Brunch is perhaps America’s greatest export to Britain, giving us all an excellent opportunity to fill lazy Sundays with pancakes and mimosas well into the afternoon. Over the past few years, London’s restaurants have taken this slice of Americana and made it their own, adding brunch options for every palate, from burgers to Korean buns.
In 2017 the bottomless brunch movement is still going strong, London's finest restaurants combining the American import with that great British tradition: day drinking. London’s best brunch spots have expanded their menus to include unlimited top-ups of your favourite alcoholic beverage.
Whether it’s starting off your weekend right on a Saturday, or indulging in much-needed hair of the dog on a Sunday, look through our list of brunch options to find somewhere that will leave you fully sated – and probably in need of an afternoon lie-down.
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Coya
It's official, Peruvian is our new favourite brunch style. The menu at Coya – from guacamole made at your table to flights of fresh ceviche and buns stuffed with slow-cooked pork – is a delicious blend of Southern American, Japanese and European influences. And it's even better when washed down with unlimited drinks! Plump for champagne or, if you want to be truly Peruvian, try a traditional Pisco Sour or a Pisco Mary, which updates a British classic with Peru's famous liqueur. Whatever you choose, Coya's mix of live music, delectable cuisine and warm welcome will have you feeling like you're basking in Peruvian sunshine – you won't even have to leave Zone 1.
Price: £20-30 for unlimited drinks Set Menu: Yes Available: Saturday & Sunday Drinks offered: Champagne, Pisco Sours, Pisco Marys
Coya Locations in Mayfair & The City
Jar Kitchen
This inventive, independent Covent Garden kitchen prides itself on its farm-to-fork policy. The bottomless brunch menu is not only entirely sourced from local producers, it also changes seasonally and gives you a choice of the very freshest dishes. While we'll be heartbroken if the smashed avocado drizzled with lime and chilli or their mini doughnuts leave the menu, we can't wait to see what they cook up next.
Make sure you visit Jar Kitchen with those who want to share the love, though; this bottomless brunch is only available if the whole table joins in. We know we do!
Price: £32.50 for two courses; £36.50 for three courses including bottomless drinks. Set Menu: Yes. Available: Saturday 10am-2pm Drinks offered: Prosecco, Mimosas, Bloody Marys
Jar Kitchen 176 Drury Ln, London WC2B 5QF 020 7405 4255
Quaglino’s
Who could resist following in the illustrious footsteps of Patsy and Edina to brunch at Quag’s? And what could be more glamorous than shucking oysters before your eggs Benedict surrounded by the art deco splendour of this famous London brasserie? Oh, go on.
Price: £22 for unlimited drinks £33 for two courses/ £38 for three courses Set Menu: Yes Available: Saturday & Sunday Drinks offered: Prosecco
Quaglino’s 6 Bury Street, London, SW1Y 6AY 020 7930 6767
Gaucho
Our best advice for anyone indulging in Gaucho's Electro Brunch is to turn up very hungry indeed. Unlimited plates of mouthwatering goodies like fried provoleta cheese, French toast with Gaucho's signature whipped dulce de leche peanut butter and smashed avocado on toast are on offer every Saturday. All of this can be washed down with fresh offerings from their juice bar or, if you're after a harder drink, we recommend the chimichurri-spiced Bloody Mary, and plenty of them.
Price: £49.95 for unlimited food and drinks Set Menu: No Available: Saturday Drinks offered: Bloody Mary, sparkling wine, Aperol spritz, lager & fresh juices
Gaucho Locations across London
Shackfuyu
It's official: Monday is the new Sunday. Shackfuyu, the Soho incarnation of Bone Daddies, has answered the prayers of French toast aficionados who want just one more mimosa once the weekend's over. Every Monday until 10pm you can tuck in to a choice of Western-inspired Japanese dishes, like Korean fried wings, Iberico pork with a mouthwatering miso sauce and crispy duck buns, washed down with free-flowing prosecco or pineapple sake. Every meal is finished off with their famed French toast and matcha soft-serve ice cream. This brunch is the perfect way to end a three-day weekend (or keep one going).
Price: £35 for unlimited drinks, two small dishes and one big dish Set Menu: Yes Available: Sunday & Monday Drinks offered: Pineapple sake & prosecco
Shackfuyu 14A Old Compton St, Soho, London W1D 4TJ 020 7734 7492
Cinnamon Soho
OK, seriously, trust us – curry for breakfast is amazing! And we're not talking last night's korma. The homemade parathas and seasonal small plates at Cinnamon Soho are delicious at any time of day but even better when accompanied by two hours of free-flowing drinks. Mimosa with malai tikka? Prosecco with peshwari naan? Sounds like a winner to us.
Price: £20 for unlimited drinks Set Menu: No – but minimum spend of £10 on food Available: Sunday Drinks offered: Prosecco & Mimosas
Cinnamon Soho 5 Kingly St, London W1B 5PF 020 7437 1664
Photo: Via @cinnamonrestaurants ROKA
Some weekends are about total indulgence, and we can't think of any better way to indulge than with ROKA's unbelievable brunch. Now offered at their Aldwych and Canary Wharf branches, their extensive menu begins with an array of traditional Japanese treats, from sashimi to dumplings.
From there you can move on to their robata grill and choose for yourself as many of the freshly cooked dishes as you desire. Remember to save room, though, as the whole meal is finished with ROKA's famous dessert platter, if you can manage it! Top it off with either a perfectly mixed bellini as you arrive, or with a wine selection served throughout the meal.
Price: from £49 per person Set Menu: Yes Available: Saturday & Sunday Drinks offered: Bellinis, red wine, white wine
ROKA Locations in Aldwych and Canary Wharf
Photo: @rokarestaurant Obicà
The Italian mozzarella bar is well known for its range of creamy, velvety cheese, but its brunch menu is also worth shouting about. Technically, it's not bottomless, but bear with us. With a selection of traditional Italian dishes for sharing between friends, the menu encompasses the Italian spirit of conviviality and showcases Obicà’s signature Mozzarella di Bufala. It even features some healthy dishes, too (including a surprisingly hearty kale salad and crostini with grilled veg). You'll want to save room for the frittelle, though, aka the homemade Italian donuts. If this is what the Mediterranean diet looks like, count us in.
Price: £29 for a main course, small salad, Venetian donuts, one cocktail and unlimited tea and coffee Set Menu: Yes Available: Weekends Drinks offered: Wine, Prosecco and cocktails including a Bellini and Bloody Mary
Obicà Locations in central London, South Kensington and Canary Wharf
Flesh and Buns
Flesh and Buns launched its brunch menu with the aim of making this Covent Garden favourite feel like a fun, boozy alternative to lunch at a pub.
Start your brunch with a cocktail then choose as many of their hot or cold small dishes, from sushi to ceviche to chicken wings, as you would like – all the while being served endless glasses of prosecco, red or white wine. The highlight of the meal is of course their signature Korean buns, but do try and save some room for the kinako doughnuts with black sugar custard. It's tough – but definitely worth it!
Price: £39 for unlimited food and drink Set Menu: No Available: Sunday Drinks offered: Signature cocktail, prosecco, red wine, white wine
Flesh and Buns 41 Earlham St, London WC2H 9LX 020 7632 9500
Photo: Flesh and Buns Asia de Cuba
If you were looking for a way to celebrate the weekend, we've found it. Brunch at Asia de Cuba gives you unlimited access to not one, not two but four cocktails.
That's not the only unlimited treat to look forward to though. After taking your pick from a stunning selection of Asian and Southern American treats, your meal will end with a bottomless bowl of Mexican doughnuts, served with caramel or Thai chilli chocolate. To recap: bottomless cocktails and bottomless doughnuts. We really didn't need to say more, did we?
Price: from £38 per person Set Menu: Yes Available: Saturday & Sunday Drinks offered: Mojitos, Mimosas, Bellinis & Bloody Marys
Asia de Cuba 45 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4HX 020 7300 5588
Photo: @asiadecubauk Anna Barnett’s Bottomless Brunch Festive Fundraiser
This December, acclaimed cook and food writer Anna Barnett ( Vogue , Grazia ) is bringing back her annual festive feast – an intimate gathering for friends and foodies.
The three course menu will be a modern twist on traditional winter dishes, inspired by Anna’s favourite seasonal foods and accompanied by an impressive selection of festive drinks thanks to Lavazza Coffee and Grey Goose. Not to mention quite possibly the most incredible espresso martini menu the Christmas season has ever seen. Hosted by the charming Anna, all proceeds go to ShelterBox , the international disaster relief charity.
Price: £55 for three courses and unlimited drinks. Set Menu: Yes Available: Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December (links to tickets) Drinks offered: Espresso martinis, Grey Goose cocktails
Rye Studio, 8A Stamford Works, Gillet St, N16 8JH
Anna Barnett WOLF
Stoke Newington has pretty much up and come by now, so it's no surprise to find the latest, chicest addition to London's brunch scene here. WOLF's focus is on seasonal Italian dishes and perfectly crafted cocktails, all served in a totally Instagram-worthy interior.
Pop in any time before 4pm over the weekend and you can enjoy mouthwatering breakfast dishes like fennel sausage with gnocchi and spiced beans topped with baked eggs and ricotta. Should you get there a little later, the extended menu also includes classics like pappardelle in beef shin ragu, which we think is best served with a side of fresh burrata and a signature WOLF bellini. Brunch, bellinis and burrata – what could be better?
Price: £18 for unlimited cocktails Set Menu: No Available: Weekends, 12pm-2pm Drinks Offered: Bellini, Spritz and Bloody Mary
WOLF 110 Stoke Newington High St, London N16 7NY 020 7254 4141
The Vincent
Surrounded by a myriad of plants and dimly lit lights, the Vincent provides the perfectly refreshing ambience needed after a long week in the city. Tucked away in Hackney Downs, this floor-to-ceiling windowed gem serves a variety of dishes to cater to the pickiest of eaters. From your (not so traditional– with the addition of padron peppers) full English brekky, mushroom vegan balls, to waffle and buttermilk fried chicken, drizzled with all of the maple syrup you desire.
For the full Hackney experience, be sure to add a beer made from the local East End brewers to your brunch, you'll be impressed by the choice available.
Price: £17 for unlimited Hugo Cocktails and Prosecco Set Menu: No Available: Weekends Drinks Offered: Hugo Cocktails, Prosecco
The Vincent 2 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, E8 1FN 020 8510 0423
Instragram: thevincente8 Bōkan
Set high above London, Bōkan offers a bottomless brunch like no other. Take a seat beside one of their huge windows and watch the world go by, from 37 floors up. If stunning views of the Thames, city skyscrapers and London landmarks aren't enough to impress you, the menu certainly will.
Classics like eggs royale and waffles are reimagined with the addition of wasabi hollandaise and homemade nutella. Less traditional – but equally delicious – brunch dishes, like tempura prawns and seared duck breasts, are absolutely not to be missed. The spectacular setting and free-flowing prosecco make Bōkan the perfect place to raise a toast to a special occasion – or just to the arrival of the weekend.
Price: £49 for three-course meal & unlimited drinks Set Menu: Yes Available: Weekends & Bank Holidays Drinks offered: Prosecco
Bōkan 40 Marsh Wall, Isle of Dogs, London E14 9TP 020 3530 0550
Bourne and Hollingsworth Buildings
B&H’s fresh décor offers hanging plants and hangover cocktails in a garden centre-meets-Studio 54 setting. Their menu features the best of British, from comforting crumpets to eggs with HP hollandaise sauce. We recommend the crispy potato hash browns. It takes one to know one.
Price: £17/£18 for unlimited drinks Set Menu: No Available: Saturday & Sunday Drinks offered: Seasonal Bellinis, Bloody Marys and Bubbles
Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings 42 Northampton Rd, London, EC1R 0H 020 3174 1156
South Place Chop House
Set in the minimalist luxury of the South Place Hotel, South Place Chop House offers a chicer path than average to the 4pm hangover. Linger over two or three courses of classic weekend comfort food, while your glass is almost magically kept full by the incredibly attentive service.
Price: £15 for unlimited drinks Set Menu: Yes Available: Saturday & Sunday Drinks offered: Prosecco, Bellinis, Mimosas
South Place Chop House 3 South Pl, London EC2M 2AF 020 3215 1270
Bad Egg
Bad Egg’s spiced-up diner classics will add a kick to your weekend. From their signature breakfast tacos to their kimchi-laced beans on toast, this Barbican favourite makes brunch entirely their own. And if the spice gets a little overpowering, well... a bottomless cocktail?
Price: £35 for 2 plates and unlimited drinks Set Menu: Yes Available: Saturday & Sunday Drinks offered: Bloody Marys, prosecco, Mimosas
Bad Egg City Point 1, Ropemaker St, London, EC2Y 9AW 020 3006 6222
Bon Vivant
If you're after a taste of la vie française, head to King's Cross. You could jump on the Eurostar but, since Bon Vivant has just opened around the corner, why bother? Sink into a luxurious velvet seat inside and channel Parisian chic, or people-watch outside over a café au lait. Either way, we recommend beginning your brunch in true French style with a basket of fresh boulangerie. After that, nibble on a croissant and sip bellinis while you deliberate over the superb brunch menu. As they say, when in King's Cross, do as the French do...
Price: £18 for unlimited drinks Set Menu: No Available: Saturday & Sunday Drinks offered: Prosecco, Bellinis, Mimosas, Ricard & Bloody Marys
Bon Vivant 75-77 Marchmont St, Saint Pancras, London WC1N 1AP 020 7713 6111
TooTooMoo
If you're more pad thai than pancakes, then this is the perfect brunch spot for you. TooTooMoo allows you to order as much as you please from their entire Asian tapas menu, and when we say entire we mean entire. Think sashimi, wok fried noodles, tempura, sushi, gyoza – as much as you can order in an hour and a half.
The unlimited choice also extends to drinks. You can begin with one of their signature mojitos, move on to a beer and finish with a glass of fizz. Why not, it's the weekend?
Price: £35-45 for unlimited food and drinks Set Menu: No Available: Saturday & Sunday Drinks offered: All wine, beer, cocktails
TooTooMoo Locations in Crouch End & Islington
Drink, Shop & Do
The Kings Cross renovation has brought everything modern Londoners need north of the river, and that of course includes bottomless brunch. Head away from the hustle and bustle of the station and find sanctuary at Drink, Shop & Do.
In this cosy café they offer not only unlimited bubbles and Bloody Marys but also unlimited bagels! With toppings! Yes, we're serious – as many freshly baked, fully loaded bagels as you can take. They also offer access to their impressive board game collection while you eat, making this the most laid-back bottomless brunch we have ever seen.
Price: £25 for unlimited food and drink Set Menu: Yes Available: Sunday Drinks offered: Prosecco, Bloody Marys
Drink, Shop & Do 9 Caledonian Rd, London N1 9DX 020 7278 4335
Photo: @drinkshopdo BabaBoom
If you haven't had a kebab for breakfast since your student days, be prepared to buck up your ideas. Battersea-based kebab kitchen BabaBoom was founded by three food-obsessed friends after a 30-year labour of love which took them from Delhi to Istanbul, landing them right back in southwest London. Our favourite to wake up to is a Good Morning Kebab, their version of a full English, with date glazed bacon, za'atar tomato and labneh topped fried eggs. Round it off with dukkah fries, sweet potato hummus and, of course, a bottomless cocktail and you absolutely can't go wrong.
Price: £15 for unlimited drinks Set Menu: No Available: Saturday and Sunday Drinks offered: Margaritas, Bloody Marys and Mimosas
BabaBoom 30 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1EE 07809 903181
The Exhibit
Labelled a "youth club for adults", The Exhibit offers everything from speed dating, comedy and cult film screenings, as well as its infamous bottomless brunch. The modern menu features pulled chicken, sweetcorn fritters and the ultimate naughty: croissant French toast. We're drooling a bit. Served 'til 5pm, it's perfect for a lazy weekend before heading upstairs to the cinema.
Price: £20 for unlimited drinks Set Menu: No Available: Weekends and Bank Holidays Drinks offered: Prosecco, Bloody Marys
The Exhibit 12 Balham Station Road, London, SW12 9SG 020 8772 6556
Mommi
If your ideas about Clapham have anything to do with red trousers and people called Tarquin, be prepared to think again. Mommi's delicious menu fuses punchy Peruvian flavours with the elegant techniques of Japanese cuisine. Plus it is entirely gluten-free so sure to please the fussiest eaters. Every weekend they offer a choice of bottomless bubbles soundtracked by power ballads that will leave you dancing on the tables. Just mind the glasses!
Price: £32.50 for unlimited drinks and three courses Set Menu: Yes Available: Saturday & Sunday Drinks offered: Prosecco, sparkling rosé, champagne
Mommi 44-48 Clapham High St, London SW4 7UR 020 3814 1818
Photo: @wearemommi The Schoolhouse
Embrace the nostalgia of your childhood at The Schoolhouse. Find yourself visiting the IT room, finding sugar hidden in your pencil case and enjoying infinitely improved school dinners. No turkey twizzlers here; instead you can take your pick of anything on their brunch menu plus unlimited drinks. Get your greens and shoot to the top of the class by ordering a Fatboy Slim, stuffed with avocado, asparagus, spinach and rocket as well as perfectly poached eggs.
As we all remember, though, school isn't all about being good. As well as a full list of breakfast cocktails, The Schoolhouse also offers Naughty Schoolboy pancakes (stacked with Cumberland sausage and bacon). It may be naughty, but we give it top marks.
Price: £35 for one brunch dish and unlimited drinks Set Menu: No Available: Saturday & Sunday Drinks offered: Peach bellini, Kir Royal, Mimosa, Bloody Mary
The Schoolhouse 137-139 St John's Hill, London SW11 1TD 020 7223 6288
Bunga Bunga
This is not just a brunch, this is a party brunch and everyone's invited! Well, everyone who enjoys pizza, karaoke, live entertainment and bellinis anyway. If that sounds like the kind of shindig for you then race to Bunga Bunga every Saturday. You can start with your very own do-it yourself bellini kit (prosecco included), tuck in to brioche and Nutella followed by a choice of breakfast-inspired pizzas and let the good times roll.
Price: £44 for unlimited food and drink Set Menu: Yes Available: Saturday Drinks offered: Prosecco, DIY Bellinis
Bunga Bunga 37 Battersea Bridge Rd, London SW11 3BA 020 7095 0360
Photo: Bunga Bunga Great Exhibition
This cosy pub on Crystal Palace Road has a great beer garden and offers a classic brunch menu. Perfect for big eaters, the bottomless option also includes toast and jams, tea and coffee.
Price: £25 for a brunch plate, unlimited drinks, toast, tea and coffee Set Menu: No Available: Weekends Drinks offered: Mimosas, Bloody Marys
Great Exhibition 193 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9EP 0208 6934 968
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