I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 26.2. From free pancake stacks to well-earned bevvies and more, here are the best edible incentives awaiting 2026 London Marathon finishers this year
Enjoy a free pint or glass of bubbles at Prince Arthur, Belgravia
On marathon day, anyone proudly wearing their finisher’s medal can enjoy a complimentary pint or a glass of house bubbles at the Prince Arthur pub in Belgravia – the perfect way to toast an incredible achievement.
Located just a 20 minute walk from the finish line, Prince Arthur offers a relaxed and welcoming setting for runners and supporters alike to unwind. Guests can also enjoy a selection of delicious bar snacks, including pickled mussels, pigs ears, and a house chorizo Scotch egg served with beer mustard – a great way to refuel after the race. Whether you’re celebrating a personal best or simply crossing the finish line, it’s the perfect nearby spot to raise a glass.
Where: 11 Pimlico Rd, London SW1W 8NA
When: Valid on 26th April only.
Feast upon a free cookie and drink from Floozie Cookies, Covent Garden
Cookie monsters, medals this way. Located less than a 30 minute walk from the finish line, Floozie Cookies will be giving away a FREE cookie and drink to anyone that shows their medal on marathon day. The stuffed cookie brand is known for its delicious chewy cookies with a range of incredible toppings. Located in the Covent Garden Market, it’s the perfect location to end up post marathon.
Where: 15, The Market Building, Lower Ground, London WC2E 8RE
When: Valid on 26th April only.
Bite into a free Basque Cheesecake from La Maritxu, Kingly Court
For the London Marathon, La Maritxu is offering runners a well-earned reward at the finish line. On 26th April, the authentic Basque cheesecake brand will be giving away complimentary slices of its signature Classic Basque Cheesecake to the first 100 marathon runners who present their medal in-store at its Kingly Court location just a 20 minute walk from the finish line.
Known for its iconic San Sebastián style burnt cheesecake, crustless with a deeply caramelised top and ultra-creamy centre, La Maritxu’s offering is a fitting sweet treat after 26.2 miles through the capital.
Where: 10 Kingly St, Carnaby, London W1B 5PJ
When: Valid on 26th April only.
Make room for a free Miso cookie at Café Mama and Sons, Kentish Town
Cafe Mama and Sons, Kentish Town’s Filipino bakery with a Pan-Asian twist, is offering their fan favourite Miso Milk Chocolate Cookie for free to all London marathon finishers on 26th April. Just show your medal at the counter any time on 26th April post marathon and enjoy their delectable Miso cookie with Maldon sea salt and milk chocolate chips.
Where: 83 Kentish Town Rd, London NW1 8NY
When: Valid on 26th April only.
Sink your teeth into steak at Gaucho
Gaucho, the Latin-American inspired restaurant is offering all London Marathon medal holders a complimentary steak at any of their 11 London restaurants*.
To celebrate the achievement of running the entire 26.2 miles, join Gaucho from race day until 29th of April to redeem a complimentary choice of steak from a selection of signature cuts including Sirloin, Ribeye, Rump or Fillet. Bring your friends and your medal and celebrate the Gaucho way!
When: Available 26 – 29 April 2026
Where: Various locations
How: Find out more via gauchorestaurants.com
*T&C’s
Choose from any of the signature cuts: Sirloin 300g, Ribeye 300g, Rump 200g, 300g, Fillet 200g. Must dine with at least one other person, one main meal must be ordered per person excluding medal holders to redeem complimentary steak. Not available in conjunction with any other offers, discounts, and not available on any set menus. Must present race medal to redeem free meal.
Tuck into Chaat at Cinnamon Bazaar Covent Garden & Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea
Keep the celebrations running with a complimentary Chaat at Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Bazaar Covent Garden and Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea. Enjoy traditional Indian street food bursting with sweet, tangy and spiced flavours – from Punjabi vegetable samosa to spiced green potato cake with chickpea vermicelli and chutney.
When: Valid on 26th April only. One chaat per person for medal holders
Where: Cinnamon Bazaar Covent Garden, 28 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7JS and Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea, Battersea Power Station, Arches Ln, Nine Elms, London SW11 8AB
Partake in a pint of Camden Hells with Castle Pubs across London
Enjoy a draught pint of Camden Hells and stop by favourites like The Gipsy Moth in Greenwich, The Sun Inn in Barnes, The White Horse in Parsons Green, or The Engineer in Primrose Hill to toast your achievement. Stick around for a bite to eat and continue the celebrations with seasonal dishes and classic pub-grub favourites on the menu.
When: Valid on 26th April only. One draught pint of Camden Hells per person for medal holders
Where: All Castle Pubs across London. Find out more via castlepubs.co.uk
Head to The Brush East London Grand Café for a pint or glass of bubbles
In the heart of Shoreditch, The Brush is rewarding runners with a well-earned drink post-marathon – settle in, soak up the atmosphere and raise a toast to your success.
Where: 84-86 Great Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3JL thebrushhoxton.co.uk
When: Valid on 26th April only. One pint or glass of bubbles per person for medal holders
Be one of just 45 to enjoy a glass of sparking wine at Kaya Great Northern Hotel
Heading home via King’s Cross after the marathon? Kaya Great Northern Hotel are ready to welcome you with a hard-earned glass of sparkling wine at the Kaya GNH Bar. Be quick though, it’s only available for the first 45 runners to celebrate the 45th year of the London Marathon. The hotel is also offering a 10% discount to those booking its Marathon Package, which includes a runners’ goodie bag filled with treats to get you through.
When: Valid on 26th April only. One glass of sparkling wine per person with a medal, for first 45 finishers to claim
Where: Pancras Rd, London N1C 4TB , find out more via kayagnhlondon.com
Pitstop for a pint or small House Wine at The Lamb, Bloomsbury
Runners can enjoy a very well-deserved drink at The Lamb in Bloomsbury, with a complimentary pint of their choice or a small glass of house wine.
When: Valid on 26th April only. One draught pint of choice, or small glass of house wine per person with a medal
Where: 94 Lamb’s Conduit Street, Bloomsbury, WC1N 3LZ
Treat yourself to a pint of Jubel at Bow Street Tavern, Covent Garden
Cross the finish line, collect your medal and head straight to Bow Street Tavern in Covent Garden where London Marathon finishers will be treated to a free pint of Jubel.
When: Valid on 26th April only. One draught pint of Jubel per person for medal holders
Where: 37 Bow Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 7AU
How: Find out more via bowstreettavern.com
Lap up a Recovery Boost Smoothie at Lanes of London in Mayfair
Just moments from Hyde Park, Lanes of London is helping runners refuel with a revitalising Recovery Boost Smoothie. Fresh, vibrant and naturally energising, this well-earned blend combines banana for sustained energy, antioxidant-rich berries, hydrating coconut water, orange juice and Greek yoghurt, finished with a touch of honey.
Where: 140 Park Ln, London W1K 7AA
When: Valid on 26th April only. One smoothie per person for medal holders
Bite into a complimentary burger at HBR in Eccleston Yards
Established in 2020, HBR is a home-grown burger concept built on a simple idea: great food and a good time. To celebrate everyone taking part in the 2026 London Marathon, HBR will be giving away 100 complimentary burgers, including fan favourites like The OG and Classy Chick. To redeem, simply show your medal as proof of participation and enjoy, first come, first served.
Freshness is at the heart of everything HBR does, with top-quality ingredients and a carefully curated menu of mouthwatering burgers and sides. From The OG and Classy Chick to onion rings and loaded curly fries, every bite is designed to be just as crave-worthy as the last.
Where: 14 Eccleston Street, Victoria, London SW1W 9LT
When: Valid on 26th April only
Tuck into breakfast bounty at Fremantle Bar & Kitchen, The Docklands
Fremantle Bar and Kitchen, located in the heart of the Docklands, is offering complimentary breakfast item with a hot drink, coffee or matcha to anyone who shows their medal. Inspired by the rich history of the surrounding docks and their longstanding trading connection with Australia.
The kitchen team has curated a menu that combines Australian flavours whilst featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia and South America.
Where: Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1AL
How: Find out more via fremantlebarandkitchen.com
Stretch out with live online recovery yoga classes
Only one third of marathon runners are based in London. This freebie is available to all runners, no matter where they live, and it’s a healthy one! Yoga Teacher Emma Taylor, a keen runner herself, will take participants through 3 live-streamed recovery yoga sessions starting the day after the London Marathon, on Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 April at 9am for 30 minutes.
In order to take part, simply send a picture on the finish line or your jersey number to redeem your free classes via liveyogateachers.com.
The classes will focus on full-body mobility and flexibility, with extra attention to the hips, quads, glutes, hamstrings, ankles and lower legs. The postures will stretch and release tight muscles and encourage circulation, closing with calming breathwork to soothe the nervous system after all the intensity of race day.
- Monday: Gentle floor-based postures to ease stiffness in the legs, hips and lower-back
- Tuesday: Introducing more flowing, full-body movements to boost circulation and support overall physical ease
- Wednesday: Deeper stretches to release tightness and improve recovery, mobility and range of motion
How: To join the classes for free, just fill in the form on the website via liveyogateachers.com and provide a picture on the finish line or your Jersey number. We’ll send you a personal voucher to access the classes for free
Where: Virtual
When: Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 9am for 30 minutes
Free pasta at Emilia’s Crafted Pasta
Calling all carb lovers. The team at Emilia’s Crafted Pasta will be at the finish line and the stations, where possible to give out their medal shaped pasta tokens valid for a bowl of any of their delicious fresh pasta at any site. Think homemade pistachio pesto, yellowfin tuna puttanesca, and soft pillowy gnocchi with slow-braised lamb shoulder ragu.
How: One voucher per table. Cannot be used with any other offer. Valid when ordering any bowl of pasta, at any Emilia’s location. Not valid on Fridays and Saturdays after 5pm. Find out more via emiliaspasta.com
Free drinks at Vinegar Yard
Vinegar Yard, one of London’s most vibrant outdoor venues located just moments from London Bridge Station, is offering a free drink to all 2026 London Marathon runners who show their medal on race day.
After conquering 26.2 miles, runners are invited to unwind and refuel, with fully stocked bars and a stellar line-up of street food vendors, Vinegar Yard is the ultimate post-marathon pit stop. Whether you’re basking in the sptinh sun on the expansive outdoor terrace or seeking refuge under the cover of spacious tents, Expect LA-style tacos from the Taco Collective, pizza from the award-winning Bad Boy Pizza Society, and juicy burgers from Nanny Bills.
How: No booking required – just bring your medal, grab a pint, and enjoy the celebrations.
Where: 72-82 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX
When: Valid on 26th April only
Free pancakes at Polo Bar
Any kind of running always calls for serious stacks of pancakes. Polo Bar will offer free stacks of their award-winning pancake for medal holders, available day and night. Runners can choose from a variety of generous toppings, including fresh berries and cream, Biscoff banoffee, and cookies and cream, all served in hearty portions perfect for refuelling post-26.2 miles.
Whether it’s a recovery brunch or a late-night celebration, Polo Bar’s round-the-clock service makes it an ideal stop at any hour.
How: No booking needed, flash your medal to staff.
When: Valid on 26th April only
Where: 176 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4NQ
London Marathon Giveaway from Fred Bakery (Holborn & Oxford Circus)
To celebrate the London Marathon, Fred Bakery is offering a post-run reward across both its Holborn and Oxford Circus locations. Any marathon finisher who shows their medal will receive a complimentary iced coffee plus a free bakery item at either site from Sunday 26th April – Friday 1st May 2026.
With its modern, minimalist spaces and handcrafted pastries, sourdough sandwiches and specialty coffee, Fred Bakery is the perfect stop for runners and supporters alike. The offer also presents a strong opportunity to drive social sharing and user-generated content as runners celebrate their achievement across both central London locations.
Where: Various sites. Find out more via fredbakery.com
When: From Sunday 26th April – Friday 1st May 2026.
Enjoy free products courtesy of Lush
Here comes the recovery. Fresh handmade cosmetics company Lush is giving away free products on 26th April, to help London marathon runners get back on their feet after the gruelling 26.2 mile race.*
Lush stores on Oxford Street, Covent Garden, Victoria and Paddington stations will be giving away the brand’s new Marathon-exclusive Ouchy magnesium massage balm and The Good Hour shower jelly —inspired by the Lush Spa treatment of the same name—to marathon runners.
The new Marathon-exclusive product is the powerful Ouchy magnesium balm, which packs a punch with uplifting peppermint, bergamot, and wintergreen oils as well as some wonderful effective anti-inflammatory ingredients: Fresh turmeric and Baobab Oil.
Apply a small amount of cream to a specific area of pain or discomfort, massage in and then continue to work the cream into the sore area. Fuelled by magnesium so use twice daily to see maximum benefit. Use for ‘ouchy’ moments, like muscular aches and pains, but not on broken skin. Fun fact: Ouchy was invented by Lush co-founder and product inventor Helen Ambrosen, a 35-time Marathon runner!
Lush’s new The Good Hour shower jelly is part of a range of new Lush Spa-inspired products hitting the shelves this spring, with this one being inspired by the cool jelly discs used in The Good Hour Lush Spa treatment on tender areas to soothe them after they have been massaged.
Peppermint, spearmint and eucalyptus are refreshing and cooling—great for aches and pains, and muscular recovery post-exercise. Best used straight from the fridge or freezer, the Good Hour shower jelly was designed to emanate the feeling of being fresh from a Norway sauna or cold plunge!
How: All runners have to do to redeem their free running aftercare goodies is head to a Lush store on Oxford Street, Covent Garden, or Lush stores in Victoria or Paddington stations
When: During the shop’s opening hours on 26th April 2026 (while stocks last) and show their London marathon 2026 medal to a member of staff.
Where: Lush store on Oxford Street, Covent Garden, or Lush stores in Victoria or Paddington stations
Feast upon burgers and free-flowing frites with Côte Brasserie
Côte Brasserie is celebrating this year’s London Marathon by treating every finisher to a free burger with their famous free-flowing frites. The marathon offer is valid on race day (Sunday 26th April) and additionally on Monday 27th April for those resting after their run, at any Côte Brasserie across the UK.
To redeem the free meal- which usually costs £17.50 – runners simply need to show their marathon medal to the team. The only requirement is that they dine with at least one non-medal guest who orders a main dish or set menu.
On the menu? Côte’s hand-pressed Côte Burger, topped with melty Camembert, or the plant-based Fable Burger, made with a mushroom patty, both served in a brioche bun with truffle mayo, caramelised red onions, pickles and free-flowing frites. It’s the perfect way to refuel after 26.2 miles.
Côte has more than ten London brasseries, including locations directly along the marathon route. Restaurants at St Katharine Docks, Hays Galleria and Royal Festival Hall sit right on the course, while Blackheath is just moments from the start line, making them ideal spots for both runners and supporters.
For spectators, Côte is also launching a special to-go menu featuring breakfast baguettes, pastries, filled croissants, and hot or iced drinks, so fans can stay fuelled without missing a moment. Select brasseries will also offer a £5 Fizz & Frites package to-go, providing an elevated alternative to the traditional pint-in-hand.
How: The runners’ reward offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts or promotions.
When: Sunday 26th April and Monday 27th April
Where: Various London Côte brasseries. Visit cote.co.uk to find your nearest.
