Celebrating 70 years of London’s Routemaster bus: Aunty Bemi and Deliveroo launch ‘Route R00’ map of the best Afro-Caribbean diaspora eateries in the city

London, 27th May 2026: There’s no London culture without the big red bus, and there’s no one who understands the top deck better than the internet’s favourite Bus Aunty, Bemi Orojuogun! Famed for her passion for London buses, Aunty Bemi became an overnight viral TikTok sensation and community hero for her wholesome content driven by her love for the city's big red icon!

Today, Deliveroo is paying homage to this iconic London staple by launching Route R00 - a food map curated in partnership with Aunty Bemi designed to help Londoners navigate the city’s best independent, Afro-Caribbean diaspora eateries. The launch of Route R00 coincides with an important year in London’s history - the iconic Routemaster double decker bus has been a witness to the city’s changing face for 70 years, serving as the heartbeat of London’s roads since 1954. To celebrate seven decades of connecting neighbourhoods across the city, Deliveroo is also giving 70 Londoners the chance to bag a £70 voucher to spend at Route R00 food spots.

More than just a list of restaurants, Route R00 is a tribute to the places that keeps London’s high streets and local communities alive. Curated in partnership with Bemi, the route highlights some of her favourite authentic flavors that define the capital’s modern identity from spots including Original Flava, Alhaji and Deluxe Manna. Whether it’s the perfect patty found on a rainy afternoon, or the best Jollof south of the river, the route celebrates the ‘Bemi approved’ independent businesses that have been feeding communities for generations.

"Everyone knows the best way to see the real London is from the top deck of a bus," says Aunty Bemi. "Route R00 is about that same energy - finding those independent spots on Deliveroo that have been feeding the community for years. I’m so excited to show people my favourite gems and celebrate the heritage of our roads."

Jessica Markowski, Director London, Editions and Sales at Deliveroo, says: "London’s food culture is like no other. By partnering with Aunty Bemi and celebrating the Routemaster’s 70th year, we’re inviting Londoners to rediscover the city through the independent restaurants and cuisines that make every borough unique."

To bag one of the £70 Deliveroo vouchers on offer, all you need to do is add the code ‘ROUTER0070’ in the vouchers and credit section of the Deliveroo app. The £70 credit can be spent on any restaurant on Route R00 - but be quick! Only seventy (70) vouchers are up for grabs, T&Cs* apply.

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Restaurants on Route R00 include:

• 876 Landor Road, 133 Landor Rd, London SW9 9JD
• Alhaji SUYA - Walworth, Arch 210 Carter Pl, London SE17 2TF
• Alhaji SUYA Brixton, 9 Brixton Station Rd, London SW9 8QQ
• Alhaji SUYA Peckham, 15 Peckham Park Rd, London SE15 6TR
• Aunties Street Food, 266 High Rd, London N15 4AJ
• Bisha Eritrean Restaurant, 544 Holloway Rd, London N7 6JP
• Chip 'n Jerk, 217 Holloway Rd, London N7 8DL
• Deluxe Manna, 137 High Cross Rd, London N17 9NU
• Island Spice, 223 High Rd, London NW10 2RY
• JRK Kitchen Fulham, 62 Walham Grove, London SW6 1QR
• Ochi, 226 Uxbridge Rd, London W12 7JD
• Original Flava - Richmond, 115-117 Kew Road, London, TW92PN
• Roti Joupa Finsbury Park (The Junction Market), Unit 5, The Junction Market, 95 Seven Sisters Rd, London N7 7QP
• Roti Joupa Shepherd’s Bush, 58 Goldhawk Rd, London W12 8HA
• Willsen Jamdown Fusion Takeaway, London NW10 2JR, UK
  
  

Redeem and use credit by 30.06.26. Only 70 credit vouchers available - subject to availability, secured on a first come first served basis. Credit only redeemable at restaurant partners outlined on the Route R00 map. Geographical restrictions apply. £15 minimum order value (excluding fees) on each order credit is used, delivery and service fees apply. Delivery times may vary. See https://deliveroo.co.uk/terms for more details.