Open since early 2017, the Point A Hotel London Shoreditch is a budget 3-star hotel located near Old Street in East London. Housed in a new build property on a quiet street, this hotel has 181...
Gluten-free London
for fabulous travellers
They even had a sign up saying to ask about their gluten-free options, which I really appreciated, and they were happy to bring me some speciality bread to go with my breakfast.
Review: Point A Hotel London Shoreditch
We are pretty spoilt for choice with gluten-free delights in London these days! There are so many great places to eat out, where not only is the food lovely, but the staff understand how to help you navigate their menu for your dietary restrictions.
There are some great independent cafes and restaurants that cater specifically for or are inclusive of those who can’t or choose not to eat gluten. Plus, many large and small chains are now ensuring that they have options, which are clearly marked on their menus.
The sheer variety is HUGE: pizza, fried chicken, cakes, Thai, Italian, Chinese, burgers and, of course, fish and chips. There is also an increasing number of healthy eateries that omit gluten as part of a meat-free, dairy-free diet, serving up fresh, delicious meals that will make you feel great.
So, all you need to do is follow your tastebuds!
Things to watch out for in gluten-free London
Top tips for dining out
Unmarked menus: some restaurants are very gluten-free friendly but don’t mark the options on their menus (booooo!). So, ask your waiter what they would recommend.
Gluten-free option: some menus will mark a meal as a ‘gluten-free option’. This means that it isn’t gluten-free, but they can adjust the ingredients easily for you. Just make sure to specify that you want it gluten-free.
Allergy vs intolerant: many restaurants will ask if you have an allergy if you indicate you want a gluten-free meal. They are checking if you are coeliac so their chef can take extra precautions with the preparation of your food. Just let them know if you are intolerant (like me) or opt not to eat gluten.
