QR Code Menu London: Digital Menus for Pubs, Cafés & Food Halls

In short: London restaurants, pubs, cafés and street-food traders can use menuQR to turn their existing PDF menu into a QR code menu that guests open in their browser – no app needed. It's most useful where menus change often (daily specials, rotating beer lists, seasonal dishes) and where many guests prefer to read the menu on their own phone. menuQR is an online service run from Germany; setup and support are fully online and plans are billed in euros.

Where a QR code menu helps London venues most

Pubs with rotating beer lists

Cask ales and guest beers change week by week, and a printed beer menu is out of date almost as soon as it's printed. Upload a fresh PDF whenever the line-up changes – the QR code on the bar and tables stays the same.

Food halls and street-food markets

At market stalls and in food halls there's rarely room for printed menus. One clearly visible QR code on the stall sign or counter lets queuing guests read the full menu before they reach the front. See market stall and QR code placement for practical tips.

Calories on digital menus

In England, businesses with 250 or more employees must display calorie information on their menus – and that includes online and digital menus. menuQR shows your PDF exactly as you upload it, so if your menu needs kcal values, include them in the PDF. Smaller independents aren't covered by this rule but can still show nutrition information voluntarily.

Visitors from around the world

London welcomes millions of international visitors every year. With the Professional plan you can offer up to three menus side by side – for example English, a second language and a separate drinks menu. For a multilingual menu, upload your own reviewed translation as a separate PDF.

Which plan fits which London venue?

Venue type	Typical menus	Suitable plan
Pub	food menu, beer and drinks list	Professional (up to 3 menus)
Café or bakery	one menu plus daily specials	Professional
Street-food trader	one menu per stall	Professional; Enterprise for several stalls
Restaurant group	one menu per site and language	Enterprise (unlimited)

What applies to digital menus in the UK

Allergens: The 14 major allergens must be disclosed for food that isn't prepacked. Information can be given in writing or verbally – if verbally, you must clearly signpost how guests can get it. The Food Standards Agency recommends written information.
Calories: In England, businesses with 250 or more employees must show calories (kcal) on menus, including online and digital menus (Calorie Labelling (Out of Home Sector) (England) Regulations 2021, in force since April 2022).
Natasha's Law: Food prepacked for direct sale (PPDS), such as sandwiches packed on site, needs a full ingredients label on the packaging. A digital menu doesn't replace that label.

Rules in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may differ in detail.

How to set up menuQR in London

Upload your PDF: your existing menu – no redesign or conversion needed.
Download your QR code: print it at any size, e.g. on table tents or stickers.
Update anytime: upload a new PDF – the QR code stays the same, no reprinting.

Pricing

7-day free trial, then a monthly subscription you can cancel anytime. Prices exclude VAT and are billed in euros.

Plan	Price	Menus	Best for
Professional	€19 / month	up to 3	single venues with several menus
Enterprise	€29 / month	unlimited	businesses with multiple locations

Who is behind menuQR?

menuQR is an online service from Germany, developed and operated by thinkrs (owner: Robin Steppat). Venues in London set up their digital menu themselves – no on-site appointment needed. Billing and support are digital too: email support@menuqr.codes with any questions.

FAQ: QR code menus in London

Do I need an on-site appointment to get started?

No. You set up menuQR yourself online: upload your PDF, download the QR code and print it with any printer you like. Support is available by email at support@menuqr.codes.

Do I pay in pounds?

No – plans are billed in euros: €19 per month (Professional) or €29 per month (Enterprise) after a 7-day free trial, excluding VAT, cancel anytime. Your menu itself can show prices in pounds.

Can my digital menu show allergens and calories?

Yes. menuQR displays your PDF unchanged, so allergen information, kcal values and dietary symbols appear exactly as designed. You remain responsible for the content being complete and correct.

Can a QR code menu replace printed menus in the UK?

A digital menu is allowed, but allergen information must be accessible to every guest – including those without a smartphone. If you provide allergen information verbally, signpost clearly how guests can ask. Keeping a printed copy on request is good practice.

Does Natasha's Law apply to my QR code menu?

Natasha's Law covers food prepacked for direct sale, such as sandwiches packed on site, and requires a full ingredients label on the packaging. A QR code menu doesn't replace that label – but it's a good place to show allergen details for dishes you cook to order.

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Information on regulations is general guidance (as of October 2026), not legal advice.

QR code menus for London: pubs, cafés, restaurants and food markets