Venue at a glance
Bustronome London is a mobile hospitality venue combining fine dining with panoramic sightseeing across London landmarks including Tower Bridge, Westminster, St Paul's Cathedral and the Royal Albert Hall. Unlike a traditional restaurant or event venue, the bus itself is the experience — all dining takes place while travelling through central London.
It is particularly popular for corporate entertaining, client hosting, team celebrations, birthdays and private dinners where the setting becomes part of the conversation. Private hire gives a group exclusive use of an entire bus, with capacity for up to 38 guests per vehicle.
Why choose this venue
Guests dine past Tower Bridge, Westminster, St Paul's and the Royal Albert Hall. Every seat is by a window beneath the panoramic glass roof, so the city becomes part of the event.
Not a static restaurant, private room or standard tour. The format itself creates conversation, interaction and memorability in a way traditional venues rarely do.
A fixed route gives a clear start and end for hosted client dinners and executive entertainment. An on-board microphone allows speeches. Past clients include Mastercard, BNP Paribas, Veolia and Vinci.
Menus by creative director Ignazio Nuccio, who adapted his Michelin-starred experience to cooking on board — seasonal, contemporary French cuisine, closer to fine dining than novelty.
For private bookings, departure and arrival points can be adjusted within central London, subject to access. The fleet of three buses can be booked for larger groups.
Planning details
Best for
- Corporate hospitality
- Client entertainment
- Executive hosting
- Team celebrations
- Birthday dinners
- VIP experiences
- London sightseeing dining
- Hosted networking dinners
- International guest entertainment
Less suited to
- Formal conferences or presentations
- Events requiring standing reception space
- Weddings
- Large-scale networking events
- Events needing stage production or breakout rooms
- Guests uncomfortable with moving vehicles
Catering
- Model Seasonal contemporary French. Four-course lunch, six-course dinner, afternoon tea, children's menus, wine and Champagne pairings.
- External Not permitted. All food is prepared fresh on board.
- Bars Alcohol packages with all services. Extra drinks can be bought on board (18+) — but only while the bus is stationary.
- Dietary Vegetarian, vegan and halal options. Requirements and allergies accommodated with 48 hours' notice.
Accessibility
- Features Wheelchair storage on lower deck
- Crew assistance up the steps
- Pushchair & luggage storage
- Dietary requirements with notice
- Caveat There are seven steps between the lower deck and the panoramic upper dining deck, and all 38 dining seats are on the upper deck. Guests who require lower-deck arrangements should contact the venue in advance to discuss what can be accommodated.
Sustainability
- Details Bustronome references seasonal cuisine and fresh, local produce, preparing all food fresh on board. No formal sustainability accreditation was identified — confirm with the venue.
Pricing notes
- Lunch
- Menu only (water & hot drinks) £70 pp
- Food & wine package £90 pp
- Birthday package £110 pp
- Children (up to 12) £40 pp
- Afternoon Tea
- Menu only (water & hot drinks) £75 pp
- Bottomless Prosecco package £95 pp
- Children (up to 12) £45 pp
- Dinner
- Menu only (water & hot drinks) £120 pp
- Food & wine package £150 pp
- Birthday package £170 pp
- Children (up to 12) £50 pp
- Private Hire (incl. VAT)
- Private lunch £4,000
- Private dinner £6,000
- Premium private dinner £8,000
- Note Pricing from the venue's own page.
Space combinations
- Single private bus Client entertainment or hosted private dinner
- Two buses Corporate hospitality or larger networking group
- Three buses Multi-team company event or scaled VIP hospitality
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Capacity matrix
| Space | Layout | 1 Bus | 2 Buses | 3 Buses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Deck Dining Area | 38 | - | - | - | Ask |
| Full Bus Private Hire | 38 | - | - | - | Ask |
| Multi-Bus Hire | - | 38 | 76 | 114 | Ask |
Facilities and services
Facilities & Amenities
Getting there
Bustronome departs from Coach Bay 40B on Victoria Embankment, beside Embankment Underground Station.
AddressVictoria Embankment , Central London
PostcodeWC2N 6PB
AreaLondon
Nearest stationEmbankment Underground Station
Good forChristmas parties, Corporate events, Meeting rooms, Parties, Private dining, Unusual venues
- Embankment (Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern) — nearest rail Charing Cross
- Lunch from 12.15pm, dinner from 7.15pm; arrive 15 min before departure
- No dedicated parking — nearby Q-Park Trafalgar (SW1A 2TS)
- Private hire
Frequently asked questions
Is Bustronome good for corporate entertaining?
Yes. It is particularly well suited to client entertainment, hosted dinners, executive hospitality, networking and team celebrations where organisers want a memorable London experience rather than a conventional private dining room.
How many people can it hold?
Each bus seats up to 38 guests, all on the upper deck. The venue operates three buses across the London fleet, so larger groups can split across vehicles for up to 114.
Can the whole bus be hired privately?
Yes. Full private hire is available for lunch and dinner services, with exclusive use of the entire bus.
Does it work in bad weather?
Yes. The roof is fully glazed rather than open-top, so the experience continues in rain, cold or poor weather.
Is it accessible?
Crew assist guests up the seven steps to the upper deck, and there is space to store a wheelchair on the lower deck. All 38 dining seats are on the upper deck. Guests with reduced mobility who prefer to remain on the lower deck should contact the venue in advance to discuss arrangements.