If you're running the marathon on Sunday, here's where you can get some well deserved praise (and free food and drink) afterwards.
Chaat Dish at 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.
Free pasta at Emilia’s Crafted Pasta
The team at Emilia’s Crafted Pasta will be at the finish line handing out their medal shaped pasta tokens valid for a bowl of any of their delicious fresh pasta at any site. Think homemade pistachio pesto, yellowfin tuna puttanesca, and soft pillowy gnocchi with slow-braised lamb shoulder ragu.
Free pancakes at Polo Bar
Polo Bar will offer free stacks of their award-winning pancake for medal holders, available day and night. Runners can choose from a variety of generous toppings, including fresh berries and cream, Biscoff banoffee, and cookies and cream, all served in hearty portions perfect for refuelling post-26.2 miles. No booking needed, flash your medal to staff.
Pint of Camden Hells at 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.
Free Roasts at Kitty Hawk Rooftop & Restaurant
Kitty Hawk believe that crossing the finish line deserves more than a medal. And so, they're generously offering runners a well-earned reward: a complimentary Sunday roast for anyone showing their medal. Whether it’s oysters and bubbles or a full roast with all the trimmings (and even bottomless red wine), it’s the perfect post-race indulgence. Plus, the restaurant is just moments from the marathon’s iconic finish!
Complimentary roasts are available for tables of four or above, with one marathon runner present.
Pint or Small House Wine at 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.
Pint of Jubel at 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.
Recovery Boost Smoothie at 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.
Pint or Glass of Bubbles at TOZI Pizzeria & Cicchetti Bar, Battersea
Marathon runners can enjoy a complimentary pint or glass of bubbles at TOZI Battersea, perfect for raising a toast. Stay on to refuel with TOZI’s Italian cicchetti, pizzas and sharing plates in the lively Battersea Power Station setting.
Pint or Glass of Bubbles at 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.
Glass of Sparking Wine at 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.
Free Pizza at Franco Manca
Franco Manca is treating all marathon finishers to a well-earned pizza—on the house. Just show your 2026 finisher medal, and they'll take care of the rest. This applies to all London pizzerias excluding Westfield Stratford!
Free Pad Thai at Rosa's Thai
Finally, Rosa's Thai is giving all marathon finishers a free Pad Thai (with any protein) - Again, just show your medal!
