London Soho & Chinatown: Food Tour with 7 Stops & Gin Tasting

Seven Stops Through Soho's Food History, From Gin Bars to Chinatown Dumplings

You visit seven handpicked food and drink venues across Soho and Chinatown without arranging reservations or hunting for hidden spots. The guide skips you past lines at popular places, pours gin at three different bars, and moves you through Carnaby Street, the Windmill, and Chinatown's Gerrard Street in a single evening. Book the 3-hour classic if you want to linger. The 2-hour express if you're tight on time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Soho and Chinatown food stops

• Visit Carnaby Street for 1960s culture
• See Spirit of Soho Mural
• Explore Great Windmill Street and The Windmill
• Walk through Soho's Red Light District
• Browse Berwick Street Market
• Discover Chinatown's vibrant culture
• Experience London's Chinatown on Gerrard Street

The experience

You're standing on Carnaby Street as the light starts to shift. Your guide is already pointing out the 1960s storefronts, the Spirit of Soho mural catching the last of the day. This is where the evening food tour through London's Soho and Chinatown actually begins, not with a speech, but with the street itself, and the fact that you're about to eat at seven different places without having to figure out which ones are worth the wait. The guide knows the venues, knows which ones let you skip the line, and knows the stories that make each stop make sense.

The route moves through layers. You'll pass the Windmill on Great Windmill Street (a historic entertainment venue that survived the Blitz), and walk through the parts of Soho that most tourists miss. Then there's the food itself: mozzarella sticks with 'nduja, beef rendang curry with roti canai, BBQ pork bao buns, croquettas, a secret dish that changes depending on what the venues have that night. Three gins at different spots, a vermouth, one exclusive cocktail, one Southeast Asian shot. It's not a tasting menu at one restaurant. It's a real evening of moving through the neighborhood, stopping when something smells good or when the guide knows the owner. Berwick Street Market, Chinatown's red lanterns and bilingual signs on Gerrard Street. You see them as part of the walk, not as photo stops.

The tour runs either three hours or two hours depending on which you book. Both versions hit the same seven stops. The difference is pace and how long you linger. Some venues have dress codes (no full tracksuits or flip-flops), and the tour is 18 and over only, which means the bars and speakeasies actually work. The guide handles the logistics: which door to use, what to order, why this place matters to London's food history. You just show up hungry and ready to move.

What’s included

Your evening includes seven food and drink stops across Soho and Chinatown, three gin tastings at different bars, vermouth, one exclusive cocktail, one Southeast Asian shot, dishes including mozzarella sticks with 'nduja, beef rendang curry with roti canai, BBQ pork bao buns, croquettas, and a secret dish, plus a local food guide who handles entry and timing so you don't queue. The tour runs either 3 hours or 2 hours depending on which you book.

Options for this experience

2 options

Soho Small Group Tour in LondonGuide in English · 15:00 and 16:00Experience our 3-hour secret food tour of Soho and Chinatown in London with a small group of no more than 12 people.

Private Soho Food Tour in LondonGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00Private tour upgrade: select this option to move up to a 3-hour private food tour of Soho in London, just for you and your group.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Secret Food Tours

Is this one for you?Right for adults who want to eat across Soho and Chinatown without spending the evening researching which restaurants to book or standing in lines: the guide's access and the fixed route are what make seven stops fit into one evening.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

What's included in the food tour?

Seven food and drink stops: mozzarella sticks with 'nduja, beef rendang curry, BBQ pork bao buns, croquettas, a secret dish, plus three gins, vermouth, one cocktail and one Southeast Asian shot.

How long does the tour take?

Either 3 hours (Classic) or 2 hours (Express). Both visit the same seven venues. The difference is how long you spend at each one.

Can I do this tour if I'm under 18?

No. The tour is 18 and over only because several venues are bars and speakeasies that don't admit minors.

What are the dress code rules?

No full tracksuits or flip-flops. Some venues have their own dress codes, which the guide will brief you on.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

The tour cannot accommodate eggs, dairy-free, gluten-free, lactose intolerance, coeliac, nut allergies or vegan diets. Contact the operator in advance if you have other restrictions.

Do I need to book restaurants in advance?

No. The guide handles all access and timing. You skip lines at popular spots.

Is public transport nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the tour route.

Can the itinerary change?

Yes. The menu and stops may change based on venue availability, weather and other circumstances.