Here's our top picks of the best brunches in London
There's nothing we enjoy more than getting ready and going for brunch on the weekend, and if you're like us, then we've got a list of the best spots in London for you to tuck in to pancakes, toast or whatever your heart (or stomach) desires.
Many restaurants and cafes in the English capital offer a dedicated menu just for this deliciously decadent meal, which slots in somewhere between breakfast and lunch. Don't worry, no early mornings here!
So, from healthy avocado toast with a fresh smoothie to bottomless Bloody Marys and eggs Benedict, look no further as here are our picks of the absolute best brunches in London - including bottomless brunches, too - worth adding to every Instagram feed immediately. Happy brunching!
Milk Beach, Soho
Nearest tube station: Tottenham Court Road
Where to find them: Ilona Rose House, Manette Street, W1D 4AL
We order: Hotcakes, brûlée banana, honeycomb butter, maple syrup
Milk Beach Soho, is a modern Australian restaurant tucked away in James Court off Greek Street, offers a stylish and boho escape from central London’s bustle. Known for dishes inspired by Australia’s multicultural flavours, Milk Beach delivers unique menus across its Queen's Park and Soho locations, each with its own charm and gorgeous interiors. They also serve ethically sourced coffee roasted in-house and organic wines from independent winemakers, making it a go-to spot for food and drink enthusiasts..and perfect for a date spot.
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The Apple Blue, Balham
Nearest tube station: Balham
Where to find them: 212 Balham High Rd, London SW12 9BS
We order: The kefir fried chicken sarnie is life changing
A Balham institution that often sees a queue form down the street on a mid-Saturday morning (this is your warning to get there early as they don't take reservations) but for good reason. First the pastries - we're talking big croissants, with flavours changing often, and secondly the mains with the menu currently featuring drool worthy meals including the English Muff, which includes spicy hash brown, maple bacon, chipotle ketchup, strong cheddar and fried egg in an English muffin. YUM.
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Yauatcha City
Nearest tube station: Liverpool Street
Where to find them: Broadgate, City of London, EC2M 2QS
We order: Don't leave without trying a Tales Of Negroni cocktail
There’s just some restaurants that give Sex and The City. And Yauatcha City is one of them. I wish I’d worn my best Manolos (/I wish I owned Manolos) to indulge in the Infinite Yum Cha Brunch, which serves unlimited steamed, fried and baked dim sum. The vegetarian menu was just as varied and delicious as the meat option (a rarity, as most veggies will testify) and we may have ordered a few more Tales Of Negroni cocktails after getting hooked on the smoky, unique and grown-up flavour of our first.
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The Little Violet Door, Carnaby
Nearest tube station: Oxford Circus
Where to find them: 9 Kingly St, Carnaby, London W1B 5PH
We order: The buttermilk pancakes with Blackcurrants, Torched Peach, Rose and Peach Syrup with Creme Fraiche
The Little Violet Door is the latest branch of the various-coloured-door hot spots popping up across London. Each of its branches is styled to look like you’re dining at a kooky flatshare, with loads of shared dining spaces which often times bring you together with strangers.
The experience makes up a huge part of the experience here, but the food and drink impresses, also. As mentioned, the pancakes are stunning, and so is the classique brunch dish of poached eggs on toast. It comes with three options, one of which coming with Bacon, Guacamole, Oyster Mushrooms, Aleppo Red Chilli Flakes and Coriander, making it that little bit more elevated than your average avocado and bacon on toast.
The bottomless offering has Aprerol Spritzers included, as well as a very strong rum punch, rose, larger or prosexy, and we could mix & match these too, as we fancied. The bottomless drinks are charged as £25 on top of whatever brunch dish you opt for, which are surprisingly incredibly cheap for the central London location, starting from only £9.50 (a dragonfruit granola bowl) with the most expensive item standing at £13.50 (the smoked salmon, poached eggs & avo on sourdough).
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Sticks ‘n’ Sushi Shoreditch
Nearest tube station: Hoxton
Where to find them: 100 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JQ
We order: Tempura shrimp ebi bites, spicy edamame, fried cauliflower with black truffle
Who says you can’t have sushi for brunch? With Sticks ‘n’ Sushi Shoreditch’s new ‘All You Can Sip’ brunch menu, enjoy everything from maki rolls and nigiri to beef tataki and gyoza, alongside endless Kimchi Bloody Marys and Proseccos while a DJ gets the vibe going every Saturday. After you’ve finished things off with a trio of sorbets, you’re perfectly placed on Shoreditch High Street to see where the day takes you.
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Mama Shelter, Bethnal Green
Nearest tube station: Bethnal Green (or Cambridge Heath, Hoxton on the Overground)
Where to find them: 437 Hackney Rd, London E2 8PP
We order: Smoked salmon royale, veggie benedict, avocado on toast
Mama Shelter is the perfect answer to a more relaxed-yet-sophisticated bottomless brunch. It's cool and effortless interiors means its the perfect place to get a little boozy with your best mates, and still feel cool while doing it. The plush sofas with cushions galore, painted ceilings, and wide open space are very East London, and are home to not only bottomless-brunchers, but also weekend-laptop-warriors, families meeting for a coffee, and groups of ladies celebrating bdays (not to mention they're dog friendly).
The food was easily the star of the show here. Hefty portions of the salmon royale were delicious (and so necessary for soaking up the free flowing bubbles) , and each dish came with the most perfectly cooked french fries - think McDonald's but better. One thing to note is that this is not the best place for any vegan diners as the choices are slim to none. One member of our party was stuck only with avocado on toast (which was not even on the brunch menu intially). If you've drank enough of their bottomless mimosas, then you may be tempted to book one of their karaoke rooms too...
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Pear Tree Cafe, Battersea
Nearest tube station: Battersea Power Station
Where to find them: Lakeside Cafe Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ
We order: Grilled chorizo ciabatta, every single time
Perhaps better known for its afternoon drinks offerings come summer, the brunch at the Pear Tree Cafe is not to be overlooked. Start your day off with a delicious avocado toast, acai bowl or buttermilk pancakes, while watching the pond or the many joggers. Pints optional.
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Kitty Hawk, Charing Cross
Nearest tube station: Charing Cross
Where to find them: 8 St. Martin's Pl, London WC2N 4JH
We order: Beetroot Cured Scottish Salmon, Truffled Mushrooms on Sourdough with Macadamia Cheese, Dark Chocolate Torte, and Bottomless Cocktails.
Kitty Hawk is a chic restaurant tucked away off Greek Street, offering a boho escape from central London’s bustle. With shimmery golden interiors & adorned in greenery, you overlook London's skyline. Perched on the top floor in the heart of the West End, you enjoy views of Trafalgar Square from above. Why not dine alfresco on the outdoor terrace? It's the perfect setting to escape to for an intimate date spot.
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Milk Cafe, Balham
Nearest tube station: Balham
Where to find them: 18-20 Bedford Hill, London SW12 9RG
We order: Sweet maria (sweetcorn fritters, halloumi, avocado and kasundi)
Often seen with a queue down the road, Milk Cafe, takes the prize for inventive brunch dishes, frequently updating their menu with fresh seasonal ingredients and creating dishes such as buckwheat pancakes with pink peppercorn poached rhubarb. Oh, and you can't leave without trying their poacher hash and fireball sauce.
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Amazonico, Berkeley Square
Nearest tube station: Bond Street
Where to find them: 10 Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BR
We order: It’s a set menu, so you’re in for the full experience
Swanky Amazónico has just unveiled its ‘Amazónico Asado,’ and it’s a game-changer. Every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm, dive into a 4-course feast featuring juicy rump steak, tender lamb, succulent chicken, and pork belly that’s out of this world. Desserts are a vibe with caramel-glazed pineapple, corn cake, and the fluffiest coconut sorbet. All this for just £65 per person, set in Amazónico’s ultra-stylish, lush paradise of velvet and greenery, this is the ultimate weekend treat.
Nobu, Shoreditch
Nearest tube station: Old Street
Where to find them: 30 Willow St, London EC2A 4BH
We order: Black cod en miso
Nobu’s bottomless brunch offering is a sushi lover’s dream. Priced at £90, it’s on the higher end of the brunch budget but you can make as many trips up to the extensive buffet as you want, plus devour a signature Nobu dish from the menu, including Black Cod or Baby Tiger Shrimp Tempura, and finish off with a selection of yummy desserts. Looking to upgrade to the bottomless booze option? For £130 you can help yourself to unlimited Prosecco, Asahi Beer or Lychee Elderflower Coolers.
As well as the delicious food and usual chilled, friendly Nobu vibes you can also enjoy a variety of potent new cocktails outside on their comfy terrace which has recently undergone a super cool graffiti makeover, inspired by Nobu Matsuhisa himself, from artist David Speed.
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Farm Girl Cafe, Notting Hill
Nearest tube station: Notting Hill GAte
Where to find them: 59A Portobello Rd, London W11 3DB
We order: Huevos Rancheros
With locations in Notting Hill, and South Kensington, no matter where you are in London, you're probably in easy reach of a Farm Girl Cafe.
The Australian inspired cafe serves a delicious healthy brunch, with everything from strawberry lime pancakes to classic scrambled eggs. Plus, you cannot leave a Farm Girl Cafe without trying one of their Insta-worthy famous lattes, including the rose latte, lavender latte and butterfly matcha, which is quite literally a blue drink.
P.S., they don't take bookings so make sure to head down their early to grab a spot and a rose latte!
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STK Stratford
Nearest tube station: Stratford
Where to find them: The Gantry, 40 Celebration Ave, East Village, London E20 1DB
We order: It's STK so it has to be the New York Strip steak
STK's Vibe Brunch could be exactly what your weekends are missing. Available every Saturday from 11.30am to 3pm, enjoy panoramic views of East London, a three-course menu (and the option to upgrade to bottomless beverages) and live DJ sets to bring the energy.
Choose from flat iron steaks, burgers or roasted salmon (plus pumpkin ravioli for vegetarians), sharing platters of sushi and a party board of desserts. It's £49 per person, plus £32 to upgrade to bottomless.
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100 Wardour Street, Soho
Nearest tube station: Tottenham Court Road
Where to find them: 100 Wardour St, London W1F 0TL
We order: Moroccan shakshuka
100 Wardour Street offer their Rhythm and Brunch all day every Saturday, promising "non-stop R&B tunes, feel-good vibes, delicious brunch dishes and bottomless Aperol Spritz." Bottomless Aperols? What could be better?
Their menu is two courses for £35 and three for £40, and features all the classics you'd hope for, from a smashed avocado and poached eggs and eggs benedict, alongside some more boujie offerings including a rib eye steak.
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14 Hills, Bank
Nearest tube station: Monument
Where to find them: 14th floor, 120 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 5AL
We order: Lobster bun or tempura cauliflower
If you fancy an indulgent, decadent brunch with insane views of the London skyline, then be sure to pop down 14 Hills. Situated on Fenchurch Street, this stunning location is set 14 floors above the city with stunning interiors and even better food.
Priced at £38 for two courses or £43 for three, this restaurant offers artisan bits that range from sweet to savoury. Fancy some classic Turkish eggs or eggs benedict? Or, do you prefer crème brûlée and choux buns? Whatever you like, 14 Hills has it, alongside impeccable service and, again, incredible views. Plus, the drinks? We recommend the Sworn Off, which tasted just like a Fruit Pastille!
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The Sea, The Sea, Chelsea
Nearest tube station: Sloane Square
Where to find them: 174 Pavilion Rd, London SW1X 0AW
We order: The oysters - always
If you’re in the mood for seafood, the Sunday brunch offering at The Sea, The Sea in Chelsea is not to be missed. A fish shop and a restaurant, it’s an intimate space and you can opt to sit at the counter as you watch the skilled chefs prepare your meal, or enjoy the outside on the covered terrace.
Pick from a range of exquisite small plates, including oysters, their incredible chutoro waffle, a lobster roll or mussels with wild garlic sauce. Pair your food from drinks from their well-chosen wine list or enjoy an aptly named cocktail like the Oyster Bloody Mary or The Fish House Punch!
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DAROCO, Soho
Nearest tube station: Tottenham Court Road
Where to find them: Manette St, London W1D 4AL
We order: The ravioli with wild mushrooms
Italian restaurant DAROCO has got everything you need for the ultimate weekend treat. With bottomless Aperol Spritz or Prosecco for £30 and an Italian twist on breakfast style eggs, their offering promises to be "buzzy but elegant", with a live DJ every weekend.
The brunch set menu is £39, and includes one antipasti, one main, plus a dessert. It's basically like being in Milan, Italy!
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The Palm House, Victoria
Nearest tube station: Victoria
Where to find them: 150 Victoria St, London SW1E 5LB
We order: Palm House cheeseburger
The Palm House couldn't be easier to find regardless of where you're coming from, as it's right opposite Victoria station and the venue is stunning. Think floor-to-ceiling glass windows, comfortable booths surrounded by plants and palm trees everywhere!
The vibe is designed to emulate that of 1930s clubhouse Miami, with Cuban influence too. Their bottomless brunch is £55 per person for a three-course brunch with bottomless rum punch, beer or Prosecco. And the dessert churros? Unlimited! What more could you ask for?
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Madison, St Paul's
Nearest tube station: Mansion House
Where to find them: Rooftop Terrace One, New Change, London EC4M 9AF
We order: Yellowfin tuna tataki
If you don't know Madison yet, you're in for a treat. Set six floors up with city views of London, they offer various different bottomless brunch events throughout the year. Enjoy delicious dishes and cocktails, with two courses for £35 and three for £39.
Whether you're after classic brunch options like Italian eggs benedict, or their smoked sesame and almond tofu tostadas plus a salted caramel chocolate brownie for dessert, you're in for a good time. Add on bottomless bubbles or mimoses for £35 per person.
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il Pampero Bar & Restaurant, The Hari Hotel Belgravia
Nearest tube station: Knightsbridge
Where to find them: 20 Chesham Pl, London SW1X 8HQ
We order: The pollo alla milanese
Il Pampero is the latest London restaurant to hop on board the brunch train to deliver an irresistible bottomless breakfast/lunch offering. From £30.00 per person, you can sip on unlimited Aperol spritz, prosecco, Chandon spritz, mimosas and more while tucking into three flavoursome courses.
The broad menu features dishes such as eggs royale, various pizzas, and a number of homemade pastas. With authentic cooking, fabulously chic surroundings, live music and impeccable service, you won’t be disappointed.
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Ayllu, Paddington
Nearest tube station: Paddington
Where to find them: Beneath Smith's Bar & Grill, 25 Sheldon Square, London W2 6EY
We order: Don't miss the tacos
We love a good fusion menu, and Paddington-based Ayllu mixes Peruvian classic dishes with sushi, cocktails and champagne. What more could you ask for? The restaurant's 'immersive bottomless brunch' runs every Saturday from 11am to 4pm and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm, featuring a live DJ plus impressive Samba performances.
The bottomless food menu costs £37.00 per person, and you can add on bottomless drinks too for £55. So, if you're looking for a fun venue for a boozy celebration, plus a twist on standard brunch menus, this one's for you.
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B&H Buildings, Clerkenwell
Nearest tube station: Farringdon
Where to find them: 42 Northampton Rd, London EC1R 0HU
We order: Huevos Benedictus (a Mexican twist on the classic)
For a boozy brunch, it’s got to be this calm spot in EC1. Aperol Spritz, bottomless Bellinis and Bloody Marys are popular drinks to wash down choice bites like granola, stacked American pancakes with crispy bacon or the hearty full English breakfast.
If there’s a table free, opt to eat in the light-and-fern-filled conservatory.
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The NoMad Hotel, Covent Garden
Nearest tube station: Covent Garden
Where to find them: 28 Bow St, London WC2E 7AW
We order: The French toast with hazelnuts, chantilly and bourbon caramel
Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden opposite The Royal Opera House, The NoMad Hotel opened in 2021 to much anticipation. Thankfully, their brunch lives up to the hype.
Set in a beautiful atrium made with green accents and marble (and a lot house plants!), choose from a menu that includes brunch classics like eggs benedict and French toast, or something a little more unique - Nomad chicken burger and lobster tagliatelle coming right up.
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Bistrotheque, Bethnal Green
Nearest tube station: Cambridge Heath
Where to find them: 23-27 Wadeson St, London E2 9DR
We order: The classic Bistrotheque breakfast
After a trip to nearby Columbia Road flower market on Sunday, head to this legendary venue off Cambridge Heath Road and refuel on tasty dishes like Portland crab rarebit Benedict, cinnamon French toast, with cream cheese chantilly and twice baked souffle picada. All washed down with a glass of Champagne of course.
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Daisy Green, Marylebone
Nearest tube station: Marble Arch
Where to find them: 20 Seymour St, London W1H 7HX
We order: Fancy bacon roll or the sweetcorn fritters
The Daisy Green collection has brunch spots all over London - from Marylebone to Victoria, Soho to Paddington. Just behind Oxford Street and Marble Arch you'll find the prettiest property in the antipodean cafe chain’s portfolio, complete with a floral entrance and a secret garden.
The bottomless brunch is pretty epic, with free-flowing fizz for an hour and 30 minutes while you tuck into both a sweet and savoury dish, with options including smoked salmon Royale, sweetcorn fritters or The Bondi - bacon, poached eggs, chilli and fennel sausage, mushrooms, avocado, chilli pesto and charcoal sourdough.
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The Good Egg, Stoke Newington
Nearest tube station: Stoke Newington
Where to find them: 93 Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0AS
We order: Don't leave without trying the Sabih
Tucked away in Stoke Newington, The Good Egg offers an explosion of Israeli and Middle Eastern flavours on the brunch menu. Try Sabih, fluffy pita stuffed with tahini, zhoug, dak dak, egg and fried aubergine, or shakshuka with preserved lemon yoghurt, za’atar and fluffy pita? Yum. Tahini hot chocolate and pistachio, chocolate and sea salt cookies make tempting desserts.
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Balthazar, Covent Garden
Nearest tube station: Covent Garden
Where to find them: 4-6 Russell St, London WC2B 5HZ
We order: A croque monsieur
New York has always been the brunch leader, but London’s quickly caught up, which is why this Manhattan outpost is so perfect for now. Red-leather booths, mosaic floors and mirrored walls make a glorious backdrop to enjoy steaks and eggs with pomme frites, pancakes with mixed berries, or Champagne and oysters all served until a civilised 4pm.
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Egg Break, Notting Hill
Nearest tube station: Notting Hill Gate
Where to find them: 30 Uxbridge St, W8 7TA
We order: The Eggbreak sweet ’n’ spicy chicken sandwich with a side of tater tots
Egg lovers rejoice, this joint is where you can dine on all the favourites like poached with smashed avo or truffled scrambled on sourdough toast.
But there are some more exotic choices too, such as a Mexican omelette with avocado, chilli, spring onion, feta and coriander and sweet potato rosti with goats cheese, poached egg, kale and pine nuts. Don’t fancy eggs? Not a problem as oats, pancakes, French toast and pastries are other tasty options.
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Aqua Kyoto, Soho
Nearest tube station: Oxford Circus
Where to find them: 30 Argyll St, London W1F 7EB
We order: Pan-fried seabass with yuzu wasabi dressing
There’s nowhere better to soak up the sunshine (and chow down on a platter of delicious sushi) then Aqua Kyoto’s buzzing rooftop right in the heart of London’s west end.
The weekend brunch comes with unlimited sushi and a choice of starter, main and dessert platter. There's also free-flowing wine, bubbles or beer. We recommend donning your newest out out outfit, grabbing your mates and making a reservation!
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