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Where to Eat in London: Strong English Tea From Mark Wiens | Varedelo
This guide turns We Tried Every Oldest Restaurant in London (Since 1798!) from Mark Wiens into a practical restaurant map with 5 saved spots around London. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a deli. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mark Wiens returned to E. Pellicci after 12 years to experience a massive full English breakfast and the high-energy hospitality of the owner, Nev. He was particularly impressed by the unique addition of Italian dishes like lasagna and pesto alongside traditional British staples like Cumberland sausages and white pudding. Mark highlighted the 'perfectly oozy' egg yolk and the snap of the sausages as standout elements of this historic London institution.
What this map is good for
- Planning a british restaurant stop or short itinerary in London.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 5 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Rules
British Restaurant in 35 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7LB, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Price level: Very expensive
Hours: Hours available - M.Manze Tower Bridge
British Restaurant in 87 Tower Bridge Rd, London SE1 4TW, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Paul Rothe & Son
Deli in 35 Marylebone Ln, London W1U 2NN, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Hours: Hours available - E Pellicci
Italian Restaurant in 332 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 0AG, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available - Sweetings
Seafood Restaurant in 39 Queen Victoria St, London EC4N 4SF, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Strong English tea
- Full English breakfast
- Cumberland sausages
- Black pudding
- White pudding
- Fried bread
- Spaghetti napoli
- Penne ragu
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited E. Pellicci cafe in London
- Reunited with owner Nev after 12 years
- Filmed with fellow YouTuber Gary Eats
- Observed traditional tea preparation
- Toured the kitchen and watched the griddle cooking
- Learned about East End 'tomato' pronunciation
- Performed the 'egg test' on a runny yolk
- Explored the history of London's oldest restaurants
Planning notes for London
London is a city with a documented history spanning approximately two millennia, originating as the Roman settlement of Londinium in AD 47. Its historical heritage is preserved in four UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich, the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The city’s architectural landscape includes the 11th-century White Tower, the 17th-century Baroque dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Must-try foods nearby
- Sunday Roast with Bone Marrow Gravy
A quintessential British tradition reaching new heights in 2026. While classic beef and Yorkshire puddings remain. - Hand-Pulled Biang Biang Noodles
The obsession with regional Chinese cuisine, specifically Shaanxi-style 'belt' noodles, remains a London staple. - Omelette Arnold Bennett
A classic London dish originally created at the Savoy Hotel, this open-faced omelette made with smoked haddock, Hollandaise sauce, and Parmesan is seeing a massive revival. - Venison Scotch Egg
A sophisticated twist on the picnic classic. London's gastropubs have turned the humble Scotch egg into a gourmet starter. - Fresh Pasta with Nduja and Pistachio
Italian food is as popular as ever, but the 2026 focus is on specific regional ingredients like spicy Calabrian Nduja and Sicilian pistachios.
When to go: The best time to visit London is during late spring (May to June) or early autumn (September to October) for mild temperatures and blooming parks without the intense summer crowds. While July and August offer the warmest weather and peak street food.
Local tips
- Always stand on the right side of escalators in the Underground to allow commuters to pass on the left.
- Pay for all public transport using a contactless card or mobile device, as buses do not accept cash.
- Check both directions when crossing the street and look for 'Look Left' or 'Look Right' markings on the pavement.
- Tipping is generally expected at around 10-12.5% in sit-down restaurants, but check if a service charge is already included in the bill.
What travelers are noticing
- London's first Spanish Tortilla Bar by Bask Street Boys at Seven Dials Market, featuring loaded tortillas with Txistorra and Basque pintxos.
- The 'Swicy' (sweet-meets-spicy) food movement, popularized by viral street eats like Rambutan’s mutton rolls with tamarind ketchup and Scotch Bonnet chilli jams.
- Artisanal tea rituals and 'Tea Tonics,' with a surge in viral spots for Malaysian-style Teh Tarik and roasted Hojicha lattes replacing standard coffee runs.
Extra place context
- Rules
Known for: Sticky Toffee Pudding. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Sticky Toffee Pudding
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from We Tried Every Oldest Restaurant in London (Since 1798!), with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.