise again. Also, we did not get to enjoy seeing the other Paris sights because the bus was crowded and windows were somewhat small for seeing and taking pictures, plus one of the places listed for…”
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