Charing Cross
Places to eat in Charing Cross, London
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Charing Cross is fundamentally a place to eat. The restaurants here draw serious numbers of reviews—Gordon's Wine Bar alone has over 6,000, Maharaja of India nearly 19,000—which suggests these are not casual neighbourhood spots but destinations in their own right. The range spans Indian, Italian, burgers, and wine bars, with ratings clustering around 4.4 to 4.7.
Gordon's Wine Bar, rated 4.6 from over 6,000 reviews, and Maharaja of India, rated 4.7 from nearly 19,000, are the establishments with the strongest track records here. 50 Kalò di Ciro Salvo and Tortilla Charing Cross both rate 4.5. Gordon Ramsay Street Burger and The Clarence Whitehall sit at 4.4. These are well-tested places with substantial followings.
If you are planning to visit Charing Cross for a meal, you should expect a reliable dining scene rather than accommodation or sightseeing. This is somewhere you come to eat and move on, or combine with somewhere else to stay.
Where to stay in Charing Cross
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The Clermont Charing Cross
The Strand, London
Citadines Trafalgar Square London
18/21 Northumberland Avenue, London
The Grand at Trafalgar Square
8 Northumberland Avenue, London
Club Quarters Trafalgar Square
8 Northumberland Ave,br>(adjacent To Trafalgar Square), London
Page8 - Page Hotels
7 - 8 Saint Martins Place, London
Z Hotel Trafalgar
53 Chandos Place, London
The Resident Covent Garden
51 Bedford Street, London
Corinthia Hotel London
Whitehall Place, London
Things to Do in Charing Cross
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The Ghost Bus Tours, London
⭐ 4.4
Harry Styles London Afternoon Tea Bus
⭐ 4.4
London Halloween Afternoon Tea Bus
⭐ 4.4
Taylor Swift Inspired London Afternoon Tea Bus
⭐ 4.4
Monopoly London Tea Tour
⭐ 4.4
Paddington Afternoon Tea London Signseeng Tour
⭐ 4.4
Paw Patrol London Bus Tour
⭐ 4.4
B-Bakery Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
⭐ 4.4
Where to Eat in Charing Cross(20)
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Charing Cross has 20 restaurants and places to eat, with 19 of them rated on Google. The average rating across these venues is 4.6 out of 5. Seven of the listings offer vegetarian options, making it straightforward to find meat-free choices in the area.
Maharaja of India scores highest among the most-recommended venues, with a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 18849 reviews. Gordon's Wine Bar holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 6252 reviews. For pizza, 50 Kalò di Ciro Salvo has a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 6115 reviews. Gordon Ramsay Street Burger – Charing Cross Road is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 5613 reviews.
Tortilla Charing Cross offers a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 3415 reviews, while The Clarence Whitehall is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 3879 reviews.
Whether you're after Indian cuisine, wine bar classics, Neapolitan pizza, gourmet burgers or Mexican-style street food, the restaurants in this central London location provide varied options across different price points and cuisines.
Attractions Near Charing Cross
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The Ghost Bus Tours, London
London · ⭐ 4.4
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Harry Styles London Afternoon Tea Bus
London · ⭐ 4.4
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London Halloween Afternoon Tea Bus
South London · ⭐ 4.4
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Taylor Swift Inspired London Afternoon Tea Bus
South London · ⭐ 4.4
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Monopoly London Tea Tour
London · ⭐ 4.4
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Paddington Afternoon Tea London Signseeng Tour
London · ⭐ 4.4
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Paw Patrol London Bus Tour
London · ⭐ 4.4
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B-Bakery Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
Strand · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in Charing Cross
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Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
⭐ 4.2 · from £24/night
Home Farm Glamping
⭐ 4.8
Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Theobalds Park
⭐ 4.4
Self-Catering Cottages in Charing Cross
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Peckhamsbest Suite
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £591
2A Ruby Street
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £666
22A Warrender Road
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £653
On The Thames
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,246
Gascony Getaway
2 bed · sleeps 6
River Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
Common questions about Charing Cross
Where can I eat in Charing Cross?
We list 20 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Charing Cross.
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