London Restaurant Festival (LRF) is coming to Canary Wharf as it makes its return to the city to celebrate 15 years of the mouth-watering food festival, bringing to the Wharf masterclasses, tastings, and indulgent foodie experiences. The month-long city-wide festival will be taking place from Saturday 30th September to Tuesday 31st October and will celebrate an array of the top restaurants in London, including Canary Wharf’s Fish Game, mallow and Dishoom.
The LRF Autumn Edition, in partnership with American Express, comes after a successful Summer Edition in June and will see the return of dining and discounts, giving foodies the opportunity to test out the diversity of London’s culinary scene.
This season’s festival brings with it the brand-new “Wonders of the Wharf” concept, a culinary celebration intended to give visitors to Canary Wharf a taste of the new openings and much-loved restaurants that the Estate has to offer. The celebration will kick off with a Tasting Menu at Six by Nico on Tuesday 3rd October, where those lucky enough to have secured a ticket will get a chance to try out the restaurants brand-new six course Catalonia menu alongside an accompanying flight of wine.
Those looking to re-awaken their inner child can check out Fairgame on Saturday 7th October where London’s hottest street food stalls will meet the adults only immersive fairground. Street food vendors including Burger&Beyond, Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana and Dos Mas Tacos will be serving up a storm at the adult’s only playground to make for the perfect night out. Tickets are priced at £38, including a signature Fizz & Floss cocktail, a food token and nine fairground games.
On Tuesday 10th October, enjoy date-night in style with dinner at Hawksmoor, the eco-friendly floating pavilion boasting stunning views over Canary Wharf’s docklands, followed by a cocktail masterclass at MMy Wood Wharf where diners and drinkers can soak up their dinner with an accompanying cheese and sweet pairings to conclude a blissful evening of foodie delight.
Those looking to enjoy a bespoke culinary experience can check out the Gourmet Odyssey on Sunday 22nd October – a journey of culinary excellence which includes a six-course lunch across three of the most popular and newly opened restaurants at Canary Wharf. The experience includes mallow, the newly opened 100% plant-based dining experience, Fish Game, charcoaled fish and game feasting by restaurateur Roberto Costa, and Dishoom, the iconic Indian eatery bringing a taste of Bombay to Londoners. At £120 per person, guests will get to experience two courses from each restaurant, paired with Gusbourne English sparkling wine.
Aside from the restaurant events, visitors to the Wharf can benefit from deals from some of London’s most popular restaurants including Sticks’n’Sushi, Iberica, The Ivy, Roka and more. Further details of all “Wonders of the Wharf” events, pricing and ticketing options can be found on the London Restaurant Festival’s website: https://londonrestaurantfestival.com/wonders-of-the-wharf/.