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London East End Food Tour
London has become over the years one of the best places in Europe to try out the diversity of food one can find around the world. And the East End is no stranger to that. Enjoy a four-hour walking tour of this thriving London neighborhood while feasting your eyes on the international cuisine of East London. Explore the unique Spitalfields and Shoreditch neighborhoods with a knowledgeable gastronome guide to find the hotspots that local foodies enjoy. St. John Bread and Wine restaurant’s bacon sandwich, the complex flavors of Beigel Bake’s delicious salt beef bagels, and a sampling session of creamy artisan cheese can all satisfy your appetite. Take a stroll down legendary Brick Lane to savor hot curries and dine on fish & chips at Poppies restaurant.
Exploring the East End can be a great way to get off of the main tourist track, while staying in walking distance of the historic centre of London. A good place to start is to go east from Spitalfields into the nearby Brick Lane neighbourhood.
Duration: 3h30
Group: 12 people max
Price: £99
You can book this food tour directly with Eating Europe
London East End Food Tour – your itinerary
Greet your guide near Spitalfields and embark on your epicurean exploration of East London. Receive an interesting introduction to the area’s culturally diverse culinary scene and prepare to sample 10 local specialties during your stroll. Begin with a humble bacon sandwich at award-winning restaurant St John Bread and Wine, and savor the contrast between soft bread and crisp bacon as you enjoy the British breakfast staple.
Next, travel back in time as you visit the English Restaurant to sample its famous bread pudding. Continue to Bedales to sample two of our favourite varieties, for a tasting session and then wander to Poppies, an authentic fish and chip shop revered for its traditional reproduction of an English culinary classic. Head next to Brick Lane to absorb the atmosphere of the thriving culinary hub. Accustom your eyes to the neon signs above countless curry houses, and take a seat at one of Aladin’s tables to try incredible varieties of curry.
Then, prepare your palate for a sumptuous salt-beef bagel from one of Britain’s most popular bagel shops, Beigel Bake. Conclude your tour with a sweet treat at a historical English building; savor the delectable taste of salted caramel tart and then bid your guide farewell in the buzzing heart of Shoreditch.
The East End in London
The East End has long been known for its immigrant populations and its poverty, and in 1888 it gained notoriety for the Whitechapel Murders attributed to Jack the Ripper. Until the mid-20th century, workers in the area depended largely on employment at the London Docklands; major sources of income now include service industries and light manufacturing (notably clothing).The area underwent considerable reconstruction following the air raids of World War II, and overcrowding is no longer a widespread problem. Points of interest include historic Toynbee Hall, the Whitechapel Art Gallery, Spitalfields Market, and Petticoat Lane Market.
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