London is without a doubt a historical city, and people visiting the English capital will get to know they can hardly turn a corner without bumping into a monument of some relevance. There are plenty of historical dining experiences to be appreciated too – meaning that you don't even have to stop wandering to get food!
Medieval Banquet
The Medieval Banquet guarantees an extraordinary meal you'll never forget, as you get to dine along the side of King Henry VIII and his Tudor court. Knights, troubadours, contortionists, magicians, jugglers, minstrels and medieval tumblers will all also be around to entertain.
Music is selected from the Medieval and Renaissance courts of the 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th centuries, with musicians giving life 800-year-old musical manuscripts.
Dinner will be a hearty four-course meal while singing and dancing wenches top-up their beverages. There is unlimited beer and wine offered during the meal, and after it has finished, why not work off some of those calories on the dance floor, which is open til late?
The Tiltyard Cafe
Tourists are probably going to find the Tiltyard Cafe during a stroll in the delightful grounds of Hampton Court Palace. The place where the cafe is located was originally put to use for jousting by Henry VIII when he was in the bloom of his life. Presently diners will find it to be a colossal, pleasant, open space that is a good option to eat whatever the occasion.
Guests are invited to eat up a impassioned, homemade food, with the menu adapting to every season, and there is also options of other foods and drinks on offer, including sandwiches, afternoon teas, morning coffee and salads. If diners are lucky, the Tudor Kitchen will be in working order, with roaring fires that prepare meals to original Tudor recipes.
The Orangery
The Orangery at Kensington Palace provides beautiful surrounds in which visitors can enjoy a morning coffee, light lunch or an afternoon tea. Originally from 1704, and was once used as a scene to accommodate royal plants during the winter season.
Guests will find this stunning cafe in the impressive grounds of Kensington Palace. When the weather is nice they can sit in the terrace for some alfresco dining.
In the peak of its time the Orangery was used for sumptuous royal occasions, and with the magnificent decor that it is today decorated with, it is easy to fall back in time.
Guests are suggested to drop in the Orangery for afternoon tea, with tasteful treats on the menu including homemade cakes, traditional cream with strawberries, and mouth-watering sandwiches. Visitors looking for a real English tea experience will not be dissatisfied either, with ten different flavours to choose from.
New Armouries Cafe
The Tower of London is possibly the most iconic landmark on London's skyline, and visitors looking for what to do in the English capital are bound to visit. Within its walls they will discover the New Armouries Cafe, which is the perfect point to eat and learn about the history around you. It was originally set up in 1663 as a place to pack away arms and provisions when the Tower became an arsenal. These days, however, it is well decorated and has been converted into a grand and pleasant environment for hungry tourists.
Martin Wynn
