4-Day London Foodie Adventure

  1. Day 1: Borough Market and Shoreditch
    Start your day at Borough Market, which opens at 10am. This is London's largest and oldest food market, with an incredible variety of vendors selling everything from fresh oysters to exotic spices. Spend a few hours here, sampling delicious street food and picking up some unique ingredients to take home. In the evening, head to trendy Shoreditch to sample some of the city's best craft beer at BrewDog, followed by dinner at the Michelin-starred Lyle's.
    Distance from Borough Market to Shoreditch: 2.5 miles
    Estimated time: 30 minutes by car, 15 minutes by public transportation
  2. Day 2: Notting Hill and Camden
    Start your day with breakfast at Granger & Co in Notting Hill. This popular brunch spot is known for its Australian-style dishes like ricotta hotcakes and scrambled eggs with truffle oil. Afterward, explore the quirky boutiques and vintage shops in the area. In the evening, head to Camden Market, where you can sample cuisine from around the world, from Japanese noodle soups to Argentinean empanadas.
    Distance from Notting Hill to Camden: 4 miles
    Estimated time: 30 minutes by car, 20 minutes by public transportation
  3. Day 3: Soho and Chinatown
    Start your day with a coffee and pastry at Kaffeine in Soho, then explore the eclectic shops and galleries in the area. In the evening, head to Chinatown for some of the best Chinese food in London. Try the roast duck at Four Seasons or the dim sum at BaoziInn. Finish off the night with a cocktail at Opium, a hidden speakeasy with great atmosphere.
    Distance from Soho to Chinatown: 0.5 miles
    Estimated time: 10 minutes by foot
  4. Day 4: Mayfair and Covent Garden
    Start your day with a leisurely breakfast at The Wolseley in Mayfair, a grand European-style café with delicious pastries and a fancy atmosphere. Afterward, stroll around the high-end boutiques in the area, like Burberry and Cartier. In the evening, head to Covent Garden for dinner and a show. Try the sustainable seafood at J Sheekey Atlantic Bar or the gourmet burgers at MEATmarket.
    Distance from Mayfair to Covent Garden: 1.5 miles
    Estimated time: 15 minutes by car, 25 minutes by public transportation

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Borough Market (2 hours, free)
  • Lyle's (2 hours, £££)
  • Granger & Co (1 hour, ££)
  • Camden Market (2 hours, ££)
  • Kaffeine (1 hour, ££)
  • Four Seasons (1.5 hours, ££)
  • BaoziInn (1.5 hours, ££)
  • Opium (2 hours, £££)
  • The Wolseley (1.5 hours, £££)
  • MEATmarket (1.5 hours, ££)
  • J Sheekey Atlantic Bar (2 hours, £££)

  • Total Estimated Costs: ££££

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, consider taking a food tour of the East End or visiting some of London's famous bakeries like Bread Ahead or Fabrique. If you have less time, you could combine days 1 and 2 by starting at Borough Market, then heading straight to Camden for dinner.

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