London restaurant charges £56 for basic fry up - and it's missing two crucial items
A swanky London eatery is causing a stir with its £56 Full English breakfast, but there's a catch – it's missing two key components.
The Ritz, an iconic five-star hotel in the heart of the capital, is serving up what could be the nation's priciest morning meal, and it seems they've left something out. Known for its opulence, The Ritz is asking for this hefty price for a classic British breakfast, with the option to add some rather extravagant extras.
The menu details that the breakfast includes two eggs – "cooked to your preference" – along with back bacon, Cumberland sausage, grilled mushrooms, and vine tomatoes, plus a cup of traditional English tea.
For those looking to splurge, you can "enhance" your meal with luxuries such as beluga caviar, setting you back £402 for 30g or £750 for 50g. It's also mentioned that the price covers the hotel's continental breakfast, which alone costs £46 and features freshly baked pastries, juice, among other selections.
Notably absent from The Ritz's version of the Full English are hash browns and beans. Yet, despite the omission, the cost of the Full English at The Ritz has risen sharply over time; just two years ago, the same dish was priced at £40.
This breakfast is almost 10 times the price of a Wetherspoons offering, but patrons who have indulged in The Ritz's luxurious fry-up have praised its "amazing" quality.
The Ritz is basking in a five-star glow on TripAdvisor, with one chuffed guest gushing: "Breakfast at The Ritz is a joy and worth every penny". But it's not the only posh spot in London to dish out a pricey brekkie.
Over at Claridge's, another swanky five-star haunt, you'll be shelling out £32 for a Full English - though the price tag varies depending on your dining digs. Opt for the plush Foyer and Reading Room, and you're looking at about £45, while the terrace bar asks a slightly less eye-watering £40 for the same fry-up.
If you fancy a bevvy with your breakfast, prepare to part with £8 to £9.50. But here's a twist: Claridge's Restaurant serves up the Full English for a more wallet-friendly £32, saving you £13 compared to the Foyer and Reading Room option.
And get this—the cheaper version actually boasts more on the plate, featuring "eggs any style", pork sausage, smoked bacon, black pudding, field mushroom, San Marzano tomato, and baked beans. For those after a bargain alternative to The Ritz's ritzy offering, there's good news.
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