England · DINING EXPERIENCES
13 reviewed
Good dining experiences lose their weekend slots first. Here are the 13 best, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar closes up.
A 3-hour Thames dinner cruise from Westminster with a welcome drink, 3-course British meal, live music, and landmark views.
“It was a set menu, but the food was good. 4 course meal. The service, given the crowd size, was very good. Our waiters were very attentive.The live performance was also very good. It was easy to find the ship and boarding was organized by personal on the dock side.”
Faulty Towers Dining Experience in London pairs a 1970s-themed 3-course meal at President Hotel with a 2-hour comedy show.
“6 ladies went for a friends birthday - Really good fun; food was nice, actors were good - good price for what it was = would recommend”
Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane set-menu lunch or dinner with priority seating, classic American classics, and the Vault memorabilia visit.
“I am appalled. Hard Rock did not recognise my voucher and I had to pay for the menu. Which was just as well as the Diamond menu was poor. I want my money back”
Luxury 5.5-hour Solent sailing from Lymington with champagne, optional hands-on sailing, and a hot two-course meal onboard.
“If you’re in Southampton before or after a cruise, this experience is a great alternative to touring castles, churches or old towns. Incredible value for a 5+ hour adventure activity which includes fabulous lunch or dinner.”
Oxford Thames cruise with a 3-course dinner at Folly Restaurant, plus a Prosecco glass, all in a small-group setting.
“Boat ride was relaxing and very pleasant. Food was delicious. It was a very wonderful experience to end our stay in Oxford.”
Bustronome London luxury dinner on a glass-roof bus, 6-course meal with night city views past The Shard, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and more.
“The set up was great: great staff, ambiance, bus route and the food / drink selection. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. The bus tour took us to the main spots in London, so we had the best vantage point to take great pictures. The glass roof top of the bus was brilliant for taking pictures - I was very surprised how good they turned out. The bus must have been very impressive from outside as well, as we noticed many tourists taking pictures of our bus. It was a great experience, and we'll do it again!”
Enjoy a 3-hour Thames jazz cruise from Westminster, with a 3-course dinner, classic night sights, and live music on board.
“Great ride down the Thames in London with music, delicious dinner and drinks- it was a beautiful clear night and the lights were fantastic as we saw the sights!”
Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus lunch or dinner with priority seating, set menus, and world-famous rock memorabilia in London.
“Loved the atmosphere, great vibe! Family occasion , nanny, mum & daughter experiencing Hard Rock Cafe for the 1st time!”
Walk London’s East End markets and try three classic Indian dishes, guided by a local, with big sights along the route.
“It was fun. The markets are amazing, I wish we would have had a little more time to see them. There's so much ground to cover that it feels a little rushed. Our guide Carey was very knowledgeable.”
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester in Printworks, skip-the-line set menu lunch or dinner with Gold or Diamond, drinks, dessert, and priority seating.
“Not a great selection of starters, main meal or even desserts, the food wasn’t great but not bad. Could be better considering the amount paid. There wasn’t any live music so have no idea why we paid nearly £100 for a meal of 4. But the customer service was fantastic.”
Roast dinner canal cruise from Skipton, Yorkshire. 3 hours on a traditional barge, hearty meal included, plus drinks for purchase.
“Lovely roast dinner on a canal boat. The boat is nice and comfortable. Food is served quickly and tastes delicious. Drinks are offered several times throughout the journey with a good option of alcohol and non-alcoholic options. There is a toilet Read more”
Solve a murder over a 3-course dinner on the Thames. Enjoy Shard and Globe views from Tower Millennium Pier on a 3-hour cruise.
“Good food and an interesting murder mystery. The detectives kept the audience involved and chose people from the audience that did an awesome job to help with the story.”
Côte Brasserie 3-course dinner, then international stand-up at Comedy Carnival Covent Garden. 5-hour West End night with late club entry.
“Was amazing. Great night. The comedians were amazing the Dinner was amazing. The night was fantastic”
