With all the festivities of New Year's Eve done for another 365 days, it's easy to feel a little worse for wear once the 1st of January rolls around. Nevertheless, these restaurants across the city won't let the bank holiday get in the way of their efforts to provide the perfect fix. Let us be your guide as you explore the best places to eat on New Year's Day.
Last updated on 22nd November 2022
The Breakfast Club know there's no better fix to a New Year's Eve hangover than a hearty plate of breakfast grub. Stack your pancakes high, pile bacon on the waffles and stuff you face with eggs bennies with bloody marys by the bucket-load and you'll be back on top form in no time.
Cures for a heavy head come from Inamo's Soho and Covent Garden locations, where they'll be slinging sushi and offering interactive techy experiences that are sure to bring you back to life a little. To round it off? A little hair of the dog from the expert cocktail creators.
@ The Green Room on Sunday 2nd April 2023 and 15 other Sundays
Is there anything more fitting than a good ol' feast to enjoy on New Year's Day? Then make your way to The Green Room for Sunday Roast On The South Bank. Whether you're after 40-day-aged beef or a beetroot and mushroom Wellington, this venue will serve it with all of the trimmings.
Balans Soho Society is all about indulging your foodie desires, so put those resolutions on hold and tuck into their signature Balans Burger this New Year's Day for the ultimate hangover fix. Combine this with a classic cocktail and you'll be restored in no time.
Nestled within the Karma Sanctum Soho, Wild Heart will be dishing up delicious New Year's Day dinners for eager eaters. With many a rock 'n' roll patron gracing their establishment, these guys are sure to have the perfect hangover fix for you.
You can always rely on Dirty Bones for bold brunches and hearty burgers, making it ideal for New Year's Day. Whether you're venturing to the Shoreditch, Carnaby or Soho locations, you'll be able to delve into chicken and waffles or mac 'n' cheese burgers.
Got a hankering for dim sum? Ping Pong are open on New Year's Day and serving up their signature dumplings to the masses. Refuel on hearty winter sharing plates such as katsu curry bowls, share some crispy duck and get stuck into shanghai xiaolongbao, because you deserve it.
Tucked away in the gorgeous St. James's Court hotel, The Bistro is an excellent dining spot to kick off the new year. Offering a calm retreat and high-quality dining, you can tuck into their menu of internationally-inspired eats and grilled treats without worrying about breaking resolutions.
Burr & Co has a healthy variety of dishes to get stuck into for New Year's Day. Reengergise yourself with overnight oats and rye porridge, or treat your body to The Triple with fried eggs, potato crisps and parmesan croutons. Better yet? The menu is available all day long.
Go all out on New Year's Day with Wagtail's winter igloos. Catch some of the city's finest landmarks, including Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral and The Shard from this sky-high venue, all while delving into British plates. Think seared halibut and aubergine carpaccio.
Cure your tiredness at Brewdog Waterloo this New Year's Day. Spread over two floors, this top-notch spot has plenty of hearty American-inspired plates to enjoy with its hoppiest of pints that are made on-site. Not in the area? Check its Shoreditch, Brixton or Paddington venues.
Get 2022 off to a flying start with an Electric Shuffle brunch. This New Year's Day feast in London sees you wolf down unlimited pizza and a bottle of prosecco each, before spending an hour at your group's private shuffleboard to battle it out and see who becomes champion.
If you feel like living your best life this New Year's Day, Aubaine Mayfair has just the breakfast for you. Situated on Dover Street, this gorgeous venue boasts eggs Benedict or scallops, followed by truffle scrambled eggs and lobster spaghetti. Yum.
Boasting bottomless brunches, alongside mouthwatering dinners that showcase Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, Sican is a great hangout for New Year's Day. Whatever time you're heading in, you can enjoy a nikkei dining experience, all while catching some live entertainment.
Said you wanted to go somewhere tropical this new year? Here's where Near & Far Camden comes in. Enjoy retro Californian vibes made up of palm trees and desert shades, all while delving into brekky-inspired grub. Fancy something boozy? Go bottomless.
@ Munich Cricket Club Canary Wharf on Various dates from Saturday 25th March 2023
Treat yourself to The Big Bavarian Brunch this New Year's Day at Munich Cricket Club in Canary Wharf. Carry on the celebrations with a stein-holding content and sing-a-longs, all while delving into tasty plates, from schnitzels to sausage-sharing boards.
Keep the celebrations rolling on with Flight Club's New Year's Day Brunch Social. Hit up one of the old school darts dens around London with your bubble where you'll fun private oches, bottomless pizza paddles and bottles of prosecco awaiting.
The Boundary will have multiple areas open on New Year's Day, so you can kick back on the rooftop with a cocktail and offerings hot off the robata grill, or hide away in the Albion with a freshly baked pie and craft beer.
