After 26.2 miles, you’ve more than earned it! Here’s a round-up of the best freebies London restaurants, bars and hotels have to offer on race day – London Marathon runners just need to flash their medal to redeem.
FREE FOOD
Chaat Dish | Cinnamon Bazaar Covent Garden & Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea
Keep the celebrations running with a complimentary Chaat at Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Bazaar Covent Garden and Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea. Enjoy traditional Indian street food bursting with sweet, tangy and spiced flavours – from Punjabi vegetable samosa to spiced green potato cake with chickpea vermicelli and chutney.
⭐ Valid on 26th April only. One chaat per person for medal holders
📍Cinnamon Bazaar Covent Garden, 28 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7JS: www.cinnamon-bazaar.com/covent-garden/
📍Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea, Battersea Power Station, Arches Ln, Nine Elms, London SW11 8AB: www.cinnamon-kitchen.com/london-battersea
FREE DRINKS
Pint of Camden Hells | Castle Pubs across London
Enjoy a draught pint of Camden Hells and stop by favourites like The Gipsy Moth in Greenwich, The Sun Inn in Barnes, The White Horse in Parsons Green, or The Engineer in Primrose Hill to toast your achievement. Stick around for a bite to eat and continue the celebrations with seasonal dishes and classic pub-grub favourites on the menu.
⭐️ Valid on 26th April only. One draught pint of Camden Hells per person for medal holders
📍 All Castle Pubs across London: www.castlepubs.co.uk
Pint or Glass of Bubbles | The Brush East London Grand Café
In the heart of Shoreditch, The Brush is rewarding runners with a well-earned drink post-marathon – settle in, soak up the atmosphere and raise a toast to your success.
⭐️ Valid on 26th April only. One pint or glass of bubbles per person for medal holders
📍 84-86 Great Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3JL https://www.thebrushhoxton.co.uk
Glass of Sparking Wine | Kaya Great Northern Hotel
Heading home via King’s Cross after the marathon? Kaya Great Northern Hotel are ready to welcome you with a hard-earned glass of sparkling wine at the Kaya GNH Bar. Be quick though, it’s only available for the first 45 runners to celebrate the 45th year of the London Marathon. The hotel is also offering a 10% discount to those booking its Marathon Package, which includes a runners’ goodie bag filled with treats to get you through.
⭐️ Valid on 26th April only. One glass of sparkling wine per person with a medal, for first 45 finishers to claim
📍 Pancras Rd, London N1C 4TB https://kayagnhlondon.com
Pint or Small House Wine | The Lamb, Bloomsbury
Runners can enjoy a very well-deserved drink at The Lamb in Bloomsbury, with a complimentary pint of their choice or a small glass of house wine.
⭐️ Valid on 26th April only. One draught pint of choice, or small glass of house wine per person with a medal
📍94 Lamb’s Conduit Street, Bloomsbury, WC1N 3LZ: www.thelamblondon.com
Pint of Jubel | Bow Street Tavern, Covent Garden
Cross the finish line, collect your medal and head straight to Bow Street Tavern in Covent Garden where London Marathon finishers will be treated to a free pint of Jubel.
⭐️ Valid on 26th April only. One draught pint of Jubel per person for medal holders
📍 37 Bow Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 7AU: www.bowstreettavern.com
Recovery Boost Smoothie | Lanes of London, Mayfair
Just moments from Hyde Park, Lanes of London is helping runners refuel with a revitalising Recovery Boost Smoothie. Fresh, vibrant and naturally energising, this well-earned blend combines banana for sustained energy, antioxidant-rich berries, hydrating coconut water, orange juice and Greek yoghurt, finished with a touch of honey.
⭐️ Valid on 26th April only. One smoothie per person for medal holders
📍 140 Park Ln, London W1K 7AA: www.lanesoflondon.co.uk