QR codes for London businesses and events
For a London business, a QR code is a printed shortcut from a pub table, an estate agent's window or a shop near a Tube exit to the page you choose. With linqr you make it in the creator on this page and can change its destination whenever you like, so a sold flat, a new set menu or an ended exhibition never means reprinting.
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Why London businesses pick dynamic codes
Dynamic codes matter in London because printed material lasts far longer than the thing it advertises. A property board outlives the listing, a museum shop leaflet outlives the exhibition, and a pub's chalkboard menu changes weekly. A linqr code encodes a short link (onsonara.com/q/…) whose destination you edit in My codes, unlimited times, even on Free.
linqr is an online tool with no London office and no local partners; our company is based in Katowice, Poland. Plans are billed in US dollars. What you get here are ideas that fit London's pubs, galleries, high streets and property market, and the printing details that make codes scan first time.
Pubs, restaurants and cafés
For a pub or restaurant, the most useful QR code opens today's menu, because food and drink lists change far more often than table furniture. Sunday roasts, seasonal ales and set lunch deals can all live on one page you update.
- Table cards and beer mats. Link to the food menu, and keep printed menus for guests who prefer paper. Our QR code for a menu guide covers sizes and wording.
- Quiz night or live sport. A code by the bar can open this week's quiz sign-up or the fixture list, then switch after the event.
- Private hire. Point a code on the function room door to your booking enquiry page.
- Reviews at the end of the meal. A small card with the bill that says “ENJOYED IT?” can open your Google review form; see the guide to a QR code for Google reviews.
Beer gardens get wet. Laminate outdoor table cards, and use a matte finish so the code doesn't catch the glare of a patio heater or overhead light.
Museums, galleries and visitor attractions
Visitor attractions can use QR codes to add depth next to an exhibit without crowding the wall with text. Visitors from all over the world come through London's museums, galleries and walking tour routes, and a scan lets each person read at their own pace and in the format they prefer.
- Exhibit labels. A small code opens an audio clip, a longer essay or a video. When the display changes, relink the code rather than printing a new label.
- Temporary exhibitions. Leaflets handed out for one show can later point to the next one or to a membership page.
- Walking tours and guides. Independent guides can link a business card to their booking page and change it for the season.
- Gift shops. A code on a print or book display can open the online shop for people who don't want to carry purchases home.
Many tourists scan on roaming data, so keep the destination page light and fast. If you place anything outside the building or on a listed structure, check with the venue or the local council first.
Shops near Tube stations and high streets
Shops near busy stations have a few seconds of attention from commuters walking past, so a window code should promise one clear thing. Think of the kiosk by a Tube exit, a florist on a high street, or a phone repair shop in a covered market.
- Order ahead. A code on the window opens your ordering page so people can collect on the way back.
- Opening hours and offers. Link to a page you update; bank holiday hours change more than people expect.
- Click and collect. Point to your stock checker or online shop.
Codes inside station property or on transport advertising follow the operator's own rules; use your own windows and signs, and check with the landlord or venue before fixing anything to shared walls.
Estate agents and letting agents
Estate agents get the clearest win from a dynamic code: when a property is sold or let, the same board or window card can point to the next listing or a list of similar homes. London buyers and renters often walk a street, spot a board and want details right away.
- For sale and to let boards. Link to the listing on your site. When it's under offer, switch the link to similar properties in the area.
- Window cards. One code per card opens the full photo gallery and floor plan.
- Viewing packs. A code on a printed sheet can open the booking page for a second viewing.
Separate codes for each board also tell you which ones work. Free includes 3 active codes; for a whole portfolio of listings Pro gives unlimited codes and stats by city and hour.
How to make a London QR code
Pick the page and open it like a stranger
Open the listing, menu or exhibit page in a private window on your phone. If it asks for a login or loads slowly, fix that before you print.
Paste the address into the creator
Use The link to turn into a QR code at the top of this page. A classic black-and-white style and a “VIEW LISTING” frame are set; retype the frame label to suit your use.
Confirm Scans correctly and download
The creator checks the code with a real decoder as you design. Click Download QR code and save it to a free account, or you won't be able to edit the link later.
Send SVG to your printer
SVG stays sharp at any size, from a beer mat to a property board. On Pro you can also download PDF or EPS with the print size in centimeters.
Our guide to printing QR codes covers quiet zones, contrast and the file types print shops ask for.
Sizing codes for London placements
| Placement | Scan distance | Code width |
|---|---|---|
| Pub table card or beer mat | 30-50 cm | 3-5 cm |
| Museum label | 40-80 cm | 3-6 cm |
| Estate agent window card | 1-1.5 m | 10-15 cm |
| For sale board seen from the pavement | 2-3 m | 20-30 cm |
The rule behind the table: make the code about one tenth as wide as the scanning distance. A board across a front garden needs a much bigger code than most people expect, so measure where a passer-by actually stands.
Ready to try it? The creator at the top of this page, or the free QR code generator on our home page, needs no account until you save. Other local guides are collected under QR codes by city.
Questions
How do I make a QR code for a London estate agent board?
Copy the listing's web address, paste it into the linqr creator, wait for Scans correctly and download an SVG. Save the code to a free account. When the property sells, open My codes, choose Change link and point it to similar listings; the board keeps working without a new print.
Can a London pub change its menu QR code without reprinting?
Yes. Every linqr code is dynamic, so the printed table card holds a short link and you decide where it goes. Change it in My codes whenever the menu changes, as often as you like. The update is live immediately, and link changes are unlimited on the Free plan too.
Are linqr plans billed in pounds for London customers?
No. Plans are billed in US dollars. Free costs nothing and needs no card: 3 active dynamic codes with no expiry date and unlimited scans and link changes. Pro costs $7.99 a month or $63.99 a year and adds unlimited codes, PDF and EPS files and a full year of stats.
Does linqr have an office in London?
No. linqr is an online QR code generator, and the company's office is in Katowice, Poland. You make and manage codes on the website and print them anywhere. Support is available by email at hello@onsonara.com, and nothing about using linqr depends on a local presence.
What should a London museum link its exhibit QR codes to?
Link to something that adds to the label: an audio description, a longer text, a video or a translated version. Keep the page light because many visitors use roaming data. When the display changes, relink the code in My codes instead of printing a new label.
Can I put a QR code sticker near a London Tube station?
Use your own shop window or signage. Stations, transport advertising and shared walls belong to their operators or landlords, who set their own rules. Check with the operator, landlord or local council before fixing anything outside your premises. A window code facing the pavement usually works well.
How big should a QR code be on a for sale board in London?
If people scan from the pavement 2-3 m away, aim for about 20-30 cm wide. The rule of thumb is one tenth of the scanning distance. Keep the white margin around the code, use strong contrast, and scan a test print from the actual spot where passers-by will stand.
Can I see which London property boards get the most scans?
Yes, if each board has its own code. linqr counts total and unique scans per code and shows a 30-day chart on Free. Pro adds cities, days and hours of scans, a year of history and CSV export. Free covers 3 active codes; a larger portfolio needs Pro.
Will my London QR codes keep working if I downgrade from Pro?
The terms of service, linked in the footer, describe what happens to codes once Pro ends. linqr codes have no expiry date, and on Free you can keep 3 active codes with unlimited scans and link changes. You can also pause a code, and visitors then see a page saying it is temporarily switched off.
Is a QR code on a London restaurant table card enough without paper menus?
It helps, but keep a few printed menus. Some guests prefer paper, some phones run out of battery, and a code works best as a convenience rather than the only option. Link the code to a web page menu, which reads more easily on a phone than a multi-page PDF.
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