London Dining Costs: From Street Food to Michelin Stars

Soho/Chinatown: Dumplings, noodles, roast meats under £15
Brick Lane: Legendary curry houses, bagels, street food
Peckham/Brixton: Diverse, affordable global cuisines
Green Lanes (Harrington): Turkish/Kurdish grills, bakeries

London's dining scene spans every budget. Here's what to expect per person (excluding drinks) in 2024:

Price Tiers

Category	Price Range	Examples
Street Food / Food Markets	£5–£12	Borough Market, Camden Market, Maltby Street, Boxpark
Fast Food / Casual Chains	£8–£15	Leon, Wasabi, Franco Manca, Flat Iron, Bao
Casual Dining / Pubs	£15–£25	Gastro-pubs, Nando's, Wagamama, Dishoom (no-reservation)
Mid-Range Restaurants	£25–£45	Padella, Kiln, Brat, St. John, typical neighborhood bistros
Fine Dining / Upscale	£50–£90	Gymkhana, Ikoyi, Core by Clare Smyth, The Ledbury
Michelin-Starred / Luxury	£100–£300+	Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Alain Ducasse, Hélène Darroze, Dinner by Heston

Lunch sets: Many upscale places offer 2–3 course lunches at 40–60% of dinner prices
Early bird / pre-theatre menus: 2–3 courses £20–£35 (typically 5–7 PM)
Market hopping: Build a meal from 3–4 stalls at Borough, Broadway, or Kerb markets
BYOB venues: Some unlicensed restaurants allow bringing your own wine (corkage £10–£20)
Happy hours: Oysters, small plates, cocktails at reduced prices (often 4–7 PM)

Prices vary by venue, day, and season. Always check menus online or call ahead for current pricing, tasting menus, and reservation policies.

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