Britain · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Good lunch experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Half-day coach trip from London to Stonehenge with audio guide, shuttle to the stones, and optional fish and chips. 6.5 hours.
“It was a great tour! I really enjoyed our driver who was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had more than enough time at Stonehenge and didn’t arrive back too late, despite hitting traffic. The ride was smooth and the seats were comfortable.”
Thames lunch cruise from Tower Pier with 2-course lunch, tea or coffee, and panoramic views of Parliament, the Eye, and the Shard.
“I was delighted with the trip throughout. Being met as I boarded and escorted to my table was a delightful touch. Staff were pleasant and cheerful throughout. The lunch time meal was very good. Sat at the front of the boat meant that I could see all the sights as the boat progressed along the river. Weather was good so visibility fine. Overall I doubt that the weather could detract from the experience. Commentary from the Captain was first class, amusing and informative. He apologised a few times because he wasn’t a tour guide as such but really I don’t think a “professional” could have contributed anymore. Highly recommended, definitely…”
Full-day Cotswolds from London with Bibury, Burford, and Stow-on-the-Wold, guided walks, and optional Swan Hotel lunch.
“Well-organized, great stopping points, lunch was better than expected, and of course Eugene (host) and Christian (driver) were top-notch. Very good way to het introduced to the Cotswolds and spend a day outside the city ... would recommend!”
Hard Rock Cafe London Mayfair skip-the-line set menus, choose Acoustic or Electric, enjoy American classics with priority seating and a free drink.
“Food was lovely. Our server Tom was great too. Definitely worth a trip”
Enjoy Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus with priority seating, express security, and set menus featuring burgers, salmon, and dessert.
“The staff and food where great they could not do enough for us”
London day trip to Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Bath, and Lacock, with early-entry options, guided tours, and a classic pub lunch.
“Steve was really fantastic, he has LOTS of info to share. The bus was comfortable enough but the trays were terribly dirty. The driver, Carlos, was also very nice. The stops were excellent. Highly recommend :)”
Enjoy a London 4-course lunch on a luxury glass-roof coach, with fresh cooking, optional wine pairing, and landmark sightseeing from Victoria.
“Jackson and Carrie were great. Kept the wine pairing perfect. Enjoyed my lunch. Lots of pretty views of the city with recorded commentary on their site. Fun way to spend lunch in London.”
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester set menus in Exchange Square, with priority seating, big American classics, and rock memorabilia, in about 75 minutes.
“Amazing restaurant! I love to visit all hard rock cafes :)”
Small-group transfer from Southampton to London via the Cotswolds and Oxford, with pub lunch and Divinity School entry.
“On time. Friendly tour guide and driver. Great lunch. Broke up what would be a boring drive/ride was fun and educational.”
Celebrate Christmas Day on the Thames with a 3-course lunch, sparkling wine welcome, and festive lights views from Westminster Pier.
“A fabulous way to spend Christmas. Great vegetarian option. Loved the space between parties on the table to allow for a more intimate setting. Staff were friendly, hospitable and nothing was an issue. Entertainment was great to set the mood.”
Small-group Oxford tour with Divinity School entry, then Cotswolds villages Burford, Bibury, and Stow-on-the-Wold plus pub lunch.
“Great tour! Guide was friendly and knowledgeable. You get some free time in Oxford, but the Cotswold is optional: tour with the guide or have time to look on your own. The lunch in the Cotswolds was delicious! Small group as promised. Would do again.”
Windsor Castle state apartments and St George’s Chapel, plus a classic London fish and chips pub lunch on a guided day trip from Victoria.
“Two tours were combined into one for the trip out to Windsor which made it a bit confusing at times. guide did the best they could. We did a half day tour and met a new driver for journey back and he was 20 minutes late leaving so fish and chips lunch was at 3 pm.”
A 3-hour Oban historical tour with Dunstaffanage, St Conan’s Kirk, Kilchurn, Glen Lonan Coffin Trail views, and optional seafood lunch.
“Knowledgeable and kind. Well worth the time! Loved the Highland cows!”
Ride a 1960s Routemaster through Sussex vineyards, enjoy two guided tastings, and eat lunch among the vines from Brighton.
“It was very social and inclusive everyone was made welcome and all questions and considerations catered for. A flyer might have helped to show where we meandered through the Sussex countryside.”
3-hour Thames Christmas party lunch from Westminster to Canary Wharf, sparkling wine, roast turkey, live festive singer, landmark views.
“The entire Experience was GREAT! The food, atmosphere, dancing…. we LOVED it from start to finish”
Every kind of day out, from stone circles to stadium tunnels.
