Eating London: Brick Lane, Shoreditch & Spitalfields Food Tour

Escape the crowds and explore the diverse cultures, mouth-watering cuisines, and fascinating stories of East End London on a food tour with Eating Europe. Discover hidden gems, historical sites, and vibrant street art while indulging in delicious local dishes.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Potter & Reid - Savor one of London’s finest sandwiches at the acclaimed Potter & Reid café.

  • Spitalfields - Experience the latest London craze - the Humble Crumble! Made with locally sourced ingredients, you’ll enjoy one of their seasonal specialties.

  • Aladin Indian Restaurant - Voted Best Curry House in London - With over 50 restaurants on a single street, we’ll take you to our favorite, renowned as one of the city’s best, for a delightful tasting of exquisite Indian curries paired with a Mango Lassi!

  • Beigel Bake Brick Lane Bakery - Discover true happiness at the most famous bagel shop on this side of the Atlantic.

  • Wilkes Street - Appreciate the diverse architectural styles on this street.

  • Poppies Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips is a must-try, and there’s no better place than Poppies, listed among Time Out’s top 100 foods in London.

  • Shoreditch High Street - Traditional pub with a MicroBrewery, where we sample sticky Toffee Pudding & tea.

  • East End - Discover the coolest street art in the area, from iconic pieces to hidden treasures!

  • Soup Kitchen for the Jewish Poor - Heritage-listed architecture.

  • Brick Lane - Famous for its eclectic mix of vintage shops, street art, and a variety of restaurants, particularly known for its diverse curry houses.

  • Brick Lane Market - SUNDAY ONLY - The most famous market in the East End.

  • The Old Truman Brewery - Heritage-listed, once the largest brewery.

What's Included
  • Expert local guide
  • 8 tastings at 6 different locations
  • London Food Lovers Guide PDF
  • Bagels, Fish&Chips, Curry, Cheese, Crumble… and more
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities / Tips for guides
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Email us in advance to advise of any dietary requirements such as vegetarian/gluten-free/vegan diets
Additional Information

Whether you’re a London newbie or a seasoned local, this tour is a must! From ancient Roman roots to global metropolis, we’re serving up 2000 years of culinary history, with a side of delicious eats! Think oyster houses, chophouses, chocolate houses, and more. We’ll dish out six tasty treats, including the legendary Humble Crumble. Plus, we’ll dive into Brick Lane’s best curry, explore vibrant street art, and snag some top-notch bagels at Beigel Bake. And of course, no tour is complete without the UK’s finest fish & chips. The East End is culturally diverse, full of fantastic food and bursting with sensational stories which makes it the perfect place to explore the history and traditions of the REAL London… and eat well whilst doing so!

  • Tour stops, tastings and number of tastings may change slightly to reflect seasonal produce, vendor opening hours and availability.
  • This activity requires a minimum number of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed!
  • Not suitable for Gluten Free diets & Vegan Diets
Location
Poke House
Commercial Street
Please walk into the market (the gate is called the Huguenots Gate). Directly ahead, as you walk through the entrance, you will find Poke House on the right. Your guide will be waiting for you outside with the Eating Europe Logo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Cinnamonwasaprincess
Jul 23, 2024
Great way to learn about Spitalfields and eat delicious food as you explore the city - Second time taking this food tour - still loving it! The first time was about 8yrs ago, this time around most of the food places were new and I hadn't tried, and the food was great. I'd recommend this tour to anyone coming to visit London
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Arlened797
Jul 23, 2024
Great food tour! - Our tour guide, Nile, was great! We learned not just about food but the accompanying history. He was very accommodating of our needs and answered all questions. Food was good of course. We were stuffed by the end with food and history!
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S3002ultomt
Jul 23, 2024
A gustatory cultural extravaganza! - Nile was a great foodie guide! The tour of the East end was unexpected and very fun! We got to try a great cross-section of food and learned about its cultural significance in London.
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602ya_ld
Jul 21, 2024
Great experience! - A great tour, well balanced between culinary discoveries and historical discoveries. We were looking for a different visiting experience from the classic towers of monuments and we were delighted by the experience.
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Judymkingston
Jul 19, 2024
Great food tour with excellent commentary - Our guide Max was brilliant. He gave us just the right amount of information, all interesting and explained extremely well. The food stops were well chosen and very delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and met a lovely family from Thailand. The pace was good, and Max was the perfect host.
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Janet
Jul 17, 2024
My Belly is So Full - Roisin Finn took us on a lovely tour where we ate and ate and ate and ate, alas with brief walks and history in between. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys traveling with their stomach in mind. We were a nice small group of three plus our guide, which really made for a nice, personalized experience. My ten year old daughter approved.
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Explorer787416
Jul 16, 2024
Great tour with large portions of food tastings - Kaffe was our tour guide and he was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and so personable. It ended up being just my family on the tour which was nice but I’m sure he would have made everyone feel included if there were other groups. Big portions of food on this tour! I was stuffed at the end. Food was wonderful and learning the history of the are was really nice.
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Scott
Jul 16, 2024
Eating in East London. - Dave has a wealth of knowledge of the area and had an entertaining demeanor. What a joy. We stopped at 5 different ethnic restaurants, as we discussed their immigrant roles in developing London to what it is today. A true joy.
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268tm
Jul 16, 2024
Excellent!! - Great tour. Very animated and knowledgeable tour guide! Loved the weaving of history and architecture into the food tour!
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M4168zecarolinar
Jul 15, 2024
Recommend! - Neil was really good! Knows all the facts! Great experience , good options are good, size is good! Funny and nice to talk to!
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