Restaurant prices in United Kingdom

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in United Kingdom? What are the prices in affordable pubs in United Kingdom? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in United Kingdom?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 19.1 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 8.9 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 76 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 11.4 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 2.2 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in United Kingdom, including cheap restaurant, local beer, coffee, imported beer, or Burger King or a similar bar


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in United Kingdom


What currency is used in United Kingdom and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in United Kingdom British pound (GBP £). For 10 US dollars you can get 7.87 British pounds. For 100 US dollars you can get 78.7 British pounds. And the other way around: For 10 British pounds you can get 12.7 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in United Kingdom? What are the prices and costs on the islands belonging to United Kingdom? See here: Prices on islands and cities in United Kingdom

Prices: Bermuda   Jersey   Guernsey   Aberdeen   Belfast   Birmingham   Bradford   Bristol   Cambridge   Cardiff   Coventry   Derby   Dundee  


Price cheap restaurant $19.1 ($11.4 - $32)

cheap restaurant

$19.1 ($11.4 - $32)
4.7% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $5.7 ($3.8 - $8.3)

local beer

$5.7 ($3.8 - $8.3)
4.7% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $4 ($2.5 - $5.7)

coffee

$4 ($2.5 - $5.7)
21% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $1.6 ($1.2 - $2.5)

bottle of water

$1.6 ($1.2 - $2.5)
23% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $8.9 ($7.6 - $10.2)

Burger King or a similar bar

$8.9 ($7.6 - $10.2)
17% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $2.2 ($1.4 - $3.8)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$2.2 ($1.4 - $3.8)
11% is less expensive than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in United Kingdom
(The last update: 3 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in United Kingdom:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $19.1 (£15)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $76 (£60)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $8.9 (£7)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $5.7 (£4.5)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $5.3 (£4.2)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $2.2 (£1.7)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $1.6 (£1.3)
  8. Cappuccino $4 (£3.2)
  9. Espresso Coffee $2.8 (£2.2)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.7 (£2.1)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in United Kingdom

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $2.8(£2.2), 2012: $2.9(£2.3), 2013: $3(£2.3), 2014: $3.1(£2.4), 2015: $3.2(£2.5), 2016: $3.2(£2.5), 2017: $3.3(£2.6), and 2018: $3.4(£2.7)

United Kingdom price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
United Kingdom price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $44(£35), 2011: $51(£40), 2012: $51(£40), 2013: $51(£40), 2014: $57(£45), 2015: $63(£49), 2016: $64(£50), 2017: $64(£50), and 2018: $64(£50)

United Kingdom price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2010-2018
United Kingdom price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $3.8(£3), 2011: $3.8(£3), 2012: $3.8(£3), 2013: $3.8(£3), 2014: $4.2(£3.3), 2015: $4.4(£3.5), 2016: $4.4(£3.5), 2017: $4.8(£3.7), and 2018: $5.1(£4).

United Kingdom price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2010-2018
United Kingdom price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in United Kingdom?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $1.4(£1.1), 2011: $1.6(£1.2), 2012: $1.5(£1.2), 2013: $1.4(£1.1), 2014: $1.4(£1.1), 2015: $1.4(£1.1), 2016: $1.5(£1.2), 2017: $1.5(£1.2), and 2018: $1.6(£1.2) in recent years

United Kingdom price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
United Kingdom price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $1.2(£0.92), 2011: $1.2(£0.97), 2012: $1.2(£0.92), 2013: $1.2(£0.91), 2014: $1.2(£0.93), 2015: $1.1(£0.9), 2016: $1.1(£0.89), 2017: $1.2(£0.91), and 2018: $1.2(£0.91)

United Kingdom price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
United Kingdom price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com