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Food at LSE
Posted 3 days ago
Sun 21 Jun, 2026 12:06 AM
Summer School is the perfect time to soak up the local culture, and what better way to do that than through food?
Good news – you don't need to scour the pubs of London to find authentic British grub, you can get it right here on campus.
Use your LSE Food Passport for a chance to win a free meal too by ticking off 6 out of 9 food challenges across campus. Looking for a head start? Most of these British staples are on your food passport, so you can start collecting stamps straight away!
Fish and Chips at Fourth Floor Restaurant 🐟
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Head to the fourth floor of the Old Building to tuck into this classic, must-try dish. Expect golden and crispy battered fish served with proper thick-cut chips. Don't forget to add some salt, vinegar and some tartar sauce for the full authentic experience.
Jacket Potatoes at Shaw Café 🥔
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The iconic British lunch-time meal. The perfect baked potato has to have a crispy skin on the outside and be soft and fluffy on the inside, and you can expect just that at Shaw Café. You can top them with just about anything, but we recommend the classic combo of jacket potato and baked beans - if you're using a LSE Food Passport, you can get yours for just £1.50!
Throughout the week they'll also be serving up comforting dishes like cottage pie and other traditional pies, so keep your eye on the menus.
Scotch Egg at Cooper's 🥚
Have you even been to the UK if you haven't tried a Scotch egg? Cooper's has elevated this well-known picnic snack consisting of an egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs and fried for that satisfying crunch, served here with some tangy tomato chutney.
Cooper's take on Eton Mess 🍓
Have a sweet tooth? Cooper's also has some delicious homemade sweet treats to enjoy like their Kent strawberries, meringue and Chantilly cream dessert. This combo is the bases of an 'Eton Mess', an English summer dessert traditionally served at cricket matches. Plus, the strawberries this season are tastier than ever!
Make sure to take a look at the full menu for more British classics.
Don't forget to tag us in your foodie pics on Instagram @lsefood, and remember to pick up your Summer School Food Passport for great discounts and a chance to win a FREE meal!