London's Best Brunch Restaurants

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By katie kirwan Head Of Brand & B2C At DesignMyNight 13 years covering the UK's restaurants, bars, pubs and experiences. Over 500 visits and counting. Quoted in Time Out, The Guardian, The Independent. Last updated on 13th April 2026

Nothing starts off your weekend better than a big ol' brunch. And London is full of places brimming with syrup drizzled bacon, stacks on stacks of pancakes and eggs in every shape and form. From breakfast kings to boozy brunch bars we've scoured the city for the best of the best. From us, with love, here's the best brunch restaurants in London. Happy scoffing.




Cafe Ciel

With its statement art deco interiors, Café Ciel serves up one of central London's most stylish brunch services. We're talking perfectly presented plates packed with everything from shakshuka and tortilla to croque monsieur, fluffy pancakes and creamy honey tartines.

If you're starting your day the wholesome way, the baristas can bang out all kinds of creations from the cortado to the flat white. Looking for a boozy brunch? Stick around to try your way down the signature cocktail list.

Ayllu

Samba Brunch: Bottomless Food and Drinks. and 4 other offers

Allyu is one of London's top brunch restaurants for its innovative approach to Nikkei cuisine. Tuck into endless sharing plates of South American-meets-Asian specials including fresh sushi and sashimi, ceviche and tacos with free-flowing fizz to complete the experience. This experience starts from £37 per person, or £55 with drinks too.

Champagne Route Restaurant

For a classy brunch and elegant interiors, look no further than Champagne Route Restaurant in Wapping. Sink into their plush, midnight blue velvet seats, surrounded by walls filled with bottles of fizz and fine wines, for a feast like no other. Munch on everything from smoked salmon royale to homemade pancake stacks or a burrata salad here, accompanied by fresh coffee or a mimosa.

Bobo Social Ealing

The best brunch restaurants in West London? Ealing's Bobo Social is found just 10 minutes from Ealing Broadway station, in Filmworks Walk, serving up a range of European treats for your mid morning to afternoon meals on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. 

Expect the likes of steak and chips, shakshouka, full Englishes (vegetarian or not), and avo on toast with whipped feta. To accompany, the mixologist brings around a bloody mary trolley, whipping up bespoke serves to your taste right at your table.

Balans - Various Sites

Brunch at Balans is pretty much a London traditional, serving up several tasty continental treats in the morning/afternoon – and while you're at it, why not grab a cocktail or glass of prosecco.

Megan's - Various Sites

For those after brunch restaurants across the capital, Megan's is a real winner. With locations from Chiswick to Islington, this is the ideal hub to dig into Mediterranean-inspired plates, including shakshouka, Turkish eggs and a range of Middle Eastern eats.

Molly's

Make your way to Hoxton to discover Molly's a stylish bar and restaurant housed in a refurbished Victorian pub. Boasting huge mural on one wall, comfy booth seating and large windows that let in lots of natural light, this is a great choice for mid-morning meals.

Dive into plates of buttermilk pancakes topped with smoked bacon, truffle hash browns or ricotta and honey on sourdough, with some dishes coming in at less than £10 each. There are also cocktails, if you want to make it a boozy brunch.

Amazing Grace London Bridge

Found in what was originally a church, Amazing Grace in London Bridge is a popular spot for boozy mid-morning meals. Thanks to its brilliant decor like stained glass windows and mesmerising light displays with 3D mapping, some of the best bottomless brunch events in London take over this spot. Expect live DJs playing everything from RnB  to Bollywood depending on the theme, as well as delicious dishes like Japanese fried chicken, tofu bao buns and Korean potato bites.

Oktoberfest Kabaret Bottomless Brünchen | Albert's Schloss Soho

@ Albert's Schloss - Soho on Saturday 9th May 2026 and 32 other Saturdays

If you're looking for a side of fun with your next brunch, then head to Albert's Schloss in Soho - the iconic Germain-inspired party bar. They host Albert's Bottomless Brunchen Klub on a regular basis, promising free-flowing drinks, house-baked pastries and granola for £40 per person.

You'll also be able to enjoy any of their main brunch dishes, from cook haus breakfasts to shakshuka. There'll also be live entertainment from their resident DJs and air hostess promenaders throughout the afternoon.

The Alchemist London - Monument

Situated close to Monument station, The Alchemist is a trendy cocktail bar that offers a fantastic boozy brunch on weekends. Expect low lighting and dark red decor, as well as comfy booth seating to relax in.

Their Icons Brunch offers a tasty dish and three cocktails for £40, or bottomless drinks for £10 extra. On the food menu? Everything from beans and parmesan on toast to maple bacon pancakes and breakfast burritos.

Florattica

Perched eleven storeys above the City, Florattica brings a rooftop twist to your weekend brunch plans. This Aldgate cocktail bar and event space serves up premium food and drinks in a modern, upscale setting — with sweeping views across the London skyline to Canary Wharf and the Thames as a bonus. The atmosphere is relaxed but undeniably impressive, and with semi-private spaces on offer it works just as well for a low-key catch-up as it does for a group occasion.

Barrio - Bars

With vibrant decor, non-stop party tunes and fruity cocktails, Barrio is undoubtedly one of the most fun places to eat brunch in London. Gather the gang and spend your weekend chomping on Latino street food, slurping down spiced rum sangrias and playing fun games at one of their wild events.

Bottomless Brunch at MIMI Belsize

@ MIMI Belsize on Every Saturday

Looking for a luxurious bottomless brunch at a North London restaurant? Then head to MIMI Belsize, a stylish Italian eatery that's decked out in plush red velvet sofas, marble tables and warm lighting.

Every Saturday afternoon, they host a three-course brunch for just £60 per person, including 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks. Sip Aperol spritz or prosecco, while devouring the likes of penne alla vodka, black truffle arancini and triamisu.

Where To Find Daisy Green Locations In London

Bright and airy, these cool and classy cafe restaurants boast some of the best brunches in London. With everything from award-winning banana bread sandwiches to hearty steak and eggs, it's got style and smashed avocado for days.

You can find Daisy Green's various locations all over the city, from Scarlett Green in Soho to Bondi Green in Paddington. The Australian-inspired restaurant group promises unique charm at each venue, as well as killer coffee.

Brunch and Co

Located in Kentish Town, Brunch and Co is the ultimate place for a mid-morning meal i North London. This relaxed spot fronts simple but welcoming interiors, complete with exposed brickwork, white marbled tables and lots of pretty greenery.

Choose from a full English or American breakfast, as well as lighter picks like smashed avocado on toast and eggs Florentine. They also serve halal options, and their smoothies are some of the best around.

Crispin

Head to this all-day restaurant and bar for a laid-back morning that'll see you tucking into unusual plates in an unusual spot. Located right by Spitalfields market, Crispin is a seriously cool 40-seater restaurant housed within an asymmetric pavilion. Hosting a regularly-changing roster of guest chefs, they've also partnered with Assembly Roast and guest coffee pros to bring you the best brews.