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Lindiwe’s United Kingdom Local Guide

Hi! I’m Lindiwe from @behindtheallergy. While I recently moved to Ireland, I lived in London for the past 10 years! I’m allergic to peanuts, nuts, sesame, lentils, chickpeas, peas, beans, shellfish, kiwi, pineapple, and horses and have found many safe places to eat and drink, which I’ve shared on the Spokin app and are featured in this guide. I’m so excited to share my favourite safe spots! If I had to pick just one favourite, it would be Côte Brasserie not only for amazing French food, but also their allergen awareness, educated staff and incredible allergy menu, which details every ingredient of the dish. UK is famous for so many cuisines—curry, fish & chips, high tea, pie and mash—but because I am English and I have had them so many times, I rarely seek out those dishes. But what I think makes the UK & London famous is our pubs, and my favourite pubs & bars are Churchill Arms, The Wigmore, and Crate Brewery, all in London, Hall & Woodhouse Bath, and Sky Bar Birmingham! If you’re visiting or living in London, there’s so much to do and see! My top recommendations include: Côte Brasserie for great service, Hawksmoor restaurant for a fancy night out, Chipotle for food to go, The Churchill Arms for a cosy pub experience, Portobello Road to say you went (but its very busy and expensive) and Brick Lane for the vibes. See my 58 reviews and follow me on the Spokin app @bhndtheallergy and on Instagram & TikTok @behindtheallergy!

Gluten-Free London Top Picks

Hi! I’m Leslie, and we recently traveled to London! We found several celiac-safe spots for my son and shared them on the Spokin app—they are also all featured in this guide. One of our favorites was Soho Hobson's Fish & Chips, where we had fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding. A fun thing to do if you are in the area is walk along Regent Street and shop. If you have kids, stop at Hamleys, a seven-story toy store! Follow me on the Spokin app @glutenfreefinds to see all of my allergy-friendly reviews and on Insta @glutenfreefinds_pa.

Gluten and Dairy-Free London Top Picks

Hi! I’m Dave and I recently traveled to the UK! I found many safe spots to eat while managing gluten and dairy allergies and shared them on the Spokin app—they are also all featured in this guide. One of my favorites was Mayfair Chippy, where I had the best fish and chips. A fun thing to do if you are in the UK is a sightseeing tour to Stonehenge. Follow me on Spokin @glutenfreedave to see all of my reviews and on Insta @glutenfree.dave!

Matt’s Gluten-Free London Top Picks

Hi! I’m Matt from @glutenfreestreetgang and have been living gluten free in London for the past 6 years. I’ve shared some of my absolute favorite local London finds on the Spokin app, which are featured in this guide. If I could only pick one essential London spot, it would be Manna Dew to get a croissant, cheese twist, and one of everything they bake. London is famous for fish & chips and afternoon tea: Wicked Fish and the Charlie & The Chocolate Factory afternoon tea are my top spots to find them! While eating is a big highlight in London, there’s more to do here than just eat. My favorite activities outside of eating are: 1. Going to a market where local London and visitor London intersect. Borough Market is a classic, but Broadway Market is great to get off the beaten tourist path. 2. See the incredible parks London has to offer. Richmond Park, Victoria Park, or a stroll along the Regent’s Canal towpath are my go-to parks 3. Grab a cocktail at a vibey cocktail bar. Coupette and Equal Parts are my current top picks. 4. It’s cliche, but the museums in London never get old. The V&A and the British Museum have incredible permanent exhibits and an ever-changing list of special temporary ones. 5. As a transportation nerd, I can’t get enough of the London Transport Museum’s events. Their train depot is worth a trip and they even offer tours of abandoned tube stations! NEW: I am launching a newsletter and if you sign up here you will get a BONUS guide to my Favorite Gluten Free Bakeries across 11 countries! See all my reviews and follow me on the Spokin app @gfstreetgang and on Instagram @glutenfreestreetgang! Restaurants | Bakeries |Drinks | High Tea| Markets | Grocery Stores