The Best Brunch in London: 8 Brunch Spots To Try

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August 26, 2024

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Ah, brunch. Breakfast and lunch’s beautiful love child. While it may not exactly be the most important meal of the day—it can definitely be the most enjoyable.

With warm company and a delicious menu to match, brunch becomes an experience of indulgence, relaxation, and overall good vibes. Plus, need we mention the mimosas?

No matter whether you want scrambled eggs, poached eggs, fried eggs, or even baked eggs—the best brunch London has to offer is only a couple of clicks away.

💡 Ready to make last-minute bookings across restaurants, bars, and pubs in London? Download Ambl and make your first booking today.

1. Riding House Fitzrovia

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Brunch
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4.2/5

You’ve had classics like malted deep-dish pancakes, eggs Benedict, and smashed avocado toast, but have you ever tried a smoked cajun pepper stew or sweet potato fritter with turmeric yoghurt for brunch? Well, now’s your chance—Riding House Fitzrovia offers brunch classics and innovative dishes.

With its balanced brunch meals, elegant interior, and helpful staff, Riding House Fitzrovia is a great spot to spend your late mornings and early afternoons.

Brunch details:
  • Saturday and Sunday, 09:00 ‘til 15:45
  • 🥂 Bottomless brunch? No, not at Riding House.

2. Banana Tree

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Brunch
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4.6/5

If you have a passion for pan-Asian cuisine or want to try something new next time brunch rolls around, then Banana Tree is the place to go. Choose your main course—like pad Thai, sweet & sour stir fry, or Thai green curry—and then mix and match with bottomless drink options, like Gin Bramble or Strawberry Daiquiri.

Almost half of Banana Tree's menu is plant-based, making it a go-to for a vegan-friendly brunch. They also focus on using only the highest-quality and most sustainable ingredients.

Brunch details:
  • Monday to Friday from 12:00 to 19:00, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 15:00.
  • Check out the brunch menu here.
  • 🥂 Bottomless brunch? You know it, £31.95 per person for one main and 2 hours of bottomless drinks.

3. Upstairs at La Bodega Negra

££
Mexican
⭐️
3.8/5

Upstairs at La Bodega Negra is always a special treat, but brunch at Upstairs goes beyond special—it’s spectacular. You’ve heard of dinner and a show, but have you ever had brunch and a show?

The Drag Brunch on offer every second Saturday at La Bodega Negra isn’t one to miss. It’s fun, flamboyant, and famously raucous—sound like your typa scene? Endless margaritas, beer, or prosecco, restaurant-wide entertainment, and a DJ on the decks to get the place pumping—brunching at La Bodega Negra is a fave of ours.

Brunch details:
  • Every second Saturday of the month from 13:00 to 16:00, bookings last 90 mins.
  • Check out the brunch menu here.
  • 🥂 Bottomless brunch? Yes! £50 for two courses or £55 for three courses.

4. The Refinery

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Bar & Grill
⭐️
3.9/5

If you want to escape the humdrum of city life, then head over to The Refinery. The industrial yet contemporary style restaurant offers a relaxing dining experience in both the cosy lounge and outside on the terrace.

The Refinery has the most extensive brunch menu on the list, including a wide range of starters, all-day breakfast options, main courses, burgers, and sandwiches.

With a combination of versatile brunch menu options, elegant dining spaces, and amazing service, brunch at The Refinery becomes an experience you'll look forward to and won't forget.

Brunch details:
  • Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 ‘til 16:00.
  • Check out the brunch menu here.
  • 🥂 Bottomless brunch? No, not this one.

5. Madison

£££
Modern European
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4.4/5

Brunch? On a rooftop? We’re sold—and you will be too.

Madison describes its weekend brunch offering as a ‘New York rooftop brunch affair with London’s most stunning views as your backdrop’. We can’t argue with that, who doesn’t want Italian eggs Benedict overlooking the London skyline?

Brunch can be two or three courses, and bottomless drinks can be added if you fancy getting a little tipsy over your eggs benny.

Brunch details:
  • Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 ‘til 15:30.
  • Check out the brunch menu here.
  • 🥂 Bottomless brunch? Yep! Standard brunch is £29 for two courses and £35 for three, and you can add two hours of bottomless bubbles or mimosas for an additional £35 per person.

6. The Folly

££
Modern European
⭐️
4/5

Light, breezy, and just right for those late mornings, The Folly features a botanical-style lounge to indulge in a leisurely but oh-so-deserved brunch.

They have a wide range of brunch dishes, including brunch classics and breakfast bowls, burgers, salads, and roasts reserved for Sundays.

If you're organising your brunch with a larger group, you can reserve one of their private spaces, perfect for larger gatherings.

Brunch details:
  • Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 - 16:00
  • Check out the brunch menu here.
  • 🥂 Bottomless brunch? Nope! Not at The Folly.

7. Gura Gura

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Asian
⭐️
4.6/5

Gura Gura’s brunch is more of a party than a brunch. Run by Sintillate Events, this brunch is 90 mins of bottomless sushi, dim sum, and drinks. It’s the perfect place to curb that sushi craving you’ve been wrestling with.

Complete with DJs and live musicians—ranging from violinists to saxophonists—Gura Gura’s bottomless brunch is the perfect start to your Saturday.

Brunch details:
  • ‍Saturdays from 14:00 to 16:30.
  • Check out the brunch menu here.
  • 🥂 Bottomless brunch? You betcha—£60 per person for unlimited sushi, dim sum, and hot sharing plates, plus a choice of bottomless prosecco, wine, beer, or sangria.

8. Amalfi Ristorante

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European, Italian
⭐️
4.7/5

Brunch at Amalfi Ristorante is an all-week affair—music to the ears of all pizza and pasta lovers out there (us included). Enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco, beer, or Aperol spritz (!!) and choose from four main meal options: Margherita or Pepperoni pizza, Rigatoni Siciliana or Linguine Bolognese.

If you’re still peckish (or trying to soak up the booze you’ve just necked), you can add sides and desserts to your meal for an additional cost.

Brunch details:
  • Available 7 days a week from 11:30 to 15:00.
  • Check out the brunch menu here.
  • 🥂 Bottomless brunch? Yep—and it’s a steal at £35 per person.
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Find and make last-minute plans with Ambl

When it comes to getting the best brunch in London, it’s all about enjoyment and spontaneity. The restaurants on this list are dedicated to serving your favourite brunch dishes—some of which offer bottomless booze and entertaining shows.

Whether you're after brunch classics like fried eggs, brioche French toast with maple syrup, smoked salmon with cream cheese, or a plain ol' soft boiled egg, or fancy something a little more lunch—like fried chicken and burgers—London's got some of the best brunches around

But why stop at brunch? Ambl helps you make last-minute reservations at over 400 restaurants, bars, and pubs across London. From the best Indian restaurants in London to the best restaurants in Soho, there are so many new and exciting places to try out. 

Simply download the app, narrow down your search, and find the perfect place. Dinners with dates, drinks with mates, lunches with your team—you name it! There's always a seat at the best places in London with Ambl.

Best brunch in London FAQs

Are all brunches in London bottomless?

Nope! While many of the restaurants in London offer bottomless brunches, not all do. Good options for bottomless brunch include Banana Tree, Upstairs at La Bodega Negra, and Juno Rooms.

Where can I have brunch with a view of London?

The best place to have brucnh with a view of London is Madison London.