Last updated: October 2026
Here is how to observe Shabbat in London—everything you need to know about Shabbat meals, ready-made Shabbat food, prayer services, synagogues in Central and North London, the Eruv, walking routes, and more.
Shabbat meals in London
Shabbat meals in central London
The Chabad House located in central London, near Regent’s Park, offers Shabbat dinners (though not always, please check with them directly).
Shabbat services are held at the venue, followed immediately by the meal, featuring a diverse crowd, a great atmosphere, and of course tasty, simple food.
Advance registration is required here >
The oldest synagogue in Britain still in use is currently owned by the Sephardic community and is located in the heart of the City of London.
Shabbat services are held there, followed by a lovely Kiddush.
The synagogue offers Shabbat meals every week, hosted by Rabbi Shalom Morris.
To book meals, please register in advance via email, reservations must be made no later than the Wednesday preceding the desired Shabbat.Email: rabbimorris@bevismarks.org.uk
A Glatt Kosher meat restaurant located in the Marylebone neighborhood, near Madame Tussauds and Regent’s Park.
The restaurant offers Shabbat meals by prior arrangement.Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 12:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00.
Address: 26 Paddington St, London W1U 6NJ.
Phone: T +44 20 713 98500Kosher: London Beth Din KLBD.
Shabbat meals in the Hampstead neighborhood
Chabad House of West Hampstead
Offers Shabbat dinner and lunch for locals and tourists.
The Chabad House also hosts a light Kiddush every Shabbat morning following the morning prayers.
Please register via email in advance to confirm whether a Shabbat meal will be held during the week you plan to attend.
Email: info@chabadnw6.com
Shabbat meals in Golders Green
Chabad House for Israelis in Golders Green
Kiddush and Friday night/Shabbat meals offered every week.
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Ready-made Shabbat food in London
Ready-made food for Shabbat in Central London
The famous department store on Oxford Street has a small section for kosher food.
On the ground floor, within the Food Hall, there is a small refrigerator stocked with Gefen kosher grape juice, pre-packaged meals, and a variety of kosher sandwiches including those with cold cuts and the like.
The kosher section is located on the right side of the area.
Glatt Kosher catering service serving all of London.
We also offer ready-made food for Shabbat.
In addition, we rent out Shabbat hot plates and offer Shabbat timers.Email: freshfoodldn@gmail.com
Phone: T +44 7453 816125Kosher: Kosher L’Mehadrin KLBD.
Ready-made food for Shabbat in the Golders Green neighborhood
The Jewish neighborhood of Golders Green offers a wide selection of shops, bakeries, and delis where you can buy ready-made food for Shabbat.
Here are a few recommended places:
A long-established and well-known institution in the heart of Golders Green.
They offer ready-made food for Shabbat at a reasonable price.Opening Hours: Sunday 13:00-21:00, Monday-Wednesday 12:30-21:00, Thursday 10:00-22:00, Friday 8:30-15:00.
Address: 9-10 Princes Parade, Golders Green Rd, London NW11 9PS.
Phone: T +44 20 84592587Kosher: Kedassia, London Beth Din.
A huge supermarket stocked with a wide variety of goods, you can find excellent pastries at reasonable prices, fresh nuts and seeds, and many products from Israel.
Opening Hours: Sunday-Tuesday 7:00-22:00, Wednesday-Thursday 7:00-24:00, Friday 7:00-18:30.
Address: 7 Russell Parade, Golders Green Road, London, NW11 9NN.
Phone: T +44 20 84551429
You can buy challah and pastries for Shabbat at the famous, long-established bakery, which has two branches: in the Hendon neighborhood and in Golders Green.
Opening Hours: Sunday 8:00-22:00, Monday-Wednesday 7:00-22:00, Thursday 7:00-23:00, Friday 7:00-17:00.
Address: 223 Golders green, London NW11 9ES.
Phone: T +44 20 89581205Kosher:Mehadrin.
Synagogues in Central London
The oldest synagogue in Britain still in use is currently owned by the Sephardic community and is located in the heart of the City of London.
Shabbat services are held there, and a lovely Kiddush takes place after the service.
Located in the Fitzrovia neighborhood, near Regent’s Park and a three-minute walk from Chabad Bloomsbury.
It is located near Hyde Park and a 20-minute walk from the Bloomsbury Chabad House.
- Note: All the synagogues on the list are Orthodox.
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The simplest and most convenient way to purchase pounds for your trip is through Fly Money.
Simply order the currency online in advance and pick it up before your flight at the Bank Hapoalim counter at Ben Gurion Airport.
Payment in installments is also available.
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Recommended Hotels for Shabbat Observers in London
London offers a wide range of accommodation options, yet there are very few kosher hotels.
These kosher hotels are located in the Jewish neighborhoods in the north of the city, an area that also boasts an abundance of active synagogues and kosher restaurants.
For all these reasons, staying in the Jewish district over Shabbat is highly recommended.
Recommended non-kosher hotels in central London
On weekdays, many prefer to stay in central London, close to the city’s major sites and attractions.
For Shabbat, you can also choose accommodation suitable for Shabbat observers from the list below, attend services at one of the city’s synagogues (the Bevis Marks Synagogue offers a unique experience), and explore London on foot.
Holmes Hotel London
A long-established English hotel in central London, located near Regent’s Park and the “Sherlock Holmes House,” and just a three-minute walk from the kosher Rubens restaurant.
The hotel provides kosher meals for guests upon request, after booking via Booking.com, guests can contact the hotel to receive the kosher menu and place an order, the kosher meals will be delivered to the hotel on the day they are ordered.Suitable for Shabbat observers: the courteous staff is mindful of the needs of Shabbat-observant guests and assists with opening doors and managing room lighting (it is recommended to make arrangements in advance of Shabbat).
The Western Marble Arch and Central synagogues are a fifteen-minute walk away.
The Bloomsbury Chabad House is an eighteen-minute walk away.
A small boutique hotel in an excellent location—a five-minute walk from Hyde Park and the famous Oxford Street.
Tip: It is recommended to book a room on the first floor, as there is no elevator serving all floors.
Suitable for Shabbat observers: Rooms feature standard keys, and the hotel staff is aware of the needs of Shabbat-observant guests and assists with opening the entrance door.
The Western Marble Arch Synagogue is a two-minute walk away, and the Bloomsbury Chabad House is a 22-minute walk away.
Holiday Inn London – Regent’s Park
A 4-star hotel near Regent’s Park, located a 3-minute walk from the Central Synagogue and about a 5-minute walk from Chabad Bloomsbury.
It is approximately a 20-minute walk from the Selfridges department store in London, where kosher food products, challah, and Kiddush wine can be purchased.
Melia White House
A hotel in a prime location in the heart of London, near Regent’s Park.
Courteous and welcoming staff.
Modern-style rooms featuring beds with luxury linens.
Central Synagogue is about a 15-minute walk away, and Chabad Bloomsbury is an 18-minute walk away.
Astor Court Hotel
A hotel in central London, a 5-minute walk from Oxford Street and a one-minute walk from the Central Synagogue.
New, clean, and pleasant rooms.
Kosher hotels in the Jewish area of North London
An excellent, new, and modern apartment hotel, clean and well-maintained, with exceptionally courteous staff.
An ideal location for those who keep kosher – the apartments feature fully equipped kitchens (including coffee machines) and are situated in the heart of Golders Green, close to kosher shops, restaurants, and the Chabad House, as well as public transport.Shabbat: The hotel provides a standard mechanical key (rather than a digital card) to observant guests for Shabbat, while the main entrance operates electrically, the staff is aware of the issue and opens the door for guests.
The Pillar Hotel
A kosher hotel in the Hendon neighborhood, an excellent hotel featuring a modern yet warm design and a generous kosher breakfast.
Several synagogues are located nearby, the hotel is within walking distance of the Hendon Underground station and just a few bus stops away from Golders Green.Suitable for Shabbat observers: Shabbat meals can be ordered for the hotel dining room, and there is a variety of synagogues in the area catering to all prayer rites and traditions.
A hotel in the Golders Green neighborhood, right next to the train station.
Simple rooms and free private parking.
The hotel offers a Kosher breakfast.Shabbat: The hotel is fully adapted for Shabbat observers—ranging from a candle-lighting station in the dining room to Shabbat meals (available by prior arrangement).
The hotel provides mechanical keys, 24-hour hot water, and coffee and tea.
The hotel is located within the Eruv and close to local synagogues.
A small, very simple, and basic hotel in the ultra-Orthodox Stamford Hill neighborhood.
It is located near kosher shops and synagogues, and is within a short walking distance of the train station.
The hotel premises house “Asado,” a Glatt Kosher meat restaurant.
Relatively inexpensive, under Jewish ownership.
Recommended apartments in London's Jewish area
Families vacationing in London are advised to choose an apartment over a hotel.
For a family, the cost of a single spacious apartment is usually lower than that of multiple hotel rooms.
An apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen, allowing you to prepare the meals your children prefer (which also saves money), some apartments even include a washing machine.
Overall, staying in an apartment is more comfortable when traveling with children, offering more space and room to move around.
Luxury London Garden Flat
A beautiful, new vacation apartment in the heart of Golders Green.
This spacious, air-conditioned apartment features two bedrooms and a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine, a private yard, and free on-site parking, it accommodates up to five people.Suitable for Shabbat observers: features a manual key, and a Shabbat hot plate can be provided upon request.
Close to synagogues and within a 15-minute walk of the Chabad House.
M-Hotel Apartments
An apartment hotel in a prime location—in the heart of Golders Green and a five-minute walk from the Underground station.
The hotel offers a variety of accommodations, ranging from luxury apartments and studios to standard hotel rooms.
All units feature Wi-Fi, towels, bed linen, and a kitchen.
Close to a grocery store and kosher restaurants, on-site parking available.
Apartments and studio units of various sizes in the heart of Golders Green.
The apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette.For Shabbat observers: A standard mechanical key is provided for the apartment, there is also an option to request a key for the main entrance for use on Shabbat.
Eruv in London
There is an eruv in the Jewish neighborhoods of northwest London.
