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East End London: History, Food, Culture & Things to Do Neighborhood Identity and History

The former working dockland district of the East End is one of London’s most historic communities. It used to be a large working-class district where many residents worked in the docks, factories, and warehouses around this part of the city. Waves of immigration over the centuries also transformed it into...

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Where to Eat the Best Steamed Bao Buns in London

You’re probably aware that it’s traditional for men to greet the Queen of England with a bow. However, if you should find yourself in glorious London town meeting her Majesty, rather than offer up a disappointing lowering of the head, she’d probably, almost definitely, prefer it if you presented her...

10 Weird Festive Holidays You Never Knew Existed

‘Tis the season – to eat goose and get presents from an old woman on a broomstick? Depending on where you live, both of those things could be true. Here are some of the craziest and most fun holiday traditions from across Europe. And yes, we’ll admit that Europeans can...

Currying Flavor – 5 Best Indian Restaurants on Brick Lane

I’ll admit it from the outset: I’m not good with spicy food. As my friends can vouch for me, if I am presented with a chili-saturated bowl of food, I will turn into a red, weeping mess. That said, my embarrassing table manners have not stopped me from being a...

Borough Market: Best Market for Cheap Eats in London

This post was originally published in 2016 and was updated in November, 2017. London’s Oldest Food Market Borough Market is one of London’s most famous food markets. At the Southwark market you’ll find British and international foods. Celebrities, chefs, locals and tourists alike visit the Borough Market for its high-quality...

What to Do on a Thursday Night in London

  “Thursday is the new Friday” – that’s what they’ve been saying for some time now, although a fuzzy head on that last weekday at work has more than often caused me to disagree with this statement. What’s clear, though, is that Thursdays are certainly a great night for going...

20 of Eating Europe’s Favorite Chefs from across Europe

What makes a chef popular or one of our “favorites”? This wasn’t such an easy list to compile. Sure, I could list top restaurants or chefs that have achieved the much coveted Michelin star, but this rating doesn’t necessarily make a chef popular or loved. Over recent years, television has...

MythBusters: the Truth about English Food Revealed!

Being English and someone who likes to travel, I have heard my fair share of stereotypes about what this country is really like. Some of these seem pretty true to me, and some are just plain wrong; here are a few of the common ones. English people all drink tea...

Eating Europe’s Guide to the Top 15 Foodiest Cities in Europe

Planning to holiday throughout Europe and not sure how to decide which cities to visit? Some people might base their itinerary on famous or historical sights, but we foodies look to research which cities will be the best food and wine destinations to enhance our overall travel experience. You might...

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London East End Food Tour: Special 10 Year Anniversary Edition

London East End Food Tour: Special 10 Year Anniversary Edition

Eat like a local through London's diverse East End neighbourhood.

  • Daily
  • 3.5 Hours
  • Small Group
Adults only
Eating London: Twilight Soho Food Tour with Drinks

Eating London: Twilight Soho Food Tour with Drinks

An exclusive evening that you'll keep talking about.

  • Daily
  • 3.5 Hours
  • Small Group
Best of British
Borough Market & London Bridge Food Tour

Borough Market & London Bridge Food Tour

Go beneath the surface of London's most famous food market

  • Daily
  • 3 Hours
  • Small Group

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