There's no denying that weekends were made for flowing drinks and stacks of pancakes - hell, our veins probably run red with bloody marys at this point. But if you're sick of the same old avocado on toast, then it's time to elevate your brunch game. Whether it's a day date, birthday plans or you just need to treat-yo-self, there's no better way than to splash out with a slinky hotel brunch in London. From buzzing boutique spots to rooftop hideaways, here's the cream of the crop.
Still hungry? Load up on the quirkiest, the booziest and the downright best with our extensive guide to brunch in London.
@ Art Yard Bar and Kitchen on Every Saturday
Head inside Southbank's gorgeous Bankside Hotel, where you'll find Art Yard Bar and Kitchen serving up a tasty bottomless brunch every Saturday. They're dishing out sumptuous dishes like loaded croque madame, shakshuka with sourdough bread and even French toast tiramisu, paired with free-flowing prosecco, mimosas, bloody Marys and more for 90 minutes.
A top pick of hotel brunches in London, BiBo Shoreditch is bringing you tempting Andalusian bites across the weekend. Expect breakfast paellas, tapas and sweet treats, alongside a choice of bottomless sangria or signature cocktails.
The all-day menu or brekkie offering at Union Social, the restaurant of The Gantry hotel in Stratford, will see you tucking into a range of international plates to mark brunch time. Better yet, with gorgeous interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows and a beautiful terrace, there's plenty of eye candy around too.
Looking for brunch in Bermondsey? Make sure The Dixon Hotel is on your list. Not only is the south London pick home to stunning interiors and plant-filled corners, but the weekend brunch menu also includes the likes of courgette spaghetti, wagyu burgers, avocado on beetroot bread and more.
Decked out in quirky artwork, colourful cushions and purple neon sings, the rooftop restaurant at NYX Hotel London Holborn & Sabine Holborn is a top choice for bottomless brunches. Not only can you enjoy 90 minutes of prosecco or select cocktails, but they're also offering a two-course feast which includes pulled lamb flatbread, smoked salmon gravadlax and an indulgent French brioche toast for dessert, all for £49.95 per person.
Brunch at this central London hotel takes the form of free-range eggs, loaded sandwiches and British dishes alongside sweet treats like brioche French toat and sourdough waffles. Take a seat in a plush booth and get ready for an afternoon of impressive eats.
For a brunch that blends global flavours with a relaxed atmosphere, Fremantle Bar and Kitchen is the perfect destination. Their Quayside Blowout brunch menu offers a unique twist on traditional breakfast fare with dishes like East End eggs Benedict, featuring herbed mushrooms, streaky bacon, and hash browns, and the roasted Portobello Benedict for a delightful vegetarian option.
If you're in the mood for something lighter, try the Thai soba noodle salad, packed with fresh, crunchy vegetables and vibrant herbs. Add to that 90 minutes of unlimited fizz, and it's the perfect way to spend your weekend.
Located in the heart of the West End, the Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel proves to be a draw for thirsty weekenders craving bottomless bubbles, pretty dishes and a lively atmosphere. Think lobster popcorn and prawn martinis, as well as steak sizzling in herb butter.
Served between 12 and 5pm, brunch at Great Northern Hotel's RAILS Restaurant is sure to bring you a whole load of treats. Expect a full English, classic eggs on muffins and even flat iron steak here.
One of the more edgier contenders, The Culpeper is a boutique hotel on Brick Lane. Spread across 4 floors, the East London favourite is home to a pub, restaurant, rooms and rooftop garden - all perfect for snacking every day of the week.
Sitting on the pricier end of the scale, Madera at Treehouse London is an Insta-worthy Mexican restaurant that matches bold flavours and punchy cocktails with elevated views over central London. Round up your crew and head to Langham Place for celebrity spotting and a luxe brunch.
The best London hotel brunch? A name that's known far and wide, the Chiltern Firehouse is a star-studded destination that's tucked away in Marylebone. The menu certainly isn't the cheapest, but when there's black truffle scrambled eggs, crab omelettes and rib-eye shawarma, it just might be worth it.
One of the most stunning recent additions to Southwark, Seabird is the sky-high rooftop spot that's bringing NYC feels to The Hoxton's latest hotel. Think snappers, marys and the old-school Buck's Fizz with a menu of small and large plates centred on seafood.
If you're after an impressive hotel bottomless brunch in London, this one should be firmly on your list. Clocking in at £58 per person, the menu includes oysters, sashimi, yakitori and more for the table, before a choice of mouthwatering mains and a dessert bento box. Going all out? Pair all that with 90 minutes of flowing Champagne and sake for £40.
Whether you came for the Instagrammable interiors, upscale rooms or the lemon curd pancakes, Dalloway Terrace doesn't disappoint. Grab a table at this West End hotel for one of London top hotel brunches, hearty breakfast and proper coffees in a gorgeous, British space.
Pairing bloody marys, smoothies and freshly pressed juice with classics from the full English to eggs royale, The Zetter Townhouse is one for the traditional spread. Whether you're staying at the Clerkenwell hotel or heading over for a weekend pit-stop, you can't go wrong at this hotel for brunch in London.
The Gourmet Bar can be found inside Novotel London on Greenwich High Road, making sure you can get your fix of British-style brunches and breakfasts in a colourful, contemporary hotel restaurant setting. There are vegan, veggie and traditional full Englishes, alongside everything from eggs benedict to avo smash as well.
