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Heading into London is always better when there’s good food and drink waiting at the other end. Whether you’re planning drinks after work, a catch up with friends or a relaxed meal in the city, plenty of bars, pubs and restaurants offer appetising money saving deals that would be a shame to mis!
Intrigued? We’ve compiled some of the best meal deals in London to help brighten your day and make your social-time money go further. Let’s dive in!
Slug and Lettuce Waterloo
Why have one course, when you can have two and a drink for less? Head to Slug and Lettuce Waterloo for Midweek Eats and Meets, available Monday to Friday from 4pm to 9pm. Enjoy 1 course and a drink for £14, or 2 courses and a drink for £18.
Choose from a variety of dishes including halloumi fries, crispy shredded chicken, bao buns, cheesy nachos, crispy prawn skewers, and more.
Google rating: 4.2 stars
Address: 1 Chicheley St, London SE1 7PJ
Getting home: This Slug and Lettuce branch is just a 5 minute walk away from Waterloo station.
Azzurro Italian Bar and Kitchen Waterloo
Craving Italian without spending too much? Head to Azzurro Italian Bar and Kitchen Waterloo, where you can enjoy 2 for 1 on pizza and pasta when each customer buys a drink. It is a great choice for an easy lunch, dinner before a show or a relaxed bite after work.
Choose from Italian favourites including stone baked pizzas, freshly made pastas, risottos and salads.
Google rating: 4 stars
Address: 1 Sutton Walk, London SE1 7ND
Getting home: Azzurro is located right by London Waterloo, making it easy to hop back on an SWR train after your meal.
Weekday lunch special at Señor Ceviche
Head to Señor Ceviche for their weekday lunch special, where £19 gets you 7 delicious dishes served to share. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm, it’s a great pick if you’re looking for deals for eating out in London, especially if you want to try their Nikkei Peruvian fusion menu, which brings together Peruvian ingredients and Japanese techniques.
Book online to secure your table and make the most of this tasty lunch deal.
If you’re tempted to spend a little more, the menu also features street food snacks, Peruvian barbecue and salads.
Google rating: 4.5 stars
Address: Senor Ceviche Carnaby, Kingly Court, W1B 5PW
Getting home: Señor Ceviche is in Soho, which is a 15 minute journey away from Waterloo station. Walk 6 minutes to Piccadilly circus and hop on the Bakerloo line from there.
Food and drink deals at Bill’s
Bill’s is a great option if you’re looking for some of the best food deals in London, with plenty of offers to suit different plans. Tuck into the Heritage Lunch Set Menu with 2 courses from £17.95 or 3 courses from £21.95, enjoy £5 pancakes every Friday or go for bottomless pancakes from 3pm to 5pm, Saturday to Thursday.
There’s also a Heritage Dinner Set Menu with a starter and main from £24.95, plus a £20 Prosecco weekend offer if you’re making more of an occasion of it.
Google rating: 4.7 stars
Address: Bill’s Wimbledon, 20 Hartfield Road, London SW19 3TA
Getting home: Bill’s Wimbledon is just a short walk from Wimbledon station, where you can catch regular SWR services
Happy Hour at Cubana Waterloo
Fancy Latin American food, tropical cocktails and a lively atmosphere close to Waterloo? Cubana is a great shout if you’re looking for some of the best food deals in London, with a Cantina Menu from £18 and a healthy kids’ menu for £10.
You can also make the most of 2 for 1 on selected cocktails during Happy Hour from 3pm to 7pm daily, plus Late Night Happy Hour on Fridays and Saturdays and Sunday Happy Hour from 3pm until close. Expect home made Latin American dishes, fresh tropical drinks, outdoor seating and plenty of buzz.
Google rating: 4.5 stars
Address: 48 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7RG
Getting home: Cubana is close to London Waterloo station, so you can easily walk back and catch an SWR train after your meal.
Pub food deals at The Junction
The Junction in Clapham Junction is a handy spot if you’re after good value pub food close to the station. Their small plates deal lets you mix and match 3 dishes for £18.95 or 5 for £26.95 with options like Hot Honey BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos, Crispy Squid and Signature Wings.
If you’re visiting at lunchtime, you can also get a pub lunch and a drink for £10.95, available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 4pm, with the option to upgrade to an alcoholic drink for £2 extra.
Google rating: 4.2 stars
Address: The Junction, 36 St John’s Hill, London SW11 1SA
Getting home: The Junction is just a short walk from Clapham Junction station, where you can catch SWR train.
Unlimited Wings at Brewdog Waterloo
Meet your partner, train buddy, or have a catchup with friends at Brewdog Waterloo after work.Located in Waterloo station, BrewDog’s Unlimited Wings Wednesday is one of the best food deals in London, with 90 minutes of buttermilk chicken wings or beer battered cauliflower from £17.95. Choose from bold sauces like Buffalo, Korean BBQ and Smoky BBQ and be sure to prebook as tables fill up fast.
Spread over two floors, this Brewdog chain has its own brewery, stand-alone cocktailbar, ice cream van, and more.
Google rating: 4.7 stars
Address: Unit G, Waterloo Station, 01 The Sidings, London SE1 7BH
Getting home: This Brewdog branch is conveniently located in Waterloo station, just head to the platform to catch your train home!
Food and drink deals at Brasserie Blanc Southbank
If you’re after something a little more special, Brasserie Blanc Southbank is a great choice for deals for eating out in London with a relaxed Southbank setting. Every Monday, their Muscadet Monday offer includes dressed crab, crispy golden frites and a 175ml glass of Muscadet Sur Lie. It’s a simple but elegant way to start the week, whether you’re meeting a friend, planning lunch or making dinner feel a little more special.
There’s also Happy Hour from Sunday to Friday between 5pm and 7pm, extended until 8pm on Thursdays, with 2 for 1 on selected beers, cocktails, wines and no alcohol drinks.
Google rating: 4.4 stars
Address: Brasserie Blanc Southbank, 9 Belvedere Road, London SE1 8YP
Getting home: Brasserie Blanc Southbank is just a short walk from London Waterloo.
Noodle Nights and Food Deals at Banana Tree Battersea
If you’re craving bold Southeast Asian flavours, Banana Tree Battersea is a great pick. Big Flavour Club members can enjoy Noodle Nights every Wednesday from 4pm with any dish from the Wok Tossed Noodles menu for £9.95, or upgrade to options like Steak Soba, Salmon Soba, Duck Soba or Steak Pad Thai for £3 extra.
There are more ways to save too, including Kids Eat Free every Sunday with the purchase of an adult main, 30% off food for students, £10 off your next visit when you join the Big Flavour Club and 20% off food for NHS, Blue Light and Defence Card holders from Sunday to Friday.
Google rating: 4.6 stars
Address: Banana Tree Battersea, 75 to 79 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1HN
Getting home: Banana Tree Battersea is just a short walk from Clapham Junction station, where you can catch regular SWR services towards London Waterloo and across the network.
Make your money go further with SWR Rewards
You can also find extra savings through SWR Rewards, including:
- 2FOR1 on main courses at Auberge Bar and Restaurant
- 2FOR1 on pizza and pasta at Azzurro Italian Bar and Kitchen Waterloo
- 20% off your food bill at the bar.
Offers and availability can change, so it is worth checking SWR Rewards before you travel to see what is available when you book with us.
Plan your food trip to London with SWR
Planning to try some of the best meal deals in London? Discover cheap train tickets by going off-peak, or purchase a Railcard to save even more. You may benefit from GroupSave or a Family and Friends Railcard if you’re travelling in a group.
If you travel regularly, a Season Ticket could help cut the cost of repeat journeys.
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