Whether you’re craving a shakshuka beneath a skyline terrace or bottomless bellinis with your karaage, these are the standout brunch destinations in London right now.
Brunch in London has long outgrown its avocado toast roots. Today, it’s a cultural ritual — equal parts indulgence and social theatre — spanning inventive Eastern Mediterranean plates, refined Euro-American bistro fare and immersive, music-fuelled feasts.
Summer 2025 is no exception, with a fresh crop of addresses across the capital drawing in discerning diners for long, lazy weekends of sunshine, signature cocktails and standout plates.
Whether you’re craving caviar-dusted classics in St James’s, want to toast with sake spritzes in Shoreditch or prefer your shakshuka with a side of bougainvillea at Waterloo’s latest hotspot, London’s brunch scene has your weekend plans covered.
Here, L360 has handpicked the very best brunch spots across every corner of the city, as well as those all-important bottomless options.
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Best brunches in London
Claro, St James’s
A more refined take sits in the brand’s St James’s outpost, where dishes like rotisserie porchetta with pumpkin msabbaha and wild mushroom gnocchi steal the show.
The cocktail list is equally elevated, with highlights like the gazpacho bloody mary and the citrus-forward helios.
- When: Saturdays 9am-3pm, Sundays 9am-4pm
- Where: 12 Waterloo Place, SW1Y 4AU
For more information or to book, visit the Claro website.
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Elaine’s, Holborn
For a taste of Europe — all of Europe — look no further than Elaine’s. Found overlooking Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Elaine’s brunch menu includes dishes from across the Continent, ranging from shawarma to schnitzel.
Menu highlights include the cheese steak sandwich (thin sliced steak, melted provolone, grilled onions, peppers, garlic aioli on toasted sub), the wake up call (a toasted bagel with smashed avocado, smoked salmon, cream cheese and chilli) and don’t miss the rueben sandwich (salt beef or pastrami, toasted light rye bread, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, pickled cucumbers and Russian dressing).
- When: Daily, 11am-5pm
- Where: 77 Kingsway, WC2B 6SR
For more information or to book, visit the Elaine’s website.
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Twenty8 NoMad, Covent Garden
At the helm is NoMad’s culinary director, Bryce Shuman, who brings a nostalgic New York sensibility to the menu, reimagined through the lens of a French brasserie.
Highlights on the brunch menu include: NoMad breakfast sandwich with a Burford Brown egg, a choice of bacon/truffle chicken/rosti and greens, all served on a homemade English muffin; white asparagus served with a sunny-side-up quail egg and parmesan cheese; and chicken Milanese with spring leaves and a lemon caper vinaigrette.
All paired with a refined and inventive cocktail menu, which includes icons old and new, with a selection of New York drinks from the 1800s all the way up to the present day.
The menu also offers a dedicated Twenty8 martini menu that takes guests on a journey through the evolution of the martini, from its origins to its modern expressions — from the martinez to the Twenty8 martini, which is finished with a smoked olive and blue cheese garnish.
- When: Weekends, 12pm-2pm
- Where: 28 Bow St, WC2E 7AW
For more information or to book, visit the Hilton website.
Caviar House, Piccadilly
The menu features elevated breakfast classics such as Eggs Royale (£20), which includes two perfectly poached free-range hens’ eggs on a toasted muffin with smoked salmon, topped with homemade Hollandaise sauce and caviar.
The undisputed star of the brunch menu, however, remains the soldiers royale, a childhood favourite with a touch of indulgence featuring ‘dippy’ soft-boiled Clarence Court eggs, served with toasted smoked salmon and creme fraiche ‘soldiers’ and a side of caviar.
- When: All day, everyday
- Where: 161 Piccadilly, St James Street, W1J 9EA
For more information or to book, visit the Caviar House & Prunier website.
Dishoom, various locations
The brunches at Dishoom are a thing of legend. The chain is particularly known for its naan rolls, especially the bacon naan, and the Big Bombay breakfast, which is an Indian twist on the English full breakfast.
If visiting on a weekday, wash your meal down with a few cups of their bottomless chai.
The best Dishoom brunch spot in London? L360 recommends the Covent Garden site. Situated in the heart of London in The Yards, this branch not only has a fun 1940s feel, but is also located right next to clothes stores including Lululemon and The White Company for post-brunch shopping.
- When: Daily until 11.45am
- Where: 12 Upper St Martin’s Lane, WC2H 9FB
For more information or to book, visit the Dishoom website.
Berry & Maple, Clapham
Tucked away at the quieter end of Clapham South’s high street, Berry & Maple is the kind of brunch destination you stumble upon once — and then tell everyone about.
Launched earlier this year, this fresh face on the brunch scene is already making a name for itself with a bold promise: Mediterranean-inspired plates, fully halal and unapologetically delicious.
Picture this: Dubai chocolate French toast, perfectly spiced shakshuka bubbling in cast iron and cloud-like pancakes begging to be devoured. All served with a side of smooth, artisan coffee.
- When: Tuesday to Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 9am-5pm
- Where: 2 Cavendish Parade, Clapham, SW4 9DP
For more information, visit the Berry & Maple Instagram page. Walk-in only.
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Best bottomless brunches
La Spot, Soho
If your idea of the perfect brunch involves unapologetic flavour and a little drama on the plate, La Spot is about to become your new obsession. This bold and beautiful eatery has already made waves with its flavour-first philosophy — and its brunch game? Equally unforgettable.
Expect brioche toasts topped with creamy scrambled eggs, velvety avocado mash and indulgent layers like red prawns drenched in cheddar sauce, jamón and truffle-kissed mushrooms or fiery chorizo.
Spanish soul runs deep here, especially in the house tortillas. Choose from classic, chorizo or truffled mushroom and dial up the decadence with manchego or serrano ham. On the fresher end of the scale, vibrant green plates bring balance — like feta tossed in zesty orange vinaigrette or burrata melting into sweet romano peppers and beef tomato.
And because no brunch is complete without something sweet, La Spot delivers with churros dipped in black and white chocolate, matcha French toast and the classic variety done to perfection.
The Sunday bottomless brunch is great value. For just £35 per person, enjoy one main and side with 90-minutes of free flow house wine or cava. Upgrade to unlimited rossini, mimosa or Aperol spritz for £5.
- When: Sundays, all day
- Where: 18 Charlotte Street, W1T 2LZ
For more information or to book, visit the La Spot website.
Sticks’n’Sushi, Shoreditch
Head to Sticks’n’Sushi Shoreditch for an All You Can Sip brunch.
Expect generous set menus with signature dishes including Beef Tataki, Karaage, Tuna Tartare — plus a feast of maki rolls, fresh sticks and a sorbet trio to finish.
Pair it with 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks such as an English spritz, mio sake, Asahi, wine or no/low options.
Love bubbles? Take your prosecco up a notch with juices to make your own bellini, mimosa and rossinis.
The All You Can Sip brunch menu is priced at £70 per person.
- When: Saturdays, midday-4pm
- Where: 100 Shoreditch High St, E1 6JQ
For more information or to book, visit OpenTable.
Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea
Join the team at Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea for a unique brunch experience under the arches — which can be enjoyed in the restaurant or on the sun-soaked terrace.
Every Saturday, the restaurant comes alive with a vibrant Bhangra Brunch — a DJ picks the tunes as you dive into a nine-dish sharing menu packed full of punchy Indian flavours from Vivek Singh.
For those looking to toast the weekend in style, enhance your experience with the option of bottomless prosecco or champagne.
Food is priced at £29 per person. Add bottomless prosecco for £29 per person or bottomless champagne for £59 per person.
- When: Saturdays, midday-4pm
- Where: Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea, 4 Arches Lane, Nine Elms, SW11 8AB
For more information or to book, visit the Cinnamon Kitchen website.
Market Kitchen, the City
Head to Market Kitchen at 22 Bishopsgate for an Italian-inspired bottomless brunch, full of irresistible dishes including ox cheek ragu, smoked salmon on grilled focaccia and breakfast pizza, all served alongside endless Aperol spritz, prosecco or house wine.
Included with your brunch is the option to elevate your experience with a visit to Horizon 22, 58 floors above ground level — where you can soak in breath-taking views from London’s highest free viewing gallery.
Food is priced at £25 per person. Add bottomless Aperol spritz, prosecco or house wine for £25 per person.
- When: Saturdays 9am-3pm
- Where: Level 2, 22 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4BQ
For more information or to book, visit the Horizon 22 website.
