03 Dec 2024
Where to go for a late night bite in London
Admit it, sometimes food tastes best late at night. But, when that late night craving creeps in… what do you do? We’ve all been there. It’s late and you suddenly feel like eating pasta from your favourite place but the restaurant is already closed and you can’t think of anywhere to go but a fast food place. So you give in and get the fries again – or worse, stay hungry! Luckily, London is quite abundant in late-night eateries. All you have to do is look at this guide and voila, no more late night hunger pangs!
Speaking of pasta, Bar Italia has an excellent classic spaghetti on the menu until 5am every night apart from Saturdays and Sundays. Whether you’re recovering after a night out or fighting insomnia, Bar Italia is a perfect choice to enjoy some late Italian delights. Longing for some dessert? Check out their delicious tiramisu to get your sugar fix.
Wok To Walk is a chain of eateries with several locations in London. If the noodles craving hits you, there’s no better option than Wok. Choose your own base and ingredients to compose your perfect stir-fried noodles. You can dine inside until as late (or early) as 5am on a weekend or order a takeaway. This is possibly one of the best noodle places you’ll ever come across.
Do you ever find yourself craving sugar in the late evening and feeling like you have to get it right there, right now or you’ll go crazy? Lucky for you, Maitre Choux is open until 12am excluding Sundays. The patisserie specializes in picturesque eclairs and choux pastry that will make you drool at the sight of them. Can you think of a better night treat? We can’t either.
La Bodega’s entrance might not look particularly encouraging, especially if you are walking after dark but the interior will be enough to put you at ease. The place serves Mexican food in an atmospheric, chic setting. You can feast on different types of tacos and main meals such as roasted vegetable salad and a selection of meat dishes until 1am from Wednesday until Saturday. Be sure to check out this literal hidden gem.
One of the most popular spots in London, Duck and Waffle serves British and European cuisine 24 hours a day. From freshly baked bread to the signature duck and waffle dish, the restaurant has enough options to satisfy all late-night cravings. It’s located on the 40th floor and captivates with a classy yet homely interior. Relax and enjoy the food while admiring the sunrise. You’re gonna wish the night wasn’t ending.
Another 24/7 gem, VQ is a cafe, restaurant and a bar in one. Have you ever felt like eating breakfast at midnight? VQ restaurant offers breakfast and other meals at any time of the day (or night). The venue has everything your heart might desire: pasta, burgers, omelettes, fries and desserts. Plus, alcohol available 24 hours a day.
MEATliquor has locations across London and the one found on Upper Street (always bustling with late night activity) is perfect for fixing the hunger crave. MEATliquor (as the name suggests) is this team’s thing… expect beef, halal chicken, veggie, plant-based, dogs, wings, rings and fries. The bar offers plenty of classic cocktails with a healthy measure of signature cocktails, craft beers, sodas and shakes thrown in, too.