It’s fine to admit you’re more motivated by what you’ll be eating than what you’ll be seeing while travelling.
London is an attractive destination for foodies owing to the sheer volume of restaurants and diversity of gastronomy. There are restaurants to suit all budgets and tastes. Things get off to a flying start at the Central Park Hotel Queensway where continental and cooked breakfasts are served fresh daily.
Let these three hotels and local restaurants inspire your foodie visit to London.
Central Park Hotel
The Central Park Hotel Queensway is walking distance from a number of international restaurants and family-friendly eateries near Hyde Park.
- Where to eat on date night: De Amicis is a cosy Italian restaurant with a beamed ceiling and booth seating. An expansive menu sees pastas, meat dishes, and salads prepared using family recipes and served with Italian wines.
- Where to eat British food: The Shed specialises in modern British cooking with a European twist. The farm-to-fork concept means seasonal produce is used wherever possible and the tasting menu incorporates fish, meat, and vegetarian small plates.
- Where to eat with children: Queens Skate Dine Bowl is a firm favourite with families staying at the Central Park Hotel Queensway. This venue has a bowling alley, ice rink, and game arcade. The menu features North American classics such as burgers, hot dogs, and fried chicken.
Hyde Park Boutique Hotel
The Hyde Park Boutique Hotel is conveniently located between the vibrant Paddington and trendy Notting Hill neighbourhoods.
- Where to eat for a fun atmosphere: Cho Jo served a fusion of Chinese, Taiwanese, and Korean cuisine. Most dishes are tapas style and designed to split and share: all the better for tasting everything. The drinks menu spans teas, matcha, and craft cocktails.
- Where to eat vegan food: Farmacy is a plant-based restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and seasonal cocktails. Most ingredients are organic and recipes avoid chemicals and additives. It’s great for vegetarians and eye-opening for carnivores.
- Where to eat a Sunday roast: Hereford Road is a former butcher’s shop turned classy restaurant. The menu focuses on traditional “roast meat and veg” family dinners and also does Sunday roast lunches on weekends.
Royal Eagle Hotel
Staying at the Royal Eagle Hotel puts you within walking distance of independent eateries, funky cafes, and cost-saving chains.
- Where to eat late: Paramount is a Lebanese restaurant serving meze dishes, flatbreads, grilled meats, and refreshing salads perfect for sharing. It’s open until midnight which is handy for night owls or hotel guests arriving late at night.
- Where to eat on a budget: Harrison’s Coffee is a cool and casual cafe specialising in Chilean fare. Pick up empanada pastries stuffed with cheese or seasoned beef or a classic churrasco sandwich served on marraqueta bread.
Where to eat with kids: Vapiano is a chain restaurant where fresh pasta and sourdough pizza are made to order. It has a family-friendly atmosphere and a kids’ menu. The prices are reasonable which is ideal for larger families staying locally at the Central Park Hotel Queensway.
