Overview
Eating out in London
London has one of the densest restaurant scenes in the world, from West End theatre-dinner spots to food markets in Borough and Camden and neighbourhood curry houses in Brick Lane and Tooting. Menus here are read by people who may not share a first language with the staff.
Costs are high and menus change constantly: seasonal dishes, pre-theatre set menus and price updates. A permanent QR code on the table means one print run for the code and unlimited changes to what it opens.
Neighbourhoods
Where people eat out in London
- 01
Soho and the West End
Pre-theatre menus with fixed times, tourists and fast table turns. A digital menu lets you switch from the pre-theatre set to the full menu at a set hour without changing cards.
- 02
Shoreditch and East London
Small plates, natural wine and menus that change weekly. Changing an item in ListoQ takes a minute and publishes instantly.
- 03
Borough, Camden and the markets
Stalls and counters with queues and little space for printed menus. A QR code on the counter lets guests read the menu, allergens included, while they wait.
Menu tips
Menu tips for venues in London
Publish two to four languages
English plus French and Spanish covers many visitors; add Italian or German for central and tourist-heavy areas.
Update prices without reprinting
London price changes are frequent. Edit prices in ListoQ, check the draft and publish; the QR code on every table stays the same.
Put allergens on the dish, not in a folder
Tag each item with the 14 allergens so guests and new staff see the same information. Large groups with mixed diets will thank you.
Languages
Which menu languages to publish in London
These are the languages most guests in London read comfortably, in the order worth adding them. Start with the first two and add the rest when your busiest season brings those guests in.
Suggested order of menu languages
- 1
English - 2
Français - 3
Español - 4
Italiano - 5
Deutsch
How languages work in ListoQ
Each menu has a default language plus any extra languages you add. You translate item names and descriptions per language; allergen labels and dietary tags come from built-in lists and appear translated automatically. Guests switch language on the menu page itself.
With ListoQ
How ListoQ runs your QR menu in London
One QR code that never needs reprinting
ListoQ gives each venue a permanent QR code and link. Change a price or a dish of the day and guests in London see it the moment you publish.
The 14 EU allergens on every dish
Tag allergens and vegetarian or vegan options per item in ListoQ, so the information guests ask about is on the menu instead of in a folder behind the bar.
Import the menu you already have
AI import in ListoQ reads a PDF, Excel, Word file or photo into a draft. You review it, add your languages and publish when it is ready.
FAQ
Questions from venues in London
- Do London restaurants still need paper menus?
- Keep a few printed copies for guests without a phone. The QR menu becomes the main menu that is always current, and paper becomes the backup.
- Can I show a 12.5% service charge on the menu?
- Yes. Add a line about service charge to a category description, for example at the top of the mains, so guests read it before they order.
- Which languages should a London menu have?
- Start with English and one or two of French, Spanish and Italian. Near museums and big attractions, German is worth adding too.
More locations
More city guides in the UK
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- BirminghamBalti houses, a growing fine-dining scene and busy exhibition weeks at the NEC.
- United Kingdom: rules, languages and all citiesAllergen rules under the Food Information Regulations, calorie labelling for large chains and guests from every continent.