10 Best Business Breakfasts for Meetings in London
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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
🥙 British, European | 💲(£££) | 🌟 4.4
Best for: breakfast seminars and conferences
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
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30am - 11pm
Menu highlights
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).
Address
1 Lombard Street, London EC3V 9AA
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2. LSQ Rooftop - Leicester Square
🥙 Mediterranean | 💲££ | 🌟 4.0
Best for: informal meetings with a lounge-bar atmosphere and panoramic views
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
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday: 6am - midnight
Friday: closed
Saturday and Sunday: 7am - midnight
Menu highlights
The breakfast menu is available from 6:30am to 10:30am on weekdays. The menu offers all the classics, from pastries to a full English breakfast (with all the trimmings—think roast tomatoes, baked beans, black pudding, grilled mushrooms, the lot), with a vast selection of juices and coffees for a morning kickstart.
Address
1 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7NA
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3. The Wolseley City
🥙 Brasserie, European | 💲££ | 🌟4.2
Best for: typically English, smart morning meetings
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
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 7am - 11pm
Saturday: 8am - 11pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Menu highlights
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.
Address
68 King William Street, London EC4N 7HR
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4. The Restaurant at St Martin’s Lane
🥙 Breakfast | 💲££ | 🌟4.6
Best for: high-quality, reliable food in an ideal central location
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
Opening hours
Monday to Sunday: 7am - 10:30am, 12pm - 10pm
Menu highlights
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).
Address
45 St Martin’s Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4HX
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5. M Threadneedle Street
🥙 British | 💲£££ | 🌟4.2
Best for: a breakfast menu with a twist in the City
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
Opening hours
Monday to Sunday: 7am - 10pm
Menu highlights
The breakfast menu at M Threadneedle Street is short and sweet: there’s something for everyone, and no compromise on quality. 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.
Address
60 Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8HG
6. Brother Marcus Borough Yards
🥙 Eastern Mediterranean | 💲££ | 🌟 4.7
Best for: a relaxed atmosphere and raved-about breakfast menu
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
Opening hours
Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday to Friday: 8:30am - 11pm
Saturday: 9am - 11pm
Sunday: 9:30am - 5pm
Menu highlights
The highlight of the Brother Marcus breakfast menu is undoubtedly the fresh pitas served every weekday morning, all loaded with labneh, za’atar and homemade kasundi jam, with fillings including spinach and feta, lamb kofta with fried eggs, and double crispy bacon.
Brother Marcus breakfasts manage to combine an authentic taste of Eastern Mediterranean with a new twist. Other dishes included toasted banana bread, tahini cheesecake, and rhubarb granola. It’s an all-star lineup.
Address
1 Dirty Lane, London SE1 9PA
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7. Jurema Terrace at The Mandrake
🥙 South American-Japanese | 💲£££ | 🌟3.8
Best for: a calming, unique location in the busy City
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
Opening hours
Monday and Tuesday: 8am - 11am
Wednesday to Sunday: 8am - 11am, 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm
Menu highlights
The breakfast menu at The Mandrake has all the classics, plus a few more. From fan favourites such as French toast, avocado toast and fried eggs, you can also expect freshly baked cinnamon buns, ricotta pancakes, and The Mandrake’s famous ‘wellbeing breakfast,’ involving chickpea and herb panisse, quinoa, avocado, and much more.
Address
The Mandrake, 20-21 Newman Street, London W1T 1PG
8. Origin City
🥙 British | 💲££ | 🌟4.9
Best for: a smart atmosphere with British-sourced ingredients
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
Opening hours
Monday: closed
Tuesday to Friday: 8am - 11pm
Saturday: 6pm - 11pm
Sunday: 12:30 - 4pm
Menu highlights
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.
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.
Address
12 West Smithfield, London EC1A 9JR
9. The Coral Room
🥙 American-British | 💲££ | 🌟Rating 4.5
Best for: delicious dishes in a funky setting
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
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday: 9am - midnight
Friday and Saturday: 9am - 1am
Sunday: 9am - midnight
Menu highlights
The Coral Room’s breakfast menu is one of the more concise options, with seven options including a rainbow açai bowl, smoked salmon and poached eggs, buttermilk pancakes, and eggs benedict.
The main character is of course their social elixir juice, described as a natural “social companion and mood elevator”, including lion’s mane mushroom, yerba mate and damiana.
Address
16-22 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NN
10. Mallow Borough Market
🥙 British European | 💲££ | 🌟4.7
Best for: plant-based breakfast meetings
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
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday: 9am - 11pm
Sunday: 9am - 10pm
Menu highlights
The Mallow weekday breakfast menu is, quite simply, a work of art. From hot chocolate porridge to kimchi croque monsieur, to churros brioche French toast, there’s something for sweet tooth and salt-lovers alike.
Address
1 Cathedral Street, London SE1 9DE
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What are some popular areas in London for business breakfasts?
The most popular area in London for business breakfasts is the Square Mile. From Farringdon to Liverpool Street, you’ll find some of the top spots for business breakfast meetings.
How do you choose a restaurant for a business breakfast in London?
When choosing a restaurant for a business breakfast in London, you will want to take various factors into account. For example, private room rental, equipment hire, opening hours, and ability to cater to groups.
What food should you order for a business breakfast?
If you’re a big group, you will find that many restaurants offer group ‘grazing’ options, with a variety of pastries, porridges, toast, and meat options. If you’re a smaller group, it’s up to you (but maybe avoid anything you’re likely to spill down your front)!
Who pays for breakfast at a business meeting?
The individual or business who has instigated the meeting usually pays. If you’re an employee paying for the meal, you will be able to claim these expenses back by invoicing your company accounting department.