London O2 Arena: What restaurants are nearby and where to eat at the venue

As well as being home to one of the capital’s most iconic performance venues, the O2 Arena also houses a vast array of eatery options to check out, from smaller restaurants to several familiar chains.

The popular event spot has a whole load of different cuisines on offer, including burger joints and pizza parlours, so visitors are bound to come across something to their taste. Recognisable names such as Five Guys, Nando’s and Pizza Express are just a few of the well-known eatery’s that call the O2 home.

With more than 20 different establishments across the whole of the entertainment venue, there are both takeaway spots if you’re running late to your show as well as dine-in spots if you have some time to spare.

Additionally, visitors and concertgoers can even opt to venture outside of the arena into the nearby Greenwich area, where there are plenty of other food options to choose from. The local zone also has a few favoured spots of residents and tourists, which are just a short stroll away from the O2.

We break down where O2 concert and event-goers can head to inside the arena as well as in the nearby area for some grub.

Restaurants and dine in spots at the O2

If you’re wanting to sit down for a dine-in meal before you catch your fave artist or group on stage, there are several restaurant spots to consider in the O2 itself.

The arena is home to more than 20 different eating establishments that offer a variety of different cuisines, from burger joints to pizza parlours.

Full list of the O2’s inside food spots:

• Ask Italian 
• All Bar one
• Busaba 
• Cabana
• Five Guys
• Frankie & Benny’s
• Fridays 
• Gaucho
• German Doner Kebab
• Gordon Ramsay Street Burger
• Gourmet Burger Kitchen
• Jimmy’s World Grill & Bar
• Kitchen Pizzeria
• Las Iguanas 
• Marugame Udon
• Nando’s 
• Pizza Express
• Rodizio Rico
• Scarlet Rasoi
• Soukra
• Trap Door
• Thunderbird Fried Chicken 
• Wasabi
• Zizzi
• Wetherspoon
• Slug & Lettuce

Four nearby food spots in Greenwich

If the vast array of restaurants on offer inside the O2 arena is not to your fancy, you could also venture out into the greater Greenwich area for more dine-in and food options.

Eat Fan 

Offering a mix of Chinese, Japanese and Korean-style dishes, Eat Fan is also another eatery nearby the arena.

Rated 4.5 stars on Google reviews, the food spot is just a 12-minute walk from the O2 and a 10-minute stroll from North Greenwich station.

Opening times: Monday - Friday 12pm to 9pm, Saturday - Sunday 11am - 9pm.

Freewheelin Pizza 

Another nearby food spot that is within walking distance of the O2 is the Freewheelin Pizza.

Just a 22-minute walk from the arena, the pizza serving spot also has a rating of 4.5 stars on Google.

Opening times: Friday, 5pm - 9pm, Saturday - Sunday, 12pm - 5.30pm.

Nine Lounge 

Slightly more into the Greenwich area is the Nine Lounge which is a favoured spot by locals and visitors alike.

Rated 4.7 on Google by almost 1,900 reviewers, the restaurant is still near the O2, just a 23-minute stroll away.

Opening times: Sunday - Thursday, 6pm - 12am, Friday - Saturday, 6pm -1am.

Midpoint Restaurant 

Those wanting to explore Greenwich further can carry on to Midpoint. Located right by the Thames, the venue is a 35-minute walk from the O2.

As well as getting a rating of 4,5 on Google, the venue also was awarded the Travellers Choice title from reviewers on Tripadvisor.

Opening Times: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 10pm.