Plan a food trip to United Kingdom

A food trip to United Kingdom is planned around its markets, classes and regions: Deanes, Ox. Choose laid-back for two things a day, or packed for four.

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Price bands are thirds of what United Kingdom itself charges, not a fixed dollar figure - the cheapest third in Vietnam and in Norway are nowhere near the same number. Flights and accommodation are not included.

Your 5-day food and drink plan for United Kingdom

Where you stayBelfast 3 nightsGlasgow 2 nightsabout 175 km between them

5 days · packed · 10 of 19 bookable now · activities from about $623

  1. Day 1 Belfast

    1. Deanes in Belfast, United Kingdom

      morning

      Deanes

      Belfast

      Restaurant located in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

    2. Ox in Belfast, United Kingdom

      afternoon

      Ox

      Belfast · 0.8 km from Deanes

      Restaurant in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

    3. Giant's Causeway and Titanic Distillers Tour from Belfast in Belfast, United Kingdom

      evening

      Giant's Causeway and Titanic Distillers Tour from Belfast

      Belfast · from $77

    4. Belfast Political Taxi Tour in Belfast, United Kingdom

      eveningalso worth doing

      Belfast Political Taxi Tour

      Belfast · from $61

    Where to eat

    • Breakfast

      St George's Market

      The last surviving Victorian covered market in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

      Belfast · 0.4 km away

    • Lunch

      Ox

      Has had a Michelin star since 2016.

      Belfast · 0.0 km away

    • Dinner

      Crown Liquor Saloon

      A pub in Great Victoria Street in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

      Belfast · 0.1 km away

  2. Day 2 Belfast

    1. St George's Market in Belfast, United Kingdom

      morning

      St George's Market

      Belfast

      Market hall. Dates from 1899. Grade B+ listed building.

      Just turn up
    2. Titanic Belfast Tickets in Belfast, United Kingdom

      afternoonalso worth doing

      Titanic Belfast Tickets

      Belfast · from $51 · 1.6 km from St George's Market

    3. Botanic Gardens in Belfast, United Kingdom

      eveningalso worth doing

      Botanic Gardens

      Belfast · 3.2 km from Titanic Belfast Tickets

      Botanical garden. Dates from 1828.

      Just turn up
    4. Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Bus Pass in Belfast, United Kingdom

      eveningalso worth doing

      Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Bus Pass

      Belfast · from $36

    Where to eat

    • Lunch

      Northern Whig

      A bar housed in a historical building at 2-10 Bridge Street in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

      Belfast · 0.7 km away

    • Dinner

      The Muddlers Club

      Awarded a Michelin star in the 2020 Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland.

      Belfast · 0.7 km away

  3. Day 3 Belfast

    1. WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre in Belfast, United Kingdom

      morningalso worth doing

      WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

      Belfast

      Nature reserve in United Kingdom.

    2. Carrickfergus Castle in Belfast, United Kingdom

      afternoonalso worth doing

      Carrickfergus Castle

      Belfast · 21.7 km from WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

      Irish castle near Belfast.

    3. Game of Thrones, Westeros & Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Belfast in Belfast, United Kingdom

      eveningalso worth doing

      Game of Thrones, Westeros & Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Belfast

      4.589 reviewsBelfast · from $47

    4. Titanic Experience and Giant's Causeway Tour from Belfast in Belfast, United Kingdom

      eveningalso worth doing

      Titanic Experience and Giant's Causeway Tour from Belfast

      Belfast · from $113

    Where to eat

    • Lunch

      Kelly's Cellars

      Built on March 14, 1720, it is one of the oldest pubs of Belfast.

      Belfast · 15.1 km away

  4. Day 4 Glasgow

    1. Travel day

      Belfast to Glasgow

      About 175 km by train · allow around 2h 30m

      Journey time is an estimate rather than a timetable - check the operator before you book anything tight on either side of it.

      Book direct
    2. Willow Tearooms in Glasgow, United Kingdom

      afternoon

      Willow Tearooms

      Glasgow

      Tea house. category A listed building.

    3. Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle Tour from Glasgow in Glasgow, United Kingdom

      eveningalso worth doing

      Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle Tour from Glasgow

      Glasgow · from $94

    4. Stirling, Loch Lomond & Outlander Day Tour from Glasgow in Glasgow, United Kingdom

      eveningalso worth doing

      Stirling, Loch Lomond & Outlander Day Tour from Glasgow

      Glasgow · from $99

    Where to eat

    • Breakfast

      Bridgeton Cross Retail Market

      A morning market, open 10am to 3pm.

      Glasgow · 2.8 km away

    • Lunch

      Horse Shoe Bar, 17-21 Drury Street, Glasgow

      The Horse Shoe Bar (or Horseshoe Bar) is a public house on Drury Street, Glasgow, Scotland.

      Glasgow · 0.5 km away

  5. Day 5 Glasgow

    1. Auchentoshan distillery in Glasgow, United Kingdom

      morning

      Auchentoshan distillery

      Glasgow

      Trademark. Dates from 1823.

    2. Littlemill distillery in Glasgow, United Kingdom

      afternoon

      Littlemill distillery

      Glasgow · 3.5 km from Auchentoshan distillery

      Scottish whisky distillery. Dates from 1772.

      Just turn up
    3. Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour in Glasgow, United Kingdom

      eveningalso worth doing

      Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

      Glasgow · from $23

    4. Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour in Glasgow, United Kingdom

      eveningalso worth doing

      Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour

      Glasgow · from $23

Prices are indicative and in Australian dollars. Flights and accommodation are not included. Distances between stops are straight-line, so a walking or driving route will be longer, and they are shown only where both stops have a known location. Items marked also worth doing sit outside the food and drink theme and are there because they are among the best things to do in United Kingdom.

Before you fly to United Kingdom

The part an itinerary app leaves out. These are United Kingdom's rules for Australian passport holders, re-read from the official source and dated below.

Entry

No visa, but Australians need an approved UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before boarding.

United Kingdom visa and entry rules

Passport

Check your passport covers the whole trip with room to spare. A fare is non-refundable long before a passport renewal is.

Check your passport against this rule

Your checklist

21 things to sort for United Kingdom, built from these same rules, 3 of them essential.

United Kingdom travel checklist

  • Passport valid - valid for the duration of your stay
  • Apply for your UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
  • Take out travel insurance

Last reviewed 2026-10-24. Entry requirements change without notice. Always confirm with the official sources below before you book or fly.

Sort these before you go

The two things worth having arranged before a food and drink trip to United Kingdom, compared on price.

United Kingdom eSIM plans

Airalo

1GB · 7 days

32k
Works in United Kingdom1GB of data7 days validity
$8 AUD

Saily Cheapest 10GB

10GB · 15 days

6k
Works in United Kingdom10GB of data15 days validity
$14 AUD

Airalo Recommended

10GB · 15 days

32k
Works in United Kingdom10GB of data15 days validity
$15.50 AUD

United Kingdom money and cards

Wise Best exchange rate

Wise debit card

45k
Mid-market exchange rateHold 40+ currenciesFree ATM allowance each month
0.43%-0.65% conversion fee

Revolut No weekday FX fee

Revolut Standard

30k
Interbank rates Monday to Friday30+ currenciesInstant spend notifications
0% FX fee
Compare only

ING Orange Everyday ATM fees rebated

ING Orange Everyday

22k
Rebates international ATM feesNo international transaction feeFull Australian bank account
0% FX fee

Prices are indicative, shown in AUD and refreshed from provider APIs where available. Always confirm the final price on the provider's site - it is the price that applies. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never changes what you pay. Partners are listed before providers who pay us nothing, as our terms set out; sorting by price ignores all of that and orders on the number alone. How we make money.

Food and drink trip questions

Do I need to book restaurants and food tours in advance?

Cooking classes and food tours, yes - they run small and fill up. Street food and markets, no. The plan marks which is which, and anything bookable can be held before you leave Australia.

What if I have dietary requirements?

Cooking classes and organised tours will almost always accommodate them if you say so when booking rather than on the day. Street food is harder to control, so it is worth learning the phrase for what you cannot eat in the local language before you go.

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