Boozy Lunch in London

Smith of Smithfields is a colourful venue that prides itself on catering for every mood. Decorated with distinctly rustic decor, the restaurant's talented team of chefs work with the best cuts of meat that Britain's farmers have to offer, butchering, seasoning and grilling each cut on site before serving it to the many guests that walk through the door. To help wash the copious amounts of comfort food down, the bar offers 60 different types of craft beer and an array of handcrafted cocktails. 

This one'll put a smile on you thirsty face. Innovative mixology features heavily throughout their cocktail menu, alongside a failsafe selection of well-loved classics and a number of low-calorie 'skinnies' - all the more delicious when savoured alongside fresh and seasonally inspired British dishes.

For a boozy brunch, look no further than Slug and Lettuce and one of its many outposts across the city in Croydon, Tower Bridge, Richmond and more. Its fantastic brunch offering is available to book all week long starting from £33.95 per person. You can look forward to free-flowing tipples for two hours, as well as a dish of your choice. On the menu? Eggs Benedict, a Mexican brunch featuring bean chilli, fried eggs and pico de Gallo, plus a scrumptious pancake stack.

Headed for a boozy brunch in the City and looking for something not only authentic and British, but brimming with the chance for bubbly come 12? Then we've just the haunt for you. Classic dining with a boozy edge, join St Bart's Brewery for an indulgent lunch in London.

Bringing a flavour of Spain to locations all over the City, El Vino focusses on tapas-style sharing plates, as well as wine and cocktails. Dine outside in the summer months or escape the rain and dig into lunch and dinners inside.

Whoeever said the the 70s, and the chicken kiev were merely nods to the past, clearly hasn't had the privilege of a boozy lunch at Coin Laundry. Not only boasting urban, dive inspired interiors that hark back to the 70s, their kievs and cocktails are pure craft.

Bar Italia Uxbridge is where the weekend magic happens, especially on Fridays and Saturdays when DJs spin until 3am. This laid-back spot is perfect for a fun night out with friends, featuring delicious, wallet-friendly bites and great drinks.

Think wood-fired pizzas topped with San Marzano tomatoes and more. Try their £25 bottomless brunch on Saturdays and revel in free-flowing tipples or grab 2-for-1 pizzas on Sundays.

For a boozy lunch of piled-high burgers, sharing platters and dirty fries washed down with plenty of your favourite tipple, look no further than Bar Kick in Shoreditch. They've got some filthy vegan and veggie options too, so there's crowd-pleasing meals for all your party.

Modern British restaurant Smith's Bar & Grill likes to put a contemporary twist on mealtimes, which is clear to see in their bottomless Friday lunch and dinner offering. For £50 you can bag 90 minutes of unlimited sharing plates and endless prosecco, bellinis and mimosas for the ultimate weekend kickstart. Dishes include pork ribs, their classic burger and a range of salads. 

For a boozy lunch, venture to London Bridge Rooftop. At this sky-high venue, you'll get to dance to house, disco and party tunes every Saturday from live DJ sets, all while quaffing 90 minutes of free-flowing booze and digging into a mouthwatering main.

From wine and food pairings to beer tastings and a cracking list of craft beers, Lamb and Trotter is a top choice for after-work drinks in the City. Experience a tap takeover or simply roundup your crew and head here for thirst-quenching tipples and top notch service.

The Lillie Langtry is a homely pub located a stone's throw away from Earls Court station in West London. Blending traditional with contemporary, the pub boasts a Victorian cocktail lounge downstairs and a kitchen that serves both brunch dishes a selection of different meats from their grill menu. Whether you're catching up with mates after work or enjoying a pub lunch with your family, this West London pub promises to please.

When it comes to a dose of lunch and drinks in London, there's one top location set in the heart of Camden that's promising a hearty level of both. Not only can you catch gastro inspired bites and British lunchtime fare at Spread Eagle, there's craft beers to boot. 

If you're hanging out around Victoria Park one morning with the gang and want a good boozy lunch nearby, then you could do no better than People's Park Tavern. There isn't anywhere quite like it, or indded anywhere that makes you feel so happy to be a Londoner - with its amazing parkside location, friendly daytime atmosphere, great hearty pub menu, and creative craft beers you won't ever want to leave. 

Arabica is the neighbourhood's premium, food-first daytime hangout with a delightful, alcohol-infused £55 boozy weekend lunch. Your 90-minute session kicks off the moment you order, starting with a beautifully curated selection of cold meze and a little something to scoop them up with (freshly baked pita bread with house pickles).

From there, it's all about free-flowing prosecco or bottomless Aperol spritzes. The food menu puts an incredibly creative, sun-drenched spin on your usual weekend lunching. There's the legendary hummus topped with warm, spiced confit lamb (a house favourite), swapping standard lunch fare for deep, layered Middle Eastern comfort food. Cheese lovers will fall hard for the grilled halloumi, stacked high with rich black honey, pumpkin seeds, and fresh dill. 

With a great drinks selection, and all-day breakfast fare, The Breakfast Club is always a top spot to settle in for a long and boozy lunch in London.

You can always expect a classy meal at Whitcomb's At The Londoner, the Covent Garden venue that's decked out in traditional furnishings, quirky artwork and lots of greenery. Their meu is inspired by the French Mediterranean, resulting in mouthwatering eats like pan-fried seabass in lemon creme fraiche, smoked duck carpaccio and wild mushroom risotto. Pair your meal with a vast selection of high-end Champagnes and sparkling wines, or opt for a white melon and elderflower spritz instead.

Fancy a top-notch boozy lunch? Black Horse has got you sorted. Tuck into their hearty dishes; including scotch eggs and their classic loaded flatbreads with spiced tomato zaatar and sumac base, with cocktails and bubbly to wash it all down.

In need of boozy lunch plans? STK Rooftop - Stratford is the place to go. This gorgeous restaurant, which is located on the 18th floor of The Gantry Hotel, has a delicious selection of plates, such as steak frites and loaded sandwiches. Better yet, there's also a boatload of cocktails.

Exhibiting all sorts of quirky oddities across their interior, The Prince Albert is a gastro pub in Camden that charms on first glance - even more so when one spots their ever impressive beer and ale selection, most of which have been sourced from local brewers. Pair that with their extra sweet menu of gastro pub classics and you're in for one helluva treat. Head to The Prince Albert, one of our recommended bars for a boozy lunch in London. 

For a boozy lunch in Aldgate, venture to Yuu Kitchen on Commercial Street. This pretty Asian-inspired venue is flaunting a bottomless brunch event every Saturday, made up of free-flowing bubbles or beer, alongside mouthwatering bao buns from the set menu. 

Greenwood in Victoria is a sports bar like no other. Serving amazing food that's certain to leave you grinning from ear to ear, the team behind this bar kick things up a notch on Sundays, offering a great bottomless brunch to all its patrons. 

Based just a stone's throw away from its original sister venue, Tank and Paddle Bishopsgate hopes to draw in the city's many busy workers with its comfort food offering, fun games and home brewed pints of beer. While the kitchen staff roll out freshly made stone-baked pizzas, the bar is busy serving home brewed pints of craft beer and real ale, all created in the giant tanks that stand behind the bar. Created with those boozy lunches in mind, this venue deals exclusively in fun vibes. 

When the menu tells you that prosecco with brunch is only a good thing, you know what you have to do. Come to Balans for brunch and you can enjoy modern brunch dishes washed down by bubbly and cocktails of all sorts.

For a delicious boozy brunch in a stunning Chelsea members club, there's only one choice. Beaufort House lays on a spectacular spread featuring light bites like fresh pastries, omelettes and salads as well as hearty burgers and steaks which really is a sight for sore eyes. With the venue's spread of wines, cocktails and champers it would be rude not to make it a boozy one.

Looking to impress? Gather your best guys and girls and head to this central London hotspot for some bottomless munching. Drinks are just as good as the dishes, so expect mouthwatering seafood, meaty classics and lunchtime signatures paired with stunning surroundings.

Headed to King's Cross this lunchtime and hankering for a meal and pint alike? Then give yourself the treasure that is Somers Town. Head on down for lunch plates, international wines, themed rooms and craft beer aplenty. 

When you're hungry and you just so happen to be headed for Angel, there's only one casual and cool destination for it, and that's John Salt. Head on down for Americana bites alongside a roster of top cocktails for a premium boozy lunch in London.