Is there anything more quintessentially British than afternoon tea? No one can say they have truly visited London until they have sat down at table laden with a steaming pot of freshly brewed tea, scones and cream and cucumber sandwiches. The tradition of afternoon tea dates back to the 18th century when the Duchess of Bedford ordered tea and cakes to be served in her chambers in the afternoon. The idea quickly caught on among the upper classes and the tradition of afternoon tea was born. The practice is still widespread today and we will show you some of the best places to have afternoon tea in London.

Fish & chips is actually said to have prevented a revolution during the Great Depression, as it allowed everyone access to a decent, cheap square meal. And the perfect fish & chips is more of an art form than you might realise. But enough waffling, you want to know where to find the best fish and chips in London.

The British are not very famous for tasty and good food, more for the international cuisine on offer which is why very few people know what is typically eaten in the UK. However, despite the common misconceptions, the British have an ample range of typical dishes, varying greatly from region to region, which are delicious, satisfying and greatly misunderstood. So, here are ten typical British dishes which I’m convinced will change your mind for ever. Enjoy!

Its veggie food on the menu today! Given some people may not be convinced, but in addition to sometimes being a healthier alternative to meat dishes, vegetarian recipes involve more than arranging a few vegetables on a plate and can be really tasty and imaginative creations, especially if you know what to cook and how to use the ingredients at your disposal. Furthermore, London is a very diverse and cosmopolitan city thus there are an array of vegetarian options available from all different cultures and backgrounds which I have thus included in our top 5 vegetarian restaurants in London list.