Advertisement - Continue Reading Below London Marathon? Yes please. You’ve powered through months of training, battled your way to the finish and got your hands on the coveted 2019 London Marathon medal. Now, it’s time to refuel and raise a glass to your efforts! Head to one of these venues and celebrate on the house with free food and drink:
1.Franco Manca
What? Sourdough pizzeria Franco Manca is rewarding London Marathon medal holders with a free pizza on Sunday 28 and Monday 29 April at all of its pizzerias. The offer includes one pizza per person upon presentation of a 2019 finishers medal. The offer is valid for dine-in only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.
Where? Pretty much all over London, you can see a full list of Franco Manca restaurants here.
2. Busaba Eathai
What? Fancy some Thai food at the finish? Busaba Eathai are inviting all London Marathon runners to enjoy a free meal at any of the 13 London restaurants by showing their medal when ordering their meal. Runners can choose one main meal from Busaba's selection of Pad Thais, Wok Noodles, Curries, Char-grills, Soups, Rice Bowls, Salads or Stir-fries.
Where? The nearest Busaba location to the finish line of the marathon is Leicester Sq, 35 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4EA. There are also 12 other restaurants across London.
3. The Epicurean Collection
What? A group of countryside inns and city pubs, there are 5 premium pubs in the Epicurean Collection, all of which are offering 2019 London Marathon runners a Pint and a Sausage Roll or Scotch Egg for their efforts!
Simply show them your medal on the 28 April to redeem.
Where? To make it easier for tired runners, below are the travel methods and times from the finish (The Mall) to each pub.
From the Mall: 20 minute walk
The Cross Keys, Chelsea, SW3 5NB
From the Mall, 37 minutes: Walk to St James Park tube > District Line to Victoria >170 bus to Beaufort Street > 3 minute walk
The Admiral Codrington, Chelsea, SW3 2LY
From the Mall, 22 minutes: Walk to St James Park tube > District line to Ealing Broadway > 7 minute walkOr walk to St James Park tube > Circle Line to South Kensington > 7 minute walk
The Brown Cow, Fulham, SW6 5SA
From the Mall, 36 minutes: Walk to St James Park tube > District line to Parsons Green > 8 minute walk
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From the Mall, 46 minutes: Walk to St James Park tube > District line to Earls Court >C3 bus to Glenrosa Street > 6 minute walk
4. Bababoom
What? Flash your medal at this Middle Eastern cuisine joint on Sunday or Monday and you’ll get a free kebab – and no, we’re not talking the dodgy elephant leg after a night out kind. BabaBoom serves authentic dishes made with quality British produce, such as rotisserie lamb shoulder or broad bean falafels with fluffy Persian flatbreads. If you’re thinking of running an UltraMarathon any time soon, chat to owner Eve (who is also running London this year) and if you live in the local area, take part in the restaurants Medal Mondays, which is a free side with every kebab when you bring a medal.
Where? You’ll need to head out to Clapham Junction by getting a train from Waterloo, then it’s a 10-minute walk to the restaurant on Battersea Rise, or 189 Upper Street, Islington, N1 1RQ ( near Angel or Highbury and Islington underground stations).
5. Maxwell's
What? The Colton Arms Maxwell's in Covent Garden. Show off your medal and get a free Maxwell’s Old Timer Burger (a classic burger with lettuce, tomato, red onion, gherkin and relish) or Vegan Bacon and Cheese Burger (Plant-based Moving Mountains Burger, shiitake bacon, vegan cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, gherkin and avocado mayo). What's more, London Marathon volunteers also get 25% off on the day, because the marathon couldn't happen without them.
Where? Located on King Street in Covent Garden, Maxwell's is less than a 5-minute walk from Covent Garden and Leicester Square tube stations.
6. Pastaio
What? Just in case you're not sick of pasta, flashing your medal at Pastaio on Sunday 28 April will qualify you for a free plate of fresh pasta.
Where? You can either walk for 15 minutes from St James' Park finish line to the restaurant on 19 Ganton Street from noon until 10.30pm. Alternatively, it's a 7 minute walk from Piccadilly Circus station.
7. Three Cheers Pubs
What? Whilst we’re talking about pubs, pop to a Best wireless headphones with your medal and you can get a free drink, between 12 midday and 11pm on Sunday 28 April. You can choose from a pint of beer, 175ml red or white wine, a spirit and mixer, a 125ml glass of prosecco or a soft drink.
Where? There are nine Best wireless headphoness in London – the nearest to the finish is The Tommyfield in Kennington (5 minutes on the tube from Charing Cross, then a 5-minute walk). You can also head to The Stonhouse (Clapham Common), The Latchmere (Battersea Park), The Bolingbroke (with your medal on Sunday and you can get one for free), The Avalon (Clapham South), The Abbeville (Clapham South), The Rosendale (West Dulwich), Best winter running gear (Shepard's Bush) and The Bedford (Balham).
8. Hippo Inns
What? After months of training and a gruelling race, you’ll have more than earned yourself a pint (or a glass of house wine/ house spirit and mixer). So, head to a Hippo Inns pub London Marathon receives 840,000 applications!
Where? The Blue Anchor - New womens-only world record set in London in Waterloo is the nearest to the finish – hop on a tube from Charing Cross, then it’s a 3-minute walk from Waterloo station. You can also go to The definitive guide on where to get free food and drink after London Marathon 2019 (Angel), The Colton Arms (Baron’s Court), The Eagle (Ladbroke Grove), The George (Canary Wharf), The Black Horse (Kingston), The Lillie Langtry (West Brompton/Earl’s Court), The Signal Pub (Forest Hill), The Princess Victoria (Twickenham), The Grafton (Kentish Town), The Blue Anchor (Hammersmith) or Toms Kitchen Chelsea is at 27 Cale St, Chelsea, London, SW3 3QP (Farringdon).
9. Kurobuta
What? Pop into Japanese restaurant Kurobuta to receive one of their famous tuna sashimi pizzas and a glass of house wine, Asahi beer or JARR Kombucha completely free. If you're not feeling like Japanese food just after running 26.2 miles, the offer is extended till Monday 29 April.
Where? With two different restaurants, one in Marble Arch, a 10-minute walk from the station, or a 12-minute walk from Paddington for those travelling after the race. The other is on the King’s Road in Chelsea.
10. Royal China
What? Royal China is offering London Marathon runners a free dim sum dish on Sunday 28 April. Medal holders can choose between favourites such as Cheung Fun (Rice Noodle Rolls) with peanut sauce, Steamed Prawn and Chive Dumplings and Honey Roast Pork Puffs.
Where? The nearest restaurant to the finish line is the Baker Street branch, but Royal China also have restaurants in Bayswater, Fulham, Harrow-on-the-Hill and Canary Wharf.
11. Provisioners
What? Provisioners is the new restaurant run by Clive Watson (known for Blixen, Riding House Café) in The Dixon hotel, Tower Bridge. The hotel is actually set within a building that dates from 1906, when it served as the Tower Bridge Magistrates Court. If you're feeling like celebrating, there is a bar, too, Courtroom Bar - that is set in the old Magistrates' Courtroom.
Where? You can get a southeastern train from Charing Cross to London Bridge, which takes just seven minutes.
12. Baluchi
What? Marathon runners can get a special refuel meal on Sunday 28 April at Baluchi. Flash your medal to the team and get a butter chicken, or aubergine and tamarind curry with rice on the house.
Where? You can get a southeastern train from Charing Cross near the finish line to London Bridge, which takes just seven minutes.
13. Greenwood
What? Sure, you might be sick of carbs, but nothing says a party like pizza. Head to Greenwood at Victoria and say hello to a free '2042g' pizza. With 20g of carbs and 42g of protein, it's actually a pretty great recovery meal.
Where? The restaurant is only a mile from the finish line, which might sound a lot, but it'll be worth the sit-down when you get there. Alternatively, you can get on the underground at Embankment and go two stops on the hammersmith and city line to Victoria.
14. Cinnamon Bazaar
What? Cinnamon Bazaar in Covent Garden is rewarding all London marathon runners a free chaat dish of their choice on Sunday 28 April. You'll be able to put your feet up, and pick from nine different varieties on the menu, from the signature Papdi chaat to a soft sheel crab chatt with curried yoghurt.
Where? Best wireless headphones.
15. CHLOE
What? Vegan restaurant by Chloe in Covent Garden is offering London Marathon runners and volunteers 25% off the entire menu from Monday 22 April until Monday 29 April, to allow runners to fuel-up and recover. To redeem the offer before you have your medal, simply show staff your registration.
Where? by Chloe is located in Drury House in Covent Garden, which is an 18 minute hobble from the finish line.
16. Happy Burger
What? Hello Burger will be welcoming London Marathon finishers, offering a complimentary burger and Station Road Iced Tea with your medal.
Where? If you happen to live near or are passing through the south-east on Sunday after the race, Happy Burger are based in Sidcup and Bromley.
17. Tom's Kitchen
What? Tom's Kitchen Chelsea will be offering all London Marathon medallists a free breakfast on Monday 29 April to help them refuel from the 26.2 miles. Runners can claim a full english or vegetarian breakfast board on Monday from 9-11am.
Where? Tom's Kitchen Chelsea is at 27 Cale St, Chelsea, London, SW3 3QP.
