Best Places For Brunch In Paddington

• Location: Prince Regent Boat, 17 Sheldon Square, Paddington, W2 6EP
• Why we recommend: this is more than just brunch - you'll also get to take part in an hour-long yoga class beforehand

• Location: 1 Paddington Square, W2 1DL
• Why we recommend: they offer a wide variety of food in a casual setting, making it a great choice for every occasion

With so many vendors under one roof, you can't go wrong with a trip to Market Halls. Their Paddington outpost spans a whopping 11,000 square feet, featuring seven street food traders, two bars and a buzzing outdoor terrace - all decorated with Instagram-worthy foliage.

Farm Girl is a particularly good shout when it comes to midday meals, with an Australian-inspired brunch menu to get stuck into. We're talking frozen berry acai bowls, gluten-free apple and pear pancakes, breakfast wraps and so much more.

• Location: Unit 1, West End Quay, Harbet Road, W2 1JX
• Why we recommend: this is a top pick for hearty plates in laid-back surrounds, with a classic morning menu that ticks every box for us

Right on the waterfront at the top of Paddington Basin, BrewDog is a cool, casual bar that just so happens to serve a brilliant brunch. They're best known for their craft beer, with 25 different taps on offer, but they've got all kinds of food to choose from too.

Take a seat in their graffiti and neon sign-adorned venue, where you can enjoy fried chicken and waffles, candied banana and chocolate chip pancakes or even a croissant brunch burger- before playing a few games on their retro arcade machines.

• Location: 25 Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, W2 6EY
• Why we recommend: they offer bottomless food as well as drinks, and their menu is one of the more high-end in the area without being overly expensive

Head to Smith's Bar & Grill for a cracking Saturday brunch in Paddington, as each week they offer a mouthwatering bottomless feast between 11am and 4pm. This modern British restaurant promises sophisticated interiors and a lively atmosphere, as well as 90 minutes of all-you-can-eat sharing plates for £35 per person (with the option to add on free-flowing drinks for an extra £15).

Tuck into dishes like avocado tartine, dulce de leche pancakes or mushroom truffle benedict, washed down with wine and cocktails. If you prefer something more chilled, their breakfast menu is served all week long and includes fresh pastries as well as hot meals.

• Location: 25 Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, W2 6EY
• Why we recommend: you can switch up your usual brunch options with Asian-fusion fare, with the option to add on bottomless drinks for something a little more boozy

When a full English doesn't quite cut it, make your way to Ayllu for an Asian-fusion brunch. This stunning spot is decked out in dark green furnishings and plush booth seating, where you can relax as you devour a blend of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines.

Their bottomless brunch costs £37 per person for unlimited food, and £55 if you add on free-flowing drinks too. Think uramaki salmon rolls, chicken karaage and mushroom ceviche, paired with sparkling wine or select cocktails.

• Location: 3 Merchants Square, W2 1AZ
• Why we recommend: this is the perfect pick for classic brunch plates, and we love looking out over the water while we eat

Lockhouse is a laid-back Merchants Square gem, looking out over the Grand Union Canal in Paddington Basin. The colourful interiors blend modern, industrial style with touches of vintage, with lots of greenery and floor-to-ceiling windows that  let in lots of natural light.

Open from 10am, they serve a small but delicious selection of brunch dishes. We're talking eggs royale, classic or veggie fry-ups or even French toast topped with berries and maple syrup.

• Location: 6 Spring Street, W2 3RA 
• Why we recommend: this is ideal for fans of Mediterranean food, and we love the choice of sweet and savoury options they offer

A family-run Mediterranean restaurant that's filled with cosy velvet seating and simple white decor, Hayat is an all-day destination that serves a mean brunch. They've got a passion for home-style cooking, served in a welcoming setting that feels like dining in someone's kitchen.

Their menu rages from shakshuka to an oven-style omelette or berry pancakes, with various sides available like grilled halloumi and Egyptian-style fava beans.

• Location: 2 Canalside Walk, Bishop's Bridge Road, W2 1DG
• Why we recommend: you can enjoy brunch with a canalside view here, and they've always got a buzzing atmopshere

Just opposite Paddington station, Bondi Green can be found along the bustling footpath of Regent's Canal. Part of the Daisy Green collection, you can expect Australian cafe vibes and warm hospitality, both in their roomy, minimalist dining room and out on the sunny terrace overlooking the water.

From 8am right through to 4pm, you can secure delicious dishes like fancy bacon rolls, sweetcorn fritters with poached eggs or their award-winning banana bread. Fancy something a little more boozy? Their two-course bottomless brunch costs £49.90, complete with 90 minutes of drinks.

• Location: Grand Union Canal, Sheldon Square, W2 6DS
• Why we recommend: the boat setting makes this a unique choice, and it's great for Instagrammable brunches as well

Ever fancied dining on a boat? Darcie & May Green is a bright, colourful barge on Regent's Canal, boasting two floors of seating, both indoors and out on the roof terrace - making for one of the most unique eating experiences in the city. 

Their menu ranges from a full Bondi breakfast to smashed avocado on charcoal sourdough or maple granola. Of course, they also offer the signature Daisy Green bottomless brunch, setting you back £49.90 for two dishes and 90 minutes of unlimited drinks.

• Location: 153 Praed Street, W2 1RL
• Why we recommend: they serve brunch all day long, so you don't even have to get up early for this one

With roots in Jordan and Palestine, the team at Mihbaj serve authentic Middle Eastern food in a welcoming venue. Expect simple wooden furniture and colourful decor with nods to their heritage, open from 7am right through to the evening every single day.

Throughout these times, you can get your hands on their all-day breakfast menu, featuring everything from banana and date porridge to a Levantinian continental or French toast with rose and vanilla ice cream. Plus, they serve fantastic coffee to go with it.

• Location: 6C Sheldon Square, W2 6EZ
• Why we recommend: outdoor brunches are always a win, and this is a real favourite of ours during the summer

One of Daisy Green's Paddington locations, Beany Green is a spacious, Australian-inspired cafe along Regent's Canal. The huge windows fill the pretty room with natural light, and their large outdoor terrace provides a view of the water while you partake in some alfresco dining.

They're open from 8am, or 9am on weekends, ideal for early risers. Until 4pm, you can get your hands on everything from shakshouka to blueberry buttermilk pancakes and smoked salmon royale, or nab a two-course bottomless brunch for £49.90 per person.