Where Is The Best Brunch In London?
Brunch - it isn’t quite breakfast and it isn’t quite lunch, which is exactly why we absolutely love it! To celebrate the deliciously indulgent mid-morning treat, we decided to shine a light on a few alternative London brunch offerings; from the luxurious, to the wacky, the creative to the active.
Read on to find out which London brunch is best for you….
Best Brunch For Ethical Eating
Mercato Metropolitano is a buzzing street food market and social enterprise. We brunched at the Elephant & Castle market but there are several other locations dotted in and around the capital, each one promoting sustainability and the importance of great quality food. They serve up a mind-boggling array of world cuisines, meaning you can find practically any food your heart desires, all under one roof! What stood out for us was the good old fashioned full English from Egg & Keg and the iconic sandwich from Chez Louis (who has literally mastered the art of sandwiches).
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Best Brunch for Entertainment
On a quest for the quirky? Join some drag queens at The Viaduct’s Bingo Bottomless Brunch, for a fun-filled bottomless bingo brunch. Drink prosecco for 90 minutes as you compete in a gorgeous game of prize bingo before grooving to a DJ as your weekend comes to an end. it’s time to grab life by the balls with The Big Drag Bingo Brunch– it’s your favourite game of drag bingo, but with an added bottomless brunch twist, darling!
Best Brunch For Keeping Active
At Bounce’s Bottomless Brunch you can turn the occasion into a full on competition with Ping ping and Prosecco. A £35, 90 minute package features bottomless Prosecco or beer and endless slices of classic, vegan and gluten-free pizzas plus banging tunes and naturally, plenty of Ping Pong. It’s a winning combination.
Best Brunch For Having A Ball
Have the ultimate baller bottomless brunch experience with Balley Ballerson. As well as access to ball pits, this brunch ticket includes bottomless pizzas and a whole host of alcoholic beverages including, Pornstars and Picantes (our playful spicy margaritas). On Saturdays, it’s all about non-stop hits from our resident DJ, Izzy Trixx, with the biggest names in Disco, House, Commercial, Hip Hop, RnB, Garage, Drum and Bass whilst Sundays call for even more Commercial, Hip Hop and RnB.
Best Brunch For Musical Lovers
At this West End Musical Brunch, the audience are also the cast, so be prepared to belt out the high note from Defying Gravity, shout ‘Fame’ at the top of your lungs and dance your heart out to Grease Lightnin’. After 1 hour of bottomless drinks that is! Each event is hosted at a secret location and is packed with hours of total immersion in the fabulous world of musicals. Previous performers have included stars from every West End show including Wicked, Les Miserables, Hamilton, Phantom of the Opera, Book of Mormon, Waitress, Hamilton and The Lion King.
Best Brunch For Pure Indulgence
Coya London is pure extravagance. Your brunch will include dishes such as crocantes con guacamole, taco de salmón, fresh yellowfin and tuna ceviche, Chilean sea bass with rice, lime and chilli. Meanwhile an extravagant dessert platter leaves the best until last for anyone with a sweet tooth. This lays on display a selection of colourful fruit, pastries and cakes with sugared churros and melted milk chocolate.
Best brunch for tropical holiday vibes
The tropical Jurema terrace has hanging green vines, bamboo lounging chairs and tassel umbrellas, while a DJ plays chilled tunes, all overlooking the courtyard where two huge Tasmanian ferns that unravel in the centre. Bring your whole gang for the sharing brunch menu, which is served every Sunday between 12pm – 4pm. Brunch comes with a choice of drink packages – four cocktails or six glasses of champagne – for an extra fee.
Best brunch for an all-American feast
Sunday In Brooklyn is a little piece of New York in Notting Hill. It offers a buzzing neighbourhood vibe and signature American-style friendly service. If you’re headed for brunch then the famous buttermilk pancakes are a must-have - be warned, they’re huge! The restaurant is open for brunch Wednesday to Sunday although if you are heading there on a Saturday and Sunday pre-booking is limited and space is saved mainly for walk-ins.
Best brunch for a Mexican feast
Don't go expecting your standard eggy brunch fare at Cavita restaurant on Wigmore street (though there is a tasty huevos rancheros plate if you fancy). Kick things off with a pig's head tamale, before diving into cochinita pibil and carne asada tacos. Save room for the chewy and delicious pan de elote with honeycomb ice cream and cajeta and a cold glass of horchata.
Best brunch for a spicy start to the day
Dishoom's breakfast and brunch menu has become the stuff of legend in London, providing a range of cult-like Indian-inspired breakfast dishes to hungry Londoners until 11.45am each day. If you haven’t had a bacon naan before, it’s time to treat yourself. The rich, sweet chilli jam cuts through the bacon for a moreish meal you won’t forget in a hurry. Those looking for something a little more authentic shouldn’t miss the keema per eedu which is a powerful mix of spicy chicken keema and chunks of chicken liver, served with fried eggs and buttered bread buns - delicious.
Best brunch for Pancakes
Minimalist and airy (with an outdoor terrace), this independent little spot in Flat Iron Square, called Where The Pancakes Are, does one thing, yes you guessed it - pancakes. But, boy, does it do them well. Dutch owner Patricia Trijbits is passionate about quality, so in addition to gluten-free and dairy-free (vegan) options, there’s proper maple syrup – even for the kids – plus glitteringly fresh fruit, top-notch bacon and so on. You’ll find many a pancake pilgrim here, partaking in these fluffy stacks of joy.
Best brunch for circus acts and elite Asian food
Park Chinois is renowned for its unique dining experiences, dripping in luxury and decadence. The Saturday Shanghai Brunch, located within the Club Chinois, is no exception. Step off the streets of modern-day Mayfair to find yourself in this sumptuous underground hideaway, truly transporting you to the swinging atmosphere of a 1930s Shanghai speakeasy. Indulge in a mouth-watering three-course menu whilst watching exceptionally curated, innovative and high-energy live performances, alongside a selection of DJs. From wagyu beef gyoza to grilled black cod in scallion sauce, the menu is paired with half a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne for the perfect weekend treat.
Best brunch for Sky-high views of East London
From the minute you’re whisked up to the 40th floor of Heron Tower in its glass lift, you know you’re going to experience something pretty special. The bright, light space of Duck & Waffle seems like it was made for mornings, with all-round views of the city from floor-to-ceiling windows offering up stunning sunrise scenes. Favourites from the brunch menu include a full English, the spicy ox cheek doughnut with apricot jam, and a rich rice congee topped with crispy duck, hazelnuts and hot sauce.
The dish to order: Duck & Waffle
Best brunch for dining in an old-school Asian tearoom
The best brunches in London come in all sorts of shapes and sizes these days, but Japanese feasts are a rarer breed than most. At The Mandarin Oriental you’ll start with plate upon plate of sharing bites, from a sashimi platter through to shishito peppers topped with dancing bonito shavings and miles more in-between. Each diner then gets the choice of a main, plus their very own dessert bento box with four little sweets presented prettily. Added bonuses include one of the most instagrammable dining rooms in London, a live DJ, cracking cocktails and mocktails, plus the option to add bottomless Champagne.Dish to order: Wagyu Curry Udon Noodle dish
Best Brunch For Karaoke Lovers
Are you a vocal maverick or a murderer of melodies? Whatever your go-to karaoke style, it’s your time to shine. Take to the mic as Blame Gloria serves up a decade-spanning day where brunch meets karaoke and bottomless cocktails meets belting your bloody lungs out. With a roster of hits to sing along to, the requests are open and you can, in the words of Girls Aloud, Call The Shots. Topped with groovy grub and plenty of bubbles, this is the bottomless brunch where groupies become rockstars.
Best Brunch For Vegans
If you’d like to learn a new skill (or certainly some new recipes) while you’re enjoying a tipple or two, then look no further then than this bottomless brunch cookery class at The Avenue Cookery School, which will give you the chance to rustle up a three-course vegan meal while you’re downing endless bellinis and bloody marys. On arrival, you’ll be served a drink which you can savour while watching a cooking demonstration. You’ll then try your hand at concocting what you’ve just seen – with as many drinks as you want of course. After eating your French toast with vegan smoky aubergine bacon, berries and maple syrup, you’ll then try your hand at creating some homemade granola, which you’ll then be able to take home with you.
