The answer to most of life’s little problems is, of course, a great brunch. So nurse a hangover, jump into a bottomless brunch or indulge in some dishes cooked by some of the city’s most passionate chefs at these wonderful venues across London.
These are the restaurants serving our top ten best brunch choices London has to offer. These brunch venues have were handpicked for their extensive brunch menus and unique interiors and style. Each venue has its own unique selling point, from elegant and sophisticated dining to happy dance comfort food to dining in the sky.
Comfort food at its finest. This breakfast menu will make your stomach do a little happy dance with each bite, and you can dance knowing that the team are cooking with ethically sourced ingredients. It is no surprise that the Breakfast Club won the ‘Best Breakfast’ available on Deliveroo.
If the brightly coloured exterior and the welcoming staff aren’t enough to get you in a good mood in the morning, grab a coffee while you browse their extensive breakfast menu. Popular options include their Disco Hash or, for a more hangover friendly option, why not try their classic brunch option, ‘The Greasy Spoon’ with bacon, sausage, hash browns, egg and toast or a simple bacon butty.
Look out for their signature sunny yellow-orange storefront in several locations across London, including Soho, Canary Wharf, and London Bridge. You can enjoy your brunch inside on a rainier day or take advantage of a milder summer morning and eat outdoors in most locations.
Escape for the morning to this glamorous restaurant and feel as relaxed as if you were lounging by a hotel pool in Greece. You will truly feel like you have left London with the smell of freshly baked pastries wafting through the floor and the luxurious interior, including elegant palms and an eight-storey glass atrium. The attentive service at the Winter Garden will add to that ‘holiday getaway’ feeling as the staff are always on hand to ensure you enjoy your breakfast to the fullest.
This European restaurant offers continental style or traditional full English breakfast in a Bento Box. Meaning you can try a number of options and experience a wealth of flavour these first-class chefs have to offer. Leaving you fuelled up and ready for whatever the day throws at you.
This Grand European café in Picadilly is renowned for its traditional breakfast menu in a sophisticated setting. If you prefer a fuss-free breakfast menu done with a sense of flair and made with only the very best quality ingredients, The Wolesley is your best bet. The chefs here are experts at taking something remarkably simple and transforming it into a bite you won’t forget in a hurry.
The Wolesley offers an exceptional space for premium private dining to celebrate your next big occasion or to host a one of a kind breakfast meeting. They are also superb hosts to vegetarian and vegan diners and ensure all guests feel catered for once they walk into their space.
Dine in the sky on the 40th floor of the Heron Tower. Duck and Waffle is the perfect venue for a memorable event with a view, impeccable service and a menu full of taste explosions.
They offer a breakfast menu throughout the week as well as all-day brunch on the weekend. You will be spoilt for choice with the ten different egg menu options, classic savoury options and sweet meals, including vegan congee, freshly baked pastries, lemon meringue waffles.
Duck and Waffle is a great option if you have any dietary requirements. The team are more than happy to accommodate vegans or people avoiding gluten and make them a top pick for anyone with dietary needs.
Time is ticking for you to try this insane brunch at Sunday in Brooklyn, Notting Hill. Sadly, this exclusive brunch menu is only available until the end of August so make sure you pop down for a taste of their signature pancakes with hazelnut maple praline before it’s too late.
This venue is named after the much-loved sister branch of this New York favourite. They also offer some other fun dishes including ‘Biscuits & Gravy’ and a shakshuka with house focaccia. Wash these down with the Sunday bloody mary or their fun frozen cocktail ‘Do The Dew’.
The philosophy of Balthazar is to source the best ingredients and use traditional techniques to create timeless dishes. They take brunch recipes we all know and love and give them their own stamp. For example, they transform regular weekend pancakes into their Balthazar New York-style hot buttermilk pancakes with maple and banana or mixed berries and homemade strawberry sauce. You can add another level of excitement to your brunch with a morning friendly cocktail, such as a bloody mary or a mimosa.
Step back in time to the 70s at the colourful Gloria Trattoria in Shoreditch. This traditional Italian restaurant sticks to its roots and delivers fresh and homemade food using seasonal ingredients. Although you might recognise Gloria from our blog post on the ultimate girls night out in London, this lively bar transforms into a cosy nook for brunch at the weekend.
The Big Mamma group have locations in many major cities across Europe. They know how to cater for a boozy, dance till your feet hurt night or a cosy, cuddle up in the corner morning. Maybe you’ll love it so much you make it your mission to travel to every branch across the continent!
Renowned Chefs Richard Foster and Patron Nuno Mendes have collaborated to introduce the brunch menu at the Chiltern Firehouse. This restaurant is contemporary dining with an American twist. They are all about using ingredients seasonally to gain the best, fresh dishes packed full of nutrients and better for the planet.
The communal dining aspect of this menu is unique and offers a chance for everyone to try a variety of flavours and a way to bring your group together. Nothing gets people talking like discussing a good selection of brunch dishes at the table. Or if sharing food is not your cup of tea, they also do meticulously planned mains, including a forty-eight-hour chicken and a selection of oysters from across the country.
www.chilternfirehouse.com/restaurant
History and youthful energy collide to create this industrial-chic restaurant in a charming grade II listed building behind King’s Cross Station. Take advantage of the outdoor terrace on Granary Square and take in the bustling London atmosphere as you dine.
This is one of the most abundant and affordable brunch menus on this list. Plus, they even cover plant-based and gluten-free options, so there is something for everyone.
www.caravanrestaurants.co.uk/kings-cross.html
This independent restaurant serving up middle eastern dishes inspired by the much-loved street food stands in Israel’s Tel Aviv and the bakeries in New York, and old school Jewish delis. Some of our favourite items include Babka French Toast and the Sabih, a fluffy pita with golden tahini, tangy mango pickle, spicy coriander sauce, salad and aubergine.
The Good Egg makes an excellent choice for meeting friends across town or if you are visiting central London as they are in a super central location in Soho, just a 5-minute walk from Oxford Circus.
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