DL Menu Printing London | DL Restaurant Menu Printing UK

DL menu printing produces slim, portrait-format menus at 99mm × 210mm — the same dimensions as a standard DL envelope. Tall, narrow and easy to hold in one hand, the DL size is one of the most practical menu formats in hospitality. It fits naturally into menu holders and display stands, works on smaller tables where an A4 sheet would feel oversized, and suits any application where a focused, concise offering needs to be presented cleanly without a large-format sheet. At I YOU PRINT, we print DL menus on premium silk stock with lamination options, flat and folded formats, and fast UK-wide delivery — pre-press artwork check included on every order.

Why Choose DL Menu Printing?

The DL format is the first choice for venues with a focused offering that doesn't need the surface area of A4 or A5. A drinks list, cocktail menu, wine list, dessert menu, specials card or set menu all work better on DL than on a larger sheet — because the content fits the format rather than floating in empty space. The slim profile makes DL menus easier to hold during service and more practical where table space is limited. DL pairs naturally with A4 menus, A5 menus, table talkers and tent cards as part of a wider front-of-house print suite.

DL Menu Printing Specifications

Paper Stocks

Finishing Options

Matt lamination, gloss lamination and soft-touch lamination are available across all DL paper weights. Matt is the most ordered finish — it reduces glare, handles daily contact cleanly and reads well under both bar and dining room lighting. Gloss suits DL cocktail menus and drinks lists where photography and colour vibrancy are central to the design. Soft-touch delivers a premium tactile surface suited to upscale venues where the physical feel of the menu is itself a brand signal. Unlaminated DL menus are available for disposable, single-service or event use.

Available Quantities

Orders start from 25 copies — practical for new venue openings, seasonal updates and trial print runs. Standard quantities run at 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1,000. Bulk DL menu printing and trade account pricing are available for hospitality groups and resellers placing regular orders.

DL Flat Menu vs DL Folded Menu

A flat DL menu at 99mm × 210mm is the most commonly ordered format — single or double-sided, it carries a focused food or drinks offering cleanly within a slim format that sits neatly in a holder or lies flat on a table. A folded DL menu — typically a half-fold — produces a finished size of 99mm × 105mm, creating four panels from a single DL sheet. Folded DL menus suit applications where slightly more content is needed than a flat DL carries, or where a folded format suits the table presentation better. Our full folded menu printing range covers DL half-fold alongside other format options.

DL Drinks Menu Printing

DL is the standard format for drinks menu printing across UK bars, pubs and cocktail venues. The slim portrait format fits naturally in hand while a customer is holding a glass — practical in a way a larger format isn't at a busy bar. DL cocktail menu printing, DL wine list printing and DL bar menu printing all share the same basic specification: 250gsm or 350gsm silk, double-sided, matt or gloss laminated depending on the design. A DL drinks menu also works as a standalone insert alongside a larger A4 restaurant menu or A5 menu, keeping food and drinks visually separate on the table.

DL Menu Printing for Restaurants & Cafés

DL restaurant menu printing suits venues with a compact food offering — set menus, tasting menus, daily specials and seasonal dishes that sit cleanly on a single DL sheet without requiring a larger format. Double-sided DL on 250gsm silk with matt lamination is the most practical everyday restaurant specification. For cafés, DL is widely used for counter-top menu cards, daily specials displays and loyalty scheme inserts — the slim format takes up minimal counter space and slots easily into existing menu holders. For venues needing more space to present a full food and drinks range, our A4 menu printing and A3 menu printing are the natural next steps.

DL Hotel Menu Printing

Hotel DL menu printing covers in-room dining menus, spa service menus, minibar cards and welcome inserts — slim professional cards that present information clearly without cluttering a desk or bedside table. 350gsm silk with soft-touch lamination is the most requested specification for premium hotel properties. For hotels coordinating DL menus with A4 menus, tent cards and strut cards, consistent stock and finish choices across all items produce a more coherent guest experience.

Laminated DL Menu Printing

Lamination is one of the most important production decisions for any DL menu used in regular daily service. A laminated DL menu handles spills, moisture and repeated handling significantly better than unlaminated stock, and extends the working life of each print run across busy service periods.

Matt laminated DL menus are the most consistently ordered finish across restaurant and bar environments. The surface reads cleanly under most lighting conditions, resists fingerprint marking and suits the widest range of venue types from casual dining to premium service.

Gloss laminated DL menus intensify colour and sharpen drinks photography — the right choice for cocktail menus, premium wine lists and any DL format where visual impact drives the customer's ordering decision.

Soft-touch laminated DL menus produce a premium tactile surface chosen by upscale hotels, fine dining venues and cocktail bars where every item that reaches the guest should feel as considered as the service around it.

DL Menu Printing vs Other Menu Formats

DL sits between A6 and A5 in the menu format hierarchy — taller than A6 with a slim profile that A5 doesn't share. It's the format of choice when a tall, narrow card suits the venue's table setup better than a wider sheet, and when the offering is focused enough that a larger format would carry too much empty space.

Artwork Requirements for DL Menu Printing

Supply print-ready PDFs at 99mm × 210mm with 3mm bleed, CMYK colour mode and fonts embedded or outlined. Images minimum 300dpi — RGB images shift during CMYK conversion and must be converted before submission. For folded DL menus, the flat sheet is 99mm × 420mm with each panel set up individually. A pre-press check covers bleed, safe areas, resolution, colour mode and fold tolerances on every order. Artwork support is available through our menu design service for venues needing DL layout built around print.

Turnaround and Delivery

Standard turnaround is 3–5 working days from artwork approval, with express options for urgent requirements. All orders produced in the UK with colour consistency maintained across reprints. UK-wide delivery on all orders. London-based venues may be eligible for local collection — contact our team to confirm.

Why Businesses Choose I YOU PRINT for DL Menu Printing

• Full-colour HD printing, produced in the UK
• 170gsm, 250gsm and 350gsm silk stocks
• Matt, gloss and soft-touch lamination
• Flat and folded DL formats available
• Pre-press artwork check on every order
• Colour-matched reprints guaranteed
• Orders from 25 copies
• Bulk and trade account pricing available
• Express turnaround available
• UK-wide delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a DL menu? A DL menu measures 99mm × 210mm — the same dimensions as a standard DL envelope. It is a slim, tall portrait format that sits naturally in menu holders and display stands, and is widely used across UK hospitality for drinks lists, cocktail menus, wine lists, specials cards and compact food menus.

What is DL menu printing used for? DL menu printing is most commonly used for drinks menus, cocktail lists, wine lists, bar menus, dessert menus, specials cards and set menu inserts — focused content that sits cleanly on a slim format without needing the surface area of A4 or A5. It is also widely used in hotels for in-room dining menus, minibar cards and spa service menus.

What paper weight is best for DL menu printing? 250gsm silk is the most practical choice for everyday restaurant and bar use. 350gsm is preferred by premium venues where a more substantial feel is required. 170gsm suits disposable or event menus where cost-per-unit matters more than longevity.

Can I order laminated DL menus? Yes. Matt, gloss and soft-touch lamination are all available across DL menu printing. Laminated DL menus handle daily service contact significantly better than unlaminated stock and extend the practical life of each print run considerably.

Can I order folded DL menus? Yes. DL half-fold is available, producing a finished size of 99mm × 105mm with four panels. Folded DL menus suit applications where slightly more content is needed than a flat DL carries, or where a folded format presents better for the venue's table setup.

How much does DL menu printing cost? DL menu printing prices depend on quantity, paper weight, finish and whether the format is flat or folded. Orders start from 25 copies with unit cost reducing as quantity increases. Instant pricing is available on the product page — no account needed.

Do you offer DL menu printing near me in London? Yes. We provide DL menu printing as a London-based service with local collection available depending on job specification. UK-wide delivery is available on all orders at the same production standard.