Where can I eat after midnight in London?

Late-night eating in London is genuinely limited compared to other major cities, but a few reliable options exist. Brick Lane in East London has several Bangladeshi curry houses that stay open until 2 or 3 a.m. most nights, and the competition keeps prices reasonable. Chinatown around Gerrard Street in Soho has a handful of places open past midnight, particularly on weekends. For something faster, Barburrito and various kebab shops cluster around major nightlife zones like Soho, Shoreditch, and Camden. Bao in Soho sometimes runs late on weekends. The 24-hour McDonald's on Leicester Square is unglamorous but functional. Avoid expecting much in purely residential areas after midnight; London shuts down earlier than its reputation suggests. Your best strategy is to stay within Soho, Shoreditch, or Brixton on a Friday or Saturday night, where foot traffic keeps kitchens open later and the options expand considerably compared to a Tuesday anywhere.

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