Typical dishes, traditional meals, & British culinary specialties

Tips for finding great restaurants in Britain

Picnic like a king on the budget of a pauper

Prix-fisse, tourist menu, lunch menu—a fixed-price or set tourist menu may not be the best meal you could have at that restaurant, but it's certainly often the best budget option

Tips to save money on dining in Britain and eat better for it

Do not leave 15% when the gratuity is already included

If you cannot avoid the breakfast charge, make the most of it

Be your own chef and you can save money and add an extra cultural experience to your trip

Lunch at a fancy restaurant will often cost less than dinner

Become a street food gourmet

From fish 'n' chip to food trucks, there are many excellent (and inexpensive) British versions of fast food to try

Skip the big slab of meat and order two starters instead—more variety, lower cost

Eat less; save more

Bottled water costs $2–$10. Tap water does not.

Pick the Chateau My-Brother-In-Law, last-year's vintage