You know the saying early bird catches the worm, don’t you? Well, business breakfasts have become all the rage. Allowing you to start fresh and focus completely on the person sitting opposite you, breakfast has become the real power hour for success—after all it is the most important meal of the day.
You’ll need your meeting agenda, but most importantly, you’ll need to pick the right location. You’re not short of options, so we’ve lined up the top ten locations for business breakfast meetings in London—menu highlights included.
We’ve done the hard work for you, so you can focus on preparing for your next early-doors meeting. These are the restaurants providing the best business breakfasts London has to offer.
1. 1 Lombard Street
1 Lombard Street restaurant is an ideal location to start the day’s business. Despite it’s ideal location in the middle of London’s Square Mile, it doesn’t get busy until lunchtime—making it the ideal space for a productive and comfortable breakfast meeting.
Why it’s great for business breakfasts:
- Private dining room seating up to 24
- 60” HD TV, Apple TV, Mac Mini for rental
- Bose surround sound system
- Wifi
- Event planning support
Breakfast seminars and conferences.
Monday to Friday: 7:30am - 11pm
1 Lombard St, London EC3V 9AA
The breakfast menu strikes the right note with traditional and contemporary dishes: think Orkney kipper with lemon, crumpets with marmite, and a fried duck egg (our favourite).
2. The Wolseley City
The Wolseley is a classic option for corporate meals, open from breakfast through to late night. Catering to business breakfast meetings is a Wolseley speciality. Flexible on timings, the venue can liaise with you on what works best for your meeting, offering a space which combines a high-end design with high-spec technology.
Why it’s great for business breakfasts:
- Private rooms
- Wifi
- Early opening hours
- Proximity to the City business hubs
Typically English, smart morning meetings.
Monday to Friday: 7am - 11pm
Saturday: 8am - 11pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
68 King William St, London EC4N 7HR
The extensive menu at the Wolseley reads like a breakfast highlight reel. Not only can you count on freshly baked pastries and banana bread, but also customised cereal bowls, made-to-order smoothies, and British breakfast and brunch favourites including porridge, buckwheat pancakes, kippers, and avocado on toast and scrambled egg.
3. The Restaurant at St Martins Lane
A business breakfast at St Martin’s Lane Hotel might be the ideal spot for your next early meeting, with its smart interior and business-casual vibe. Located in the heart of Covent Garden, it’s highly accessible from London’s business hubs—meaning you’ll be able to quickly dash to your next meeting.
Why it’s great for business breakfasts:
- Wifi
- Wheelchair accessible
- Private room rental, including boardroom
- Event planning services
High-quality, reliable food in an ideal central location.
Monday - Friday: 7am - 11pm
Saturday: 8am - Monday to Sunday: 7am - 10:30am, 12pm - 10pm11pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
45 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4HX
Served from 7am to 10:30am every day, the breakfast menu boasts firm favourites, as well as healthier options including ‘Green Goddess’ poached eggs. If the glowing reviews on TripAdvisor are anything to go by, it’s not one to miss (and neither is their weekend brunch menu).
4. M Threadneedle Street
For over ten years, M Threadneedle Street has been serving up some of the capital’s favourite steak—but its breakfast menu is often overlooked. M is a versatile venue that boasts four private dining rooms, catering for ten to forty guests, as well as specialised corporate event planning. You’re in safe hands at M.
Why it’s great for business breakfasts:
- Private room rental
- Wifi
- Outdoor terrace
- Air-conditioning
A breakfast menu with a twist in the City. The breakfast menu at M Threadneedle Street is short and sweet: there’s something for everyone, and no compromise on quality.
Monday to Sunday: 7am - 10pm
Unit 2 & 3, 60 Threadneedle St, London EC2R 8HG
From coconut porridge (including plums, coconut, and red quinoa), to ‘firecracker’ scrambled eggs (we’ll let you work that one out yourself 🔥), the menu covers a range of preferences, with gluten and dairy-free options too.
5. Brother Marcus
If you’re working near London Bridge and looking for a top-quality meal, your natural reflex is likely to head to Borough Market. We know, and we love that. Sometimes, however, an important meeting calls for a proper setting. So, if you’re organising an informal morning business meeting, resist that urge and swap Borough Market for Brother Marcus.
Why it’s great for business breakfasts:
- Private room rental
- Wifi
- Tables for up to 20 guests
When you can’t decide between business breakfast or business lunch.
South Kensington
1-3 Pelham St, South Kensington, London SW7 2ND
Covent Garden
33 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8NA
Angel
37-39 Camden Passage, London N1 8EA
Spitalfields
2 Crispin Place, Spitalfields Market, London E1 6DW
Borough Yards
7 Dirty Lane, London SE1 9PA
Brunch, seasonal all-day menu, selection mezze platters.
6. Jurema Terrace at The Mandrake
Shrouded in hanging plants including jasmine and passionflower, the award-winning Jurema Terrace at The Mandrake offers a tranquil space in central London, ideal for a productive early-morning meeting. The greenhouse can be hired out for corporate meetings and events, and The Mandrake’s team is on hand to help you organise your morning meeting.
Why it’s great for business breakfasts:
- Wifi
- Corporate event planning support
- Private room rental
- Screen hire
Feeling like you’re in the Amazon rainforest.
Monday - Tuesday: 08:00 - 11:00
Wednesday - Saturday: 08:00 - 11:00, 12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 23:00
Sunday: 08:00 - 11:00, 12:00 - 18:00
The Mandrake, 20-21 Newman St, London W1T 1PG
7. The Coral Room
Set in a 1920s-inspired space designed by Martin Brudinizki, The Coral Room offers both an impressive space and a (very) impressive breakfast menu. It’s ideal for a morning meeting, providing a fun but professional space in central London.
Why it’s great for business breakfasts:
- Wifi
- Event planning support
- Equipment hire
Break-the-ice brunch or pre-theatre dinners.
16-22 Great Russell St,
London WC1B 3NN
Afternoon tea and pastries by day, classy cocktails by night.
8. Mallow
Mallow is a top choice for corporate events near London Bridge. It’s plant-based, so expect a variety of seasonal, sustainable veggie options, with plenty of gluten and dairy free choices. With another site in Canary Wharf, it’s ideal for business meetings, and offers private hire options from 9am on weekdays.
Why it’s great for business breakfasts:
- Wifi
- Private room rental
- Air-conditioning
- Screen hire (complimentary when dining)
- Group breakfast options
Plant-based breakfast meetings.
Monday - Saturday: 9am - 11pm
Sunday: 9am - 10pm
Borough Market
1 Cathedral St, London SE1 9DE
Canary Wharf
12 Park Dr, London E14 9ZW
9. LSQ Rooftop
Situated nine floors above Leicester Square, LSQ Rooftop is a top spot (literally) for an early breakfast meeting. It caters to different types of business meetings: if you’re looking to hold a larger meeting, you can rent out a room for up to 50 people.
Alternatively, if you’re looking for a more intimate setting, you can book a small booth in the main dining room. With incredible panoramic views over London’s skyline, it’s an impressive yet reliable spot for productive business meetings.
Why it’s great for business breakfasts:
- Sensational views
- Wifi
- Space for up to 50 guests
- Ample power sockets
- 40 inch television
LSQ is best for informal meetings with a lounge-bar atmosphere and panoramic views of Leicester Square.
Monday - Thursday: 06:00 - 00:00
Friday: Closed
Saturday - Sunday: 17:00 - 00:00
1 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7NA
Feast your eyes on LSQ’s rooftop’s food menu.
10. Origin City
Combining British fine dining with Provençal family traditions, Origin City is a well-liked restaurant based in Farringdon. It’s increasingly popular with corporate customers; not only is it strategically located, but it also offers an incredible array of high-quality food options.
Why it’s great for business breakfasts:
- Private room hire
- Wifi
- Equipment hire
A smart atmosphere with British-sourced ingredients. It’s easy to get lost in the Origin City breakfast menu—there’s so much to get through! The standouts are undoubtedly their sustainably-sourced seafood and meat options, including a ‘Scottish Scran’ plate, Loch Fyne smoked salmon and cream cheese, grilled kippers and—if you’re pushing the boat out—Loch Fyne oysters.
Monday: closed
Tuesday to Friday: 8am - 11pm
Saturday: 6pm - 11pm
Sunday: 12:30 - 4pm
12 W Smithfield, London EC1A 9JR
The signatures include Whisky porridge brûlée for a morning kickstart, Black Angus beef sourdough muffin, and Highlander’s Rowie. There are also lighter options, including pastries, whisky-less porridge, and Birch muesli.
Find the best business breakfast London has to offer with Ambl
Breakfasts in London are truly out of control. A full English breakfast is a staple but menus today are offering so much more: fried duck eggs, lobster and crab omelettes, mustard maple syrup pancakes, black truffle scrambled eggs, bacon naan rolls, grilled bone marrow. It’s never-ending and as it should.
You’ve got plenty of great choices on this list to woo clients, start your team’s day the right way, or just keep things formal with a colleague. And, when you’ve drooled over the menu long enough, the only thing left is to book with Ambl!