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London Marathon 2019 runner deals: Best food and drink offers for participants after race

Fancy a post-marathon margherita or a well-earned negroni?

Sabrina Barr
Sunday 28 April 2019 09:24 BST
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After running a lengthy 26.2 miles, one of the first priorities for participants of the 2019 London Marathon will most likely be consuming their victory meal as soon as possible.

Luckily for those taking part, following the race, an assortment of eateries will be offering discounts and deals on food and drinks for proud medal holders.

Whether you're in the mood for a post-marathon margherita or fancy a free negroni to celebrate your achievement, your months of arduous training have definitely merited a tasty treat.

Here are the best food and drink offers for participants of this year's London Marathon:

Free pizza at Bunga Bunga Battersea

If you're in the vicinity of the Battersea branch of Bunga Bunga following the marathon, then head on over with your medal for a whole pizza free of charge.

Whether you fancy the spicy sausage which comes with the Ruby Loves pizza, or would prefer the familiarity of a comforting margherita pizza, you'd better make the most of this offer while it lasts.

This deal is valid on Sunday 28 April.

Bunga Bunga Battersea is located at 37 Battersea Bridge Road, SW11 3BA.

Free negronis at Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration

The bar is offering free negronis to London Marathon participants (Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration) (Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration)

While training for the marathon, there's a strong possibility you had to abstain from drinking too many, if any, alcoholic beverages.

Once the race is over, it'll be time to enjoy a tipple or two (although you may find your tolerance has gone drastically down).

Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration is offering all marathon runners a free, refreshing negroni after the race. So, if you're a fan of this particular aperitif, this deal is for you.

This offer is valid on Sunday 28 April.

Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration is located at 1A Bedford Street, WC2E 9HH.

Free burger at Whyte and Brown

As the London Marathon runners make their way to the finish line down The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, many of them will undoubtedly be dreaming of their ideal victory meal on the other end.

For some, when you're feeling ravenous after an intense bout of exercise, nothing can beat a good ole burger to satisfy the taste buds.

Whyte and Brown is offering all medallists a roast chicken crispy burger the day after the race, consisting of a free range chicken fillet, gravy mayonnaise, crispy chicken skin, onion relish and a toasted bun.

This deal is valid on Monday 29 April.

Whyte and Brown is located at Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, W1B 5PW.

Free mac and cheese at Berners Tavern

For all the cheese lovers out there, this is the deal for you.

Berners Tavern will be offering all London Marathon finishers a free portion of mac and cheese following the race, which they'll be able to wash down with a complimentary cold beer. An ideal combination.

This offer is valid on Sunday 28 April.

Berners Tavern is located at 10 Berners St, Fitzrovia, W1T 3NP.

Free drink at Bluebird Chelsea

In the mood to celebrate after completing the marathon?

Then head on over to Bluebird Chelsea, where you'll be offered a free drink to commemorate your achievement.

This offer is valid on Sunday 28 April.

Bluebird Chelsea is located at 250 Kings Road, Chelsea, SW3 5UU.

Free coffee at Colicci

If you'd rather opt for caffeine over alcohol, then you'd best venture to The Italian Gardens Cafe or one of Colicci's six kiosks in Hyde Park, where all London Marathon medal holders will be offered a free cup of coffee the day after the race.

This offer is valid on Monday 29 April.

The six Colicci kiosks are located in Hyde Park.

Free burger at MEATliquor

While the runners are the main focus of the London Marathon, those who work at the event play a hugely significant role in ensuring the smooth running of the entire day.

That's why MEATLiquor is offering all runners and workers the opportunity to indulge in a free burger following the race.

All they need to do is show their medal or steward's pass in order to receive their complimentary meal.

This offer is valid on Sunday 28 April.

Branches of MEATLiquor are located at 15 Hoxton Market, N1 6HG; 74 Northcote Road, SW11 6QL; 37 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW; Boxpark Croydon, CR0 1LD; and 133b Upper Street, N1 1QP.

Free drink at Skylon

After the marathon, you can take in the glorious views of the capital while sipping on a complimentary drink, thanks to Skylon.

All you need to do is present your medal at the venue in the Royal Festival Hall on the Southbank to receive your free beverage.

This offer is valid on Sunday 28 April.

Skylon Restaurant Bar and Grill is located at Royal Festival Hall, Lambeth, SE1 8XX

Discount on all food and drink at by CHLOE.

Plant-based restaurant by CHLOE. is offering all London Marathon runners and volunteers 25 per cent of all items on the menu for the week leading up to the race and the day after.

This offer is valid from Monday 22 April until Monday 29 April.

By CHLOE. is located at 24-43 Russell Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 5HA, and at 6 Duchess Walk, Tower Bridge, SE1 2SD.

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