As we celebrate the Best of British for the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we couldn’t forget about British food! From Sunday roast dinners and fish& chips to the humble picnic and quintessentially British afternoon tea, make your visit to Oxford Street memorable with some delicious food!
A Sunday Roast
Every Brit will have fond memories of gathering around the table and having a Sunday roast (even in summer!). Experience this for yourself at the impressive Berners Tavern at the 5-star London EDITION. Served with the biggest Yorkshire puddings, crispy yet fluffy roast potatoes, seasonal veg and a rich and creamy cauliflower cheese – settle into the grand dining room and tuck into a Sunday roast like no other.
A picnic
If the weather allows, a picnic at one of the many green spaces around Oxford Street is a great way of experiencing a British tradition that dates back centuries. Head to M&S or the Waitrose food hall in the basement of John Lewis and grab your ‘picky bits’ as we like to call them. No picnic is complete without staples such as sausage rolls, pork pies or a quiche. Lay out your spread and tuck in, not forgetting strawberries and cream to finish on a sweet note!
An Afternoon Tea
No Best of British celebration is complete without a proper afternoon tea—and Oxford Street has something for every kind of tea lover. For a touch of timeless elegance, the Bond St Tea Rooms offers a traditional afternoon tea with all the classics: freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, delicate finger sandwiches, and a selection of fine teas served in a charming, quintessentially British setting.
Looking for something a bit more playful? Further up Oxford Street, the Sanderson London invites you down the rabbit hole with its Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea. Expect colourful treats, curious teapots, and a menu full of imaginative delights – a wonderfully whimsical twist on a British tradition.
A very British tipple
British sparkling wine is on the up and is even challenging their cousin, the famous champagne! Celebrated for its fine bubbles and grown in the sunnier parts of the UK in southern England, enjoy a glass of fizz to toast to the Best of British cuisine on Oxford Street. The Nest at the Treehouse Hotel offers impressive views over the city and English sparkling wine by the glass.
For British cocktails, head to the Punch Room at the London EDITION, renowned for its creative mixology and signature drinks using local spirits. Sip on a classic Pimm’s or a bespoke gin cocktail in the hidden away speakeasy setting.
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