The Best Of Pancake Day In London 2023

Scouring the internet for some of the best pancakes in London? There's two names that seem to be topping every list, and that's Riding House Cafe and Rail House Cafe. Treat yourself to bacon, wild berry and Caribbean-style plates, with a bottomless spread that will set you back just £15 come the 1st of March.

We've previously seen East London's Queen of Hoxton keep things DIY for Pancake Day with 'Make Your Own Pancake Station' that lets you whip up a selection of treats. Expect tasty food and affordable drinks to wash it all down.

If you're looking for a Shrove Tuesday like no other, then you need to head on over to Ballie Ballerson in Shoreditch. They're switching up their usual BOGOF events, adding a bacon-flavoured shot served with a mini pancake to their food and booze offerings.

Fluffy parcels over breakfast? There's nothing quite like pancakes come the morning, and there's a charming restaurant near Farringdon that boasts some of the best pancakes in London. Join Smiths of Smithfield as they conjure up early morning sweetness.

Located right in Peckham Rye, you won't want to miss out on these indulgent pancakes at Tupi. With tonnes of toppings such as mixed berries, salted caramel and Oreo, the restaurant is the perfect brunch spot to load up on some stacks. 

This Pancake day, Zuaya is whipping up a special made with a fresh carrot, coconut sugar, organic eggs and cream of Peruvian cocoa. Not only are they tasty, but they're healthy too -  loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene.

Save any face stuffing for The Book Club in Shoreditch this Pancake Day and you'll be greeted by a must-try menu of espresso martini stacks and fluffy pina colada towers. Load up on these cocktail-inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a few treats too.

Looking for somewhere to celebrate pancake day? With locations in Aldgate and Wembley, Big Moe's is the 1950s diner that's serving up the goods. From the choc chip tower to the Nutella and strawberries stack, there are all kinds of delicious flavours to indulge in.

Not a name to go shy when it comes to great plates in London, join Dirty Bones this Shrove Tuesday as a stack of three buttermilk pancakes is matched with your choice of bacon or fresh clotted cream and blueberries... both with a shot of maple syrup for good measure.

The Breakfast Club have put together some of London's tastiest pancake options this year as they stack with everything from berries to maple bacon,  hash browns, cheese, caramelised onionsn and a fried egg. From Angel, London Bridge and Battersea, they've got you covered.

A space for all things Scandinavian, Aquavit's acclaimed menu is a must for any Londoner. Head here for crepes stuffed with blueberry, lemon and thyme compote, then topped with luscious vanilla cream and a dusting of icing sugar.

No 11 Pimlico Road are towing the line between both savoury and sweet this pancakes as you lap up everything from ricotta pancakes with chimichurri to vegan banana pancakes with maple syrup and coconut yoghurt.

Swing by Antillean on Blackfriars Road this Shrove Tuesday, as the lively pan Caribbean restaurant will be cooking up a tasty plantain pancake for 4. Stacked high and topped with fresh fruit, this is one for your list.

Banoffee, cookies and cream, streaky bacon, mixed berries.. the choices at Polo 24 Hour Bar are extensive and drool-worthy. Whether you like yours drizzled with chocolate or piled high and stacked for sharing, these are definitely among the best pancakes in London.

Sure, lemon and sugar are nice, but how about roasted apple, lemon curd, pumpkin seed and sumac praline? Caravan are spicing things up with a buckwheat stack that'll have your mouths watering and Instagram feed begging for a photo.

Think you know pancakes? Think again. Israeli favourite Coal Office cooks up their signature octopus al lachuh, a savoury take on the usual that's topped with grilled octopus, fresh herbs and a healthy lashing of truffle harissa sauce. 

Spend Shrove Tuesday tucking into an Indian take on the classic pancake as Gunpowder Tower Bridge create a delicious feast. Spicing batter with cardamon, pancakes will then be topped with caramelised banana, pistachios, creme fraiche and honey.