The Top Brunch Restaurants in London

When looking for the best brunch in London, this historic city offers dozens of beloved hot spots. From modern, vegetable-focused spots to full English breakfasts, there's something for every taste and occasion. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to our Tastemaker List. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. Whether you're visiting “the square mile” or call this incredible city home, impress your friends and score a table; we wish we could join you.

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20 Restaurants

Updated October 01, 2021

Restaurants:	Ivy Market Grill, The Ivy Tower Bridge, Bistrotheque…
Price Range:	£££ - £££
Cuisines:	Contemporary British, French…
Neighborhoods:	Covent Garden, London Bridge, Bethnal Green…

Ivy Market Grill

££££

Contemporary British

Covent Garden

4.1

13002 reviews

The best restaurants in London are those that leave a lasting impression, which is exactly what you’ll experience when dining at The Ivy Market Grill. Sophisticated yet relaxed, this all-day dining establishment offers some of the best breakfast and brunch options around. Located in the West End of London, you can enjoy breakfast all week here, starting at 8 a.m., but their weekend brunch is what really draws a crowd. Served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday (as well as on bank holidays), you can enjoy a wide selection of unique and highly memorable brunch dishes. Whether you’re in the mood for an avocado and spinach Benedict or a warm truffled chicken sandwich, there are dozens of options to choose from. To drink, go for their nutrient-dense green juice or one of their thirst-quenching brunch cocktails. Served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday (as well as on bank holidays), you can enjoy a wide selection of unique and highly memorable brunch dishes. Whether you’re in the mood for an avocado and spinach Benedict or a warm truffled chicken sandwich, there are dozens of options to choose from. To drink, go for their nutrient-dense green juice or one of their thirst-quenching brunch cocktails.

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The Ivy Tower Bridge

££££

Contemporary British

London Bridge

4.3

9585 reviews

The Ivy Tower Bridge offers a nearly identical menu to The Ivy Market Grill, excluding any of their daily specials. They feature all-day dining options and a dedicated brunch menu. If you are in South East London, try The Ivy Tower Bridge for one of the best brunches in the city. Depending on your mood, start with a white onion soup, a crispy duck salad, or some oak-smoked salmon. Once again, you can choose from so many incredible main dishes, including eggs royale with chips, hot buttermilk pancakes with berries, or even a grilled whole lobster.

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Bistrotheque

££££

French

Bethnal Green

4.2

1915 reviews

Located in East London, Bistrotheque offers a modern contemporary setting. It has an open, airy concept, and seats fill quickly during their weekend brunch. Dishes here meet a fine dining standard, but you can expect a more relaxed atmosphere while you savor one of the best brunches in London. With over a dozen unique cocktails to choose from, as well as a selection of teas and coffees, you can happily sip away while you decide on your exquisite meal. The soft shell crab Benedict is a local favorite, in addition to their steak tartare with chips, ricotta pancakes, and mushrooms rarebit dish. Puddings include pannacotta with poached plums and a walnut biscotti, so you may want to save room for dessert. With over a dozen unique cocktails to choose from, as well as a selection of teas and coffees, you can happily sip away while you decide on your exquisite meal. The soft shell crab Benedict is a local favorite, in addition to their steak tartare with chips, ricotta pancakes, and mushrooms rarebit dish. Puddings include pannacotta with poached plums and a walnut biscotti, so you may want to save room for dessert.

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Riding House Fitzrovia

££££

Modern European

Fitzrovia

4.3

3967 reviews

Although diners first come to The Riding House Cafe to try the beloved menu, they come back due to this modern cafe’s neighborly hospitality. Serving breakfast throughout the week, the restaurant has built a name for itself as one of the best breakfast spots in London. However, for those who treat themselves on the weekend, their brunch receives just as much praise. With a menu that is certainly worth writing home about, you will be able to sample a chorizo hash, a Benedict burger, a soy and honey pork belly sharing dish, and so much more. No matter how hungry you are or what you’re in the mood for, there is something for everyone. There’s even a roast chicken meal for two, complete with roasted vegetables, stuffing, and gravy. With a menu that is certainly worth writing home about, you will be able to sample a chorizo hash, a Benedict burger, a soy and honey pork belly sharing dish, and so much more. No matter how hungry you are or what you’re in the mood for, there is something for everyone. There’s even a roast chicken meal for two, complete with roasted vegetables, stuffing, and gravy.

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Balthazar London

££££

French

Covent Garden

4.1

4060 reviews

If you’re a lover of brunch, Balthazar has pulled out all the stops. Not only do they serve brunch each Saturday and Sunday, but they also serve their “petit brunch” both days. From this smaller menu, you can enjoy all of classics, including a quality full English, as well as almond waffles and eggs florentine. For those in a hurry, they also offer croissants, cinnamon buns, fresh fruit salad, and more. Their brunch menu is much more extensive, serving some of the best brunch dishes in London. Where else can you find lobster spaghetti, a French veal T-bone, or caviar for brunch? During this time, you can also order everything from avocado on toast with poached eggs to their cherry and goji berry granola. Their brunch menu is much more extensive, serving some of the best brunch dishes in London. Where else can you find lobster spaghetti, a French veal T-bone, or caviar for brunch? During this time, you can also order everything from avocado on toast with poached eggs to their cherry and goji berry granola.

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Hide Ground

££££

British

Mayfair

4.6

490 reviews

HIDE is a stunning establishment, set over three floors. Each floor creates a unique dining experience and diners rave that it is the perfect place for any occasion. HIDE Ground is the “heart” of the restaurant, serving the best breakfast in London. Their ingredients are mainly sourced from farmers and suppliers across the U.K., making as much in-house as possible. From the jams they make to their juices, the bread they bake to their charcuterie, you will immediately taste the difference. Offering diners options they’ll never forget, including a smoked eel omelet, truffled scrambled eggs, or banana bread with smoked maple butter, HIDE has without a doubt, earned its spot on the “best brunch in London” list. From the jams they make to their juices, the bread they bake to their charcuterie, you will immediately taste the difference. Offering diners options they’ll never forget, including a smoked eel omelet, truffled scrambled eggs, or banana bread with smoked maple butter, HIDE has without a doubt, earned its spot on the “best brunch in London” list.

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Dean Street Townhouse

££££

British

Soho

4.6

3154 reviews

Located in the Dean Street Townhouse, a breathtaking 36-room hotel, the restaurant serves hungry diners all day and is particularly known for their brunch. Highlighting many British culinary classics, whether you are in the mood for Lincolnshire roast pork and crackling or a twice-baked smoked haddock souffle, you can expect an elegant, memorable experience. From their all-day breakfast menu, be sure to try their ham hock hash, served with a fried duck egg. They also offer smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, a comforting kedgeree dish, and of course, a classic full English served with all the trimmings. With “high tea” options like a Scotch duck egg, fish fingers, and sausage rolls, no matter what you’re in the mood for, you will be well fed. From their all-day breakfast menu, be sure to try their ham hock hash, served with a fried duck egg. They also offer smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, a comforting kedgeree dish, and of course, a classic full English served with all the trimmings. With “high tea” options like a Scotch duck egg, fish fingers, and sausage rolls, no matter what you’re in the mood for, you will be well fed.

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Berners Tavern

££££

British

Oxford Circus

4.7

3849 reviews

You can expect nothing less than the best brunch in London when visiting Berners Tavern. With a kitchen led by Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton, you will enjoy a brunch menu of seasonal, contemporary British dishes — all of which match this establishment’s charming yet sophisticated atmosphere. Berners Tavern serves breakfast seven days a week, which is then followed by a set lunch in the week and afternoon tea on the weekend. Start off your morning right with one of their incredible juices, such as their curly kale, apple, cucumber, and lime juice. Choose from a selection of savory or sweet delights, including a vegetarian frittata, blueberry pancakes, or a slow-cooked smoked ham hock croque monsieur. Berners Tavern serves breakfast seven days a week, which is then followed by a set lunch in the week and afternoon tea on the weekend. Start off your morning right with one of their incredible juices, such as their curly kale, apple, cucumber, and lime juice. Choose from a selection of savory or sweet delights, including a vegetarian frittata, blueberry pancakes, or a slow-cooked smoked ham hock croque monsieur.

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NOPI

££££

Mediterranean

Soho

4.5

5696 reviews

Soho-based NOPI offers diners a dynamic setting and a menu that celebrates bold flavors. This two-story establishment is cohesive, yet gives guests a choice of two separate atmospheres. Upstairs is more formal, making it the perfect place for any special occasion. Breakfast is typically served downstairs, where communal dining tables overlook the kitchen. Although the service and overall dining experience are certainly memorable, it is their menu at NOPI that makes it one of the best places for breakfast in London. Sample their scrambled tofu on sourdough with rose harissa and avocado salsa; or their French toast served with star anise sugar, berry compote, and orange yogurt. For meat lovers, add a side of Lake District sausage or streaky bacon. Although the service and overall dining experience are certainly memorable, it is their menu at NOPI that makes it one of the best places for breakfast in London. Sample their scrambled tofu on sourdough with rose harissa and avocado salsa; or their French toast served with star anise sugar, berry compote, and orange yogurt. For meat lovers, add a side of Lake District sausage or streaky bacon.

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Holborn Dining Room

££££

British

Holborn

4.5

2206 reviews

Located in the heart of London, Holborn Dining Room is a stunning grand brasserie, serving up seasonal British cuisine with a twist. The combination of antique decor pieces and reclaimed oak offers a unique vibe, and although you can anticipate a relaxed atmosphere, the food is anything but laid-back. Their full English breakfast comes with freshly brewed coffee or tea and fresh juice, as well as the classic components of this beloved menu item. If you feel like something different, be sure to try their spelt pancakes, made with mascarpone and blueberry compote, or their steamed chicken served with spinach and scrambled egg whites. Their full English breakfast comes with freshly brewed coffee or tea and fresh juice, as well as the classic components of this beloved menu item. If you feel like something different, be sure to try their spelt pancakes, made with mascarpone and blueberry compote, or their steamed chicken served with spinach and scrambled egg whites.

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Galvin at Windows

££££

British

Mayfair

4.7

6848 reviews

While dining in a Michelin-starred restaurant on the 28th floor of the London Hilton, you bet you’re going to have a memorable experience. Of course, the view is one of the reasons why Galvin at Windows offers diners the best brunch in London. However, their quality food is what has critics raving. Served only on Saturdays, you will embark on a true culinary journey. Here, you’ll be able to order the best of the best, including raw scallops with a plum soy and chili dressing. From their selection of mains, you can enjoy anything from their fried Korean chicken thigh dish to their tempura lobster tail, served with egg and Hollandaise. To drink, choose from a selection of cocktails, coffees, smoothies, and champagne. Here, you’ll be able to order the best of the best, including raw scallops with a plum soy and chili dressing. From their selection of mains, you can enjoy anything from their fried Korean chicken thigh dish to their tempura lobster tail, served with egg and Hollandaise. To drink, choose from a selection of cocktails, coffees, smoothies, and champagne.

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34 Mayfair

££££

Steak

Mayfair

4.5

915 reviews

If you’re looking for a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience, 34 Mayfair will not disappoint. Serving British game, as well as world meats, their imported Argentinian grill cooks each cut to perfection. The art-deco inspired interior provides an authentic feel and has been impressing diners since their launch in 2011. Although quality beef is their specialty, their brunch menu offers a wide range of thoughtfully created dishes. With dozens of items to choose from, including steak and frites, Korean lamb ribs, waffles with foie gras, and their delicious Huevos rancheros, you will remember your dining experience for many years to come. Although quality beef is their specialty, their brunch menu offers a wide range of thoughtfully created dishes. With dozens of items to choose from, including steak and frites, Korean lamb ribs, waffles with foie gras, and their delicious Huevos rancheros, you will remember your dining experience for many years to come.

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The Good Egg Soho

££££

Middle Eastern

Soho

4.3

426 reviews

Start your day off right at this Soho brunch spot. After all where else can you find a pastrami-cured trout bagel or baked eggs with tomato, peppers, and preserved lemon?

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Kai

££££

Chinese

Mayfair

4.7

1462 reviews

Kai is a sophisticated Chinese restaurant that serves gourmet classics within an elegant, yet modern dining room. Their Saturday brunch is a 15-course tasting menu, inspired by the weekend brunches at traditional Chinese restaurants. You will have a chance to sample a wide range of dishes, including pan-fried dumplings, steamed monkfish, claypot pork belly, and so much more. This is unlike any brunch you’ve ever had before, making it one of the best brunch restaurants in London. You will have a chance to sample a wide range of dishes, including pan-fried dumplings, steamed monkfish, claypot pork belly, and so much more. This is unlike any brunch you’ve ever had before, making it one of the best brunch restaurants in London.

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££££

Australian

Shoreditch

4.4

5 reviews

This Australian-inspired cafe serves breakfast during the week and brunch on weekends. Here, you'll find classic dishes like "bubble 'n' squeak" and smashed avocado with poached eggs, but with an elevated twist. Be sure to try their French toast with spiced poached pears, orange mascarpone and a pistachio crumble.

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