6 Affordable Restaurants in London with a View
6 Affordable Restaurants in London with a View
Here are the most affordable restaurants in London with a view, where you can eat for under £35
We’ve all been there. You want to celebrate something – a birthday or romantic anniversary maybe – so you try to find a fancy central London restaurant with a view. But everything is just so damn pricey, and there seem to be no affordable restaurants in London with a view.
You check the menu and realize you might spend the best part of £80 per person. Ouch. To make things easier, we’ve done some homework and found places to eat at for under £35 with pretty views of the city. Here’s out list of more* affordable restaurants in London with a view.
* I know the £35 mark is still on the pricey side. But it is the more affordable option if you want a fancy lunch with a view in central London.
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1. Aqua Shard, London Bridge
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For a romantic date with central London views
Located on the 31st floor of the Shard is Aqua Shard. It’s a fancy restaurant with some incredible views of central London.
Aqua Shard do a three-course lunch menu from Monday-Friday at £34 per person. There’s plenty to choose from including rabbit terrine to start, lamb chops for main, and caramelized white chocolate mousse for dessert. Not too shabby! It would make a great place for a romantic date.
Just be mindful though, because you’ll need to pay an additional supplement for some things on the menu, like the sea bass. Those things are marked out for you so you should be able to tell straight away.
Lunch at Aqua Shard is available Monday to Friday from 12 – 2:30pm.
Halal food status: Aqua Shard don’t serve any halal meat. They do have halal fish and vegetarian options.
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2. OXO Tower Restaurant, Southbank
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For a fancy afternoon tea in London with river views
The view from the top of the OXO tower is just lovely! You get the full sweep of Southbank and the river Thames.
Best of all, you can visit the OXO restaurant for an afternoon tea at £35 per person. Their tea includes some interesting things I’ve not seen before, like finger sandwiches of golden beetroot and date molasses. For a more traditional option, try the slow-cooked beef rump sandwiches (with truffle cheese).
And from the dessert part of the afternoon tea you’ve gotta try the raspberry choux buns – they’re a delight. All in all, it’s not bad for an affordable restaurant in central London with a view.
Halal food status: OXO Tower Restaurant don’t serve any halal meat. They do have halal fish and vegetarian options.
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3. Duck and Waffle, Liverpool Street
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For the best views over the city of London
Ok, so Duck and Waffle is a super fancy restaurant in central London, and it’s got a price tag to match.
But there’s one reason I’m including it in the list of affordable restaurants in London with a view. And it’s because you can order their signature ‘duck and waffle’ dish for £20, and a side for £7. Bringing your total to under £35.
I’d go at lunch with a couple of my girlfriends, eat some scrumptious food and enjoy the views over central London.
Halal food status: Duck and Waffle don’t serve any halal meat. They do have halal fish and vegetarian options.
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4. Le Pont De La Tour, Tower Bridge
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For cool views over Tower Bridge and the river Thames
At Le Pont De La Tour you can try the three course ‘Taste of Summer’ menu, priced at £35. There are a bunch of yummy things to choose from, but I’d start with the duck confit tart, then have the soft herb gnocchi, and finish with crème brulee.
As for the view, Le Pont De La Tour have brilliant vistas over Tower Bridge in central London.
Halal food status: Le Pont De La Tour don’t serve any halal meat. They do have halal fish and vegetarian options.
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5. Plateau, Canary Wharf
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For lunch with views over Canary Wharf
One of my favourite things to do in London is to walk around Canary Wharf. On a weekend, you have it almost entirely to yourself. If you’re in the area, Plateau do a two-course set menu at £27. And their restaurant has beautiful views over Canary Wharf.
Halal food status: Plateau don’t serve any halal meat. They do have halal fish and vegetarian options.
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6. The Petersham, Richmond
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For romantic views over rolling Richmond and the river
Feel like eating at a restaurant with romantic views over rolling greenery? The Petersham is the place to be. It has some of the best views over the river Thames in Richmond, and an afternoon tea for £32.50.
The menu includes smoked salmon finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, and a variety of delicious cakes.
Afternoon tea at The Petersham is available Wednesday to Sunday from 2 – 6pm
Halal food status: The Petersham don’t serve any halal meat. They do have halal fish and vegetarian options.
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So that’s my ultimate list of affordable restaurants in London with a view! I’ve massively enjoyed writing about them and hope this list helps plan your next fun/romantic meal out. When it comes to stunning views, London does them beautifully.
Have you been to any affordable restaurants in London with a view? Let us know your thoughts on our Instagram.
Disclaimer – all halal food status notes for each restaurant are true at the time of writing. Please do check with the restaurant before you make a booking/dine to make sure the halal food status still applies.
