From cosy pubs to swanky 5-star hotels with rooftops and riverside bars with bottomless brunches, every venue across the capital seems to want a slice of that poached egg and smashed avocado action. But to keep things light and ensure that you have a truly unforgettable experience, we've pulled together a list of all the best brunches with a view in London.
If it's brunch with a view you're looking for, then it's time to pick up what Skylon is laying down. Join them at the Royal Festival Hall for river vistas, bottomless fizz and plates ranging from eggs florentine and French toast, to a fried chicken sandwich and wild mushroom ragu - with two courses available for £30 and three for £35, and bottomless bubbles for an extra £29 per person.
With views of Tower Bridge from the stunning terrace space, All Bar One Butler's Wharf is making sure your brunch is one with plenty to gawk at. As for the food? Expect shakshuka, French toast and even pad Thai, with a bottomless drinks option to boot.
After the best rooftop brunch in London? The Aviary Rooftop Bar & Restaurant should see to that with panoramic views, delicious food and drink, and entertainment across Saturday and Sunday sessions.
You can go for two courses for £37 and three for £42, then add on a range of bottomless drinks packages available from £27 per person (options include everything from prosecco and beer to wine, Champagne and cocktails). Dig into brunch plates like smoked salmon bagels, smashed avocado with poached eggs or a full monty cruffin, or go for elevated small plates such as sea bream ceviche or a Cashel blue tart.
Large plates feature the likes of roast cod with octopus and canelini beans, pumpkin ravioli with burnt butter and sage, burgers, chicken with ratatouille, and a range of salads. Desserts are not to be missed either; get ready for espresso and caramel choux buns, white chocolate and blackberry cheesecake and ice cream.
@ 601 Queen's Road on Various dates from Sunday 10th May 2026
Part of the oh-so-gorgeous Darwin and Wallace restaurant group, 601 Queen's Road is the stylish all-day restaurant found in the heart of Wimbledon. Their rooftop terrace is adorned with twinkling festoon lighting and luscious green plants, ideal for watching the bustling streets below.
Brunches with a view in the City of London rarely come as spectacular as at Wagtail Rooftop Bar & Restaurant. Rubbing shoulders with the clouds from its lofty perch, this sky-high sensation rustles up fried chicken waffles with an egg, kimchi and maple butter, smoked salmon cruffins, burgers and so much more, to accompany the panoramic vistas.
Stunning Thameside views, a welcoming environment and a brunch menu that's capable of competing with the best. Whether you're filling up on the generous full English breakfast (with veggie option), smashed avocado toast, or one of their breakfast rolls, the dazzling views of Westminster and Tower Bridge make the pub one of the most beautiful brunch restaurants in London.
One of the most impressive brunch spots in the city, Sabine Rooftop Bar looks out over St Paul's Cathedral. Dine in their sleek conservatory space for pretty plants and floor-to-ceiling windows, or head to the outdoor terrace for amazing views and sunshine during the summer months.
They offer two-course (£37) or three-course brunches (£45), featuring the likes of eggs Benedict on a toasted NY-style croissant, pulled crab with sriracha-spiked hollandaise, and Nikka cured salmon accompanied by caviar, not to mention buttermilk fried chicken and doughnuts and juicy steak frites.
When you take a seat along the lively Regent's Canal footpath, there's always something to catch your eye at Bondi Green. The menu is also sure to hold your attention.
Get here for brunch and you can tuck into the likes of smashed avocado, smoked salmon royale, shakshouka and blueberry buttermilk pancakes. There's a tipple to take your fancy too, whether you're looking for a warming coffee, freshly squeezed juice or crisp glass of fizz.
Not only does Darwin Brasserie offer mouthwatering dishes and quality drinks, but the views over London are unmissable. Expect Insta-worthy sights; from the gorgeous interior of Sky Garden itself through to the unrivalled vista over the city.
If you're looking for a brunch spot that takes things to the next level - literally - 1 Leicester Square Rooftop is the place to be. Sitting nine floors above Leicester Square, this sky-high gem offers unbeatable panoramic views of the London skyline while you tuck into a delicious two-course brunch for £55 per person.
Whether you're indulging in a grilled flat iron steak, grilled seabass, courgette cavatelli or cauliflower and kale salad with a skewer, every bite is paired with breathtaking city sights. With a stylish setting and an all-day buzz, it's the perfect place to soak up the skyline while sipping on something special.
Slow down, sip some bubbles and settle in for brunch high above Waterloo. At Circe's Rooftop Bar, you'll get a heavy side of skyline views as you tuck into chicken and waffles, shakshuka, chorizo hash or whatever else takes your fancy.
Whether you're looking to start the day sharp or melt into the afternoon, there's a tasty tipple to pair with your plate. We're talking everything from fresh juices and coffee to fizz and signature cocktails like the fiery Perse's Picante and the super refreshing Peach for the Stars.
Swans trailing through the water? Kayaks moving on by? Get the best of both alongside a menu of gorgeous Venezuelan brunch plates at Area & Co in Haggerston, who offer brunch on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays until 4pm. Set by the water, there's no excuse once the sun starts shining to miss it.
Boasting a pretty canalside terrace, No.35 Mackenzie Walk is a top spot for a bit of brunching. While you lap up the views, feast on all kinds of enticing eats, from hearty full English spreads to smoked salmon on sourdough toast, with cocktails to help wash it down.
@ Sonny's Riverside on Various dates from Sunday 10th May 2026
Right on the banks of the Thames, Sonny's serves up sensational views with its Saturday brunch. There's no half measures here - this place goes truly bottomless.
Settle in by the water for 90 minutes of free-flowing prosecco and unlimited pizza. To keep the vibes high all afternoon, DJs are behind the decks spinning your favourite tunes.
Brunch with a view doesn't get more London-perfect than this. Take a seat on Darcie & May Green's open rooftop terrace and enjoy clear sightlines over Regent's Canal, the water gently moving beneath you as plates of avocado-smothered charcoal sourdough, labne-topped shakshouka, and fluffy sweetcorn fritters arrive at your table.
The combination of sunshine, brightly painted barge décor and tranquil water views makes every moment feel lifted straight from a travel magazine. Add in their bottomless Daisy Fizz, and your brunch becomes a 90-minute canal-side holiday.
Looking for a brunch with a view in Central London? Aqua Kyoto has transformed its rooftop terrace into a blooming landscape, perfect for spring. Head along to the gorgeous space to chomp on bottomless sushi and Japanese plates, not to mention free-flowing drinks for 90 minutes - choose from wine, beer, prosecco, Champagne or cocktails.
At The Bar at Temple, a boat bar bobbing along the Thames in Central London, everyone is catered for with their bottomless brunch offering. Guests can indulge in a range of delicious pizzas, like a classic Neapolitan-style margherita to a spicy diavola or an indulgent four cheese, complete with 90 minutes of bottomless drinks. This includes wine, prosecco and draught beer. As for the view? Think stunning scenes of London's most iconic landmarks, like the Millennium Wheel and Big Ben.
Eleven storeys above the City, Florattica is a rooftop cocktail bar and event space in Aldgate with views stretching across the skyline to Canary Wharf and the Thames, making it a seriously impressive backdrop for a weekend brunch. The atmosphere is modern and relaxed, with semi-private spaces available if you're after something a little more intimate. Expect premium food and drinks with a view that does most of the talking.
With a crackin' menu and gorgeous views, Rotunda is a great spot for that special occasion brunch. Enjoy their breakfast favourites from a full English with the works to an avocado mash with smoked tomato and poached eggs, along with an option of bottomless bubbles.
Settle down in the heart of Charing Cross at Miradora Rooftop Restaurant Tequileria and delight in a brunch with stunning views across the city, featuring the London Eye and Big Ben.
For £55 per person, you can delight in free-flowing prosecco alongside one main course and a small plate. Choose from the likes of Korean fried chicken and seared flat iron steak, followed by baked chocolate fondant.
If you're in need of a top-notch brunch with a view, then Madera at Treehouse London has got exactly what you need. Head to this stunning spot for their mouthwatering Mexican-style brunch bites, fiery tequila cocktails and Instagrammable interiors.
Set on the 40th floor of the Heron Tower with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, it's no wonder why Duck and Waffle is a London favourite. Just a stone's throw away from Liverpool Street Station, this is a great place for delicious brunch treats, flowing drinks and breathtaking city views.
With views across Kings Cross and its stunning station building, Decimo is perfect for picking over plates while you people watch. Run by chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias, it blends Mexican flavours with Spanish roots to bring delicious tapas to London.
Stop by for brunch and you can tuck into tasty tacos packed with fried plantain and black bean, plus suckling pig carnitas and Baja Newlyn cod. Whatever you go for, be sure to pair it with a £5 paloma.
Found inside iconic landmark The Shard, Hutong is a luxurious, Northern Chinese restaurant boasting some of the city's best views. You can see it all from here, including their emperor brunch served from 11.30am until 3.30pm every weekend.
This £60 offering includes as many starters as you like, as well as a main course, a side dish and dessert - with options like vegetable spring rolls, beef tenderloin and seabass with ginger and garlic. What's more, they offer a range of bottomless drinks packages, with wine, beer, prosecco and cocktails available.
