Where to Eat

London’s ExCeL has a huge number of restaurants, bars and cafes located on The Boulevard (the main avenue running through the centre of the building); these are permanent outlets for the venue.

Please note that food is not allowed into the seats in the main arena. Drinks are allowed but only in plastic containers please – no glass.

The catering outlets that visitors will see around the Show include:

The Bagel Factory, Poke, The Bridge Restaurant, Orzo’s Deli, Costa Coffee, Subway, Chozen Noodle (fast fresh noodles and sushi), Upper Crust (fresh baguettes and tasty coffee), Wrapid (gourmet food in unique flatbreads), Market Express.

Others on site include Prime Burger, Nazari (Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Food), Viva! Burrito, Baba Dhaba (Pakistani Street Food), Rotisserie Chicken, Habanero (Mexican Food), BUN and Poke.

To grab something quick, or for a sweet treat visit Ice Cream, Chocolate Fondue Boulevard Pop up, Hej Central, Hej Cafe, Hej Lounge, Hej Express or Market Express.

You can see where to find all these on the Show map.

Winter Market

In the Winter Market, also located in the Shopping Village, artisan vans will offer, coffee, deli and pastries, Baked Bird, Bian Dang a fusion of Thai and Japanese, 100% Plant-based Goodness from Feed the Village and Nazari (Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Food). For a sweet treat head to the Chocolate Dino Company. In 2024 the Winter Market will be a particular highlight area of the Show as it will have views over the main ring for the London Arena.

Champagne Taittinger Bar and Brasserie

The Champagne Taittinger Bar and Brasserie will be housed in its own exclusive tented structure, giving a wonderful ambience to the interior. In addition it will have an outdoor garden with views on to the International Arena Collecting Ring. All top price ticket holders will be able to collect their Champagne Taittinger Bar and Brasserie access badges at the Show. Afternoon ticket holders will have access until 4pm and evening ticket holders will have access from 3pm. Visitors can enjoy dishes such as fish pie, macaroni cheese, Trout Scotch Egg, prawn cocktail along with a wide selection of drinks from the Bar.

Winter Bar

The Winter Bar is located centrally in the Shopping Village and has a ‘narnia’ style theme complete with polar bear. It is open to all visitors and offers hot and cold soft drinks alongside alcoholic drinks. It has a ‘snack’ menu including sharing dishes such as smoked salmon, charcuterie or cheese platters.

The Bridge Restaurant

Located in the centre of ExCeL’s thriving Boulevard, The Bridge specialises in authentic American classics with a range of choices to suit all tastes, whether you’re in the mood for gooey classic mac & cheese or a nutritious quinoa super salad to give you a midday boost. Bookings can be made via email using this link.

A Seat Whilst you Eat

Whilst we do not allow eating in the arena seating, we are working with our new venue to provide plenty of seating outside the arena where you can settle down and eat the food you have brought with you or food you have purchased at the show.

Looking After Our Environment

ExCeL London strives to look after the environment and has introduced many policies in the past few years. These include:

Free water refills
Biodegradable or recyclable packaging
No plastic straws
Reusable coffee cup discoun