TASK 6 - EATING OUT

1. EATING OUT

LONDON is full of fantastic restaurants serving food from all around the world. Soho and China Town are the places to go for variety. Some restaurants even allow you to take your own beer and wine which can be bought from off-licences (liquor stores) nearby, which makes eating-out there incredibly cheap!


But maybe the cheapest and most classical take-away British meal can be bought in chippies.



Although pubs serve traditional ales, modern beers and increasingly fantastic wine, they also may serve food, too - in fact, this is often the best way to try some of Britain's tastiest cuisine.

Yummy dishes!
Remember: although a service charge is often added to your bill, people in London generally leave a tip of 10%.


2. This is LONDON: 7 million people, 3 million commuters daily, 34.000 shops, 159 theatres, 5 premier football teams and... 5.700 PUBS!

LAST ORDERS!

Just time for one last drink before saying good night! Head for the nearest pub for a pint of beer before the bar closes. It is not obligatory to tip in pubs because there's no waiter service: you have to go to the bar to buy your drinks.
Pubs are generally louder and more relaxed than bars, which tend to be smarter places to drink. A pub is a great place to watch live sport.

If you fancy something authentic, order a pint of ale!


Organize what, where and when you are going to have some of your meals.

Which are the typical English meals you are going to eat while visiting London? Also, look
for pubs or restaurants opening times.

(Optional Speaking Activity)

With a partner role play booking the table and ordering the meal at any restaurant or pub you've chosen. One of you is the customer and the other is the waiter. (You can use the teacher's menu leaflet)


Begin like this:


A: Good evening... , how can I help you?
B: Good evening, I would like to book a table for...