London is a multi-cultural hub with an eclectic mix of restaurants and food to choose from. It's definitely not all 'fish n chips' - although you must not miss out on the UK's most famous dish.

Wahaca is one of our favourite restaurants of the moment. Authentic Mexican market food, made quickly and at a good price. There are now several restaurants across London – the closest for YNA guests would be Covent Garden and Soho. Wahaca does not take bookings, simply turn up, grab a seat and fill your belly with spicy and delicious Mexican food sourced locally and ethically.

Where is it? Wahaca Covent Garden, 66 Chandos Place 
Covent Garden 
London WC2N 4HGT T: +44 (0) 207 240 1883
E: E: coventgarden@wahaca.co.uk Opening times 
Mon-Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm - 10.30pm Wahaca Soho 80 Wardour Street,
Soho,
London, W1F OTF Tel: +44 (0) 207 734 0195 
E: soho@wahaca.co.uk Opening times 
Mon-Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm - 10.30pm

Golden Union Fish Bar If you’re going to try Fish and Chips in London and let’s face it why wouldn’t you? We suggest you find a decent Chippy. Our recommendations would be the Golden Union fish bar in Soho which serves great fish and chips. The portions are big and the staff are friendly so all you need is a cuppa tea to go with it and you have a real slice of London.

Where is it? Golden Union Fish Bar, 38 Poland Street, London W1F 7LY T: +44 (0)20 7434 1933 Open Mon-Sat 11:30am-10pm Subway: Oxford Circus

M Manze For that traditional London comfort food of Pie and Mash (and if you’re feeling up to it Jellied Eels as well) we would suggest M Manzes. Opened in 1902 it is one of the Oldest pie houses in London and still uses the same recipes for its pies today. If you are in the mood for real Cockney themed evening then this is the place to go

Where is it? M Manze, 87 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 4TW T: +44 (0)20 7407 2985 Tube: Borough (over half a mile away) Tube: London Bridge

Punch & Judy Pub: When you are in London you must sample the traditional London Pub. A pint and some hearty pub fayre are as much a part of London as the houses of Parliament. There are of course, thousands of London pubs spread throughout the Capital so if you don’t have the time to explore them all we suggest heading to the Punch and Judy Pub in The Market at Covent Garden where you can enjoy a drink and be entertained by the talented street performers who congregate there daily.

Where is it? Punch and Judy Pub, 40 The Market, Covent Garden WC2 8RB Tube Covent Garden Times: Mon-Sat: 12pm-11pm Sun: 12pm-10:30pm Food served until 7:30pm

Jamie's Italian: For authentic affordable Italian cuisine, TV chef Jamie Oliver has opened several of his ‘Jamies Italian’ restaurants in London. We’ve always had a pleasant experience dining at Jamies Italian the food has always been good and the pasta is always fresh. There is a Jamies Italian in Covent Garden, Shepherds Bush and Islington. Well worth a visit if you’re in the mood for Italian.

Where is it? Jamie's Italian, Covent Garden, 11 Upper St Martin's Lane, London WC2H 9FB T: 0203 326 6390 Opening Times: Monday - Saturday 12 noon - 11.30pm Sunday 12 noon - 10.30pm Tube stations: Leicester Square (Cranbourne Street exit) - 3 minutes walk Covent Garden - 5 minutes walk

Gordons WIne Bar: If you’re looking for somewhere to have a drink and relax whilst taking in a little London history we would recommend heading for Gordons Wine bar just up from Embankment Tube station. This candle lit cellar bar first opened for business in 1890 making it possible Londons oldest wine bar, and very little has changed inside except for the array of wines that are now being served. Gordons only sells wine so don’t go in expecting a cold beer, do go in if you enjoy a warm candlel lit atmosphere that transports you back over 100 years.

Where is it? 47 Villiers Street, just up from Embankment tube station.
Right next door to Charing Cross and a stroll across Hungerford bridge from Waterloo.
Open from 11.00am to 11.00pm every day other than Sunday which is 12.00am to 10.00pm.
 Open on Bank Holidays, except Christmas Day.