Going on holiday is an exciting experience but waiting in transit is definitely the worst part of travel.
Nothing speeds up the wait for a flight like a good slap-up meal, or a cheeky pint or two to get one into the holiday mood.
With Heathrow Airport being the largest airport in the UK, there are plenty of options for restaurants, cafes and bars to suit every budget.
If you need a bit of familiarity before you fly, many well-known food chains have sites at Heathrow.
However, if you want to push the boat out a little more instead, you’ll be just as well catered to. Celebrity chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal have openings in the airport, where you can enjoy their signature styles of cooking.
For those who want to splash out, Heathrow has a few spots that serve oysters, caviar and Champagne before you head to the gate.
There are some restaurants that actually appear at every terminal in Heathrow, so you can always rely on them as an option.
For those of you getting excited for the summer holidays, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best places to eat at Heathrow Airport.
1. Fortnum & Mason bar: Terminal 5
Without doubt one of the more indulgent options at Heathrow, Fortnum & Mason’s bar serves British classics. There’s everything from a breakfast offering that includes a pretty mean sounding croque monsieur to easy all-day options like salade niçoise, Wye Valley asparagus with hollandaise, or a Welsh rarebit toastie served with tomato compote.
2. Caviar House & Prunier: Terminal 5
For those of you looking to treat yourself before your holiday Caviar House & Prunier has a selection of fresh oysters, caviar, and smoked salmon and champagne (of course).
3. The Perfectionist’s Cafe: Terminal 2
The Perfectionists’ Café, created by Heston Blumenthal, serves all the British classics including fish and chips, hamburgers and the full English breakfast. It even has its own futuristic nitrogen ice cream parlor.
4. The Queen’s Arms: Terminal 2
The Queen's Arms offers an international menu with dishes including spiced chicken thighs, Moroccan lamb tagine and Keralan vegetable curry.