24 Best London Brunches To Book In May
Brunch is taken very seriously in London, and the options are as diverse and delicious as they come. From healthy plates to indulgent comfort food and bottomless champagne, the capital’s brunch scene is always evolving, so how do you keep up?
Fear not, because we’ve scoured the city to bring you the latest and greatest brunches in London. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed rooftop for a casual catch up with friends, or a sophisticated spot for a special occasion, these are the capital’s brunch menus worth trying in May.
YOPO
Yopo’s newest innovative dining concept is a fabulous Tribal Brunch that promises an immersive journey that engages all five senses with an exquisite and highly adventurous menu. Surrounded by The Mandrake’s tropical ambience, guests can indulge in new sweet plates on the menu including the mango, lime and spiced agave and caramelised brioche French toast, served with strawberries and coconut ice-cream. Savoury dishes include huevos rancheros and Portland crab and egg muffin plus an all-time favourite, yellow tail and black sesame mole will return to the kitchen.
Where: YOPO, The Mandrake
Website: yoporestaurantlondon
Sartoria
The quintessential Italian dining destination nestled in the heart of Mayfair has a sparkling new Saturday brunch that’s all about adding an Italian twist to London’s brunch scene. Expect dishes that celebrate authentic Italian flavours, with highlights that include the Instagram-favourite maritozzo con la panna e pistachio (Italian pastry stuffed with a creamy pistachio filling) and fera al cioccolato bianco, pistacchio e lamponi (a white chocolate sphere served with pistachio and raspberry).
Savoury bites include omelette with white crab meat, fried eggs with asparagus and spring truffle, and an Italian take on the classic English breakfast, ‘The Italian Job’ with tomatoes, pancetta, grilled polenta, avocado, Tuscan sausage, a fried egg.
Where: Sartoria, 20 Savile Row
Website: www.sartoria-restaurant.co.uk
Mr Bao / Daddy Bao
Be transported to Taiwan with Daddy Bao Tooting or Mr Bao Peckham’s brunch menu, and indulge in reinvented brunch classics. Try the bacon bao, a delicious Taiwanese take on the classic BLT, or the kimchi and crispy corn fritters for a spicy, crunchy start to your day. The Taiwanese sausage with Cantonese scrambled egg is a must-try, as well as exclusive one-off dishes offered in each neighbourhood. And don’t forget to wash it all down with the rotating selection of bottomless cocktail specials.
Where: Peckham / Tooting
Website: www.mrbao.co.uk / www.daddybao.co.uk
Double Standard
Double Standard, the ground floor bar and restaurant at The Standard London, has a Sunday Brunch menu featuring a combination of British brunch favourites, hearty American classics, and a DIY Bloody Mary station. Available every Sunday from noon to 4pm, indulge in your favourite brunch dishes paired with bottomless Prosecco or mimosas. Choose from classic vodka or red snapper gin and add a mix of five garnishes, including prawns, cheddar and stilton cheese and a Double Standard hot sauce float. The brunch menu includes the likes of buttermilk chicken and waffles, Short rib mac and cheese, and eggs benedict served with a sriracha hollandaise – the perfect cures for any weekend hangover.
Where: Ground Floor, The Standard, 10 Argyle St, London WC1H 8EG
Website: www.standardhotels.com
Bellanger
This all-day bar and brasserie in Islington Green has a weekend brunch served on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from 10.30am-4.30pm. Inspired by relaxed French dining, the menu includes Carlington rock oysters, steak tartare, crepes with ham, cheese & fried egg, potato rösti with smoked salmon and dill cream cheese and roast porchetta sandwich with apple and celery salad.
where: islington
Website: bellanger.co.uk
Cavita
For the ultimate Mexican food experience, head to Cavita’s bottomless brunch in partnership with PATRÓN. Brunch plates include ceviche tostada (sea bream, red onion, cucumber, avocado puree, habanero, lemon balm, and lime), tamal de puerco (pork leg, crushed corn dough and guajillo sauce, duck fat, steamed in banana leaf) and lots more. Called The Experiencia Mexicana, the brunch is a celebration of premium tequila and mezcal cocktails, including patrón blanco paloma, patrón blanco margarita, and the paloma fountain. Elevate your meal with the Laurent Perrier – Cuvee Royal Experience that gives you unlimited Laurent Perrier Cuvee by the glass.
When: Weekends from 11:30am to 2:30pm
Where: Cavita
Website: www.cavitarestaurant.com
Town House
From fluffy pancake stacks to perfectly spiced shakshuka, Town House at The Kensington Hotel has a delicious brunch menu with a modern twist. Nestled in the heart of South Kensington, the restaurant offers a rare and tranquil combination of rich heritage and contemporary elegance to while away your morning in.
The brunch menu features starters to share, including pea, mint and basil arancini, and homemade granola served with coconut yoghurt and seasonal compote. For the main course, indulge in the likes of croque madame, spring omelette, or avocado on sourdough toast topped with English feta, pine nuts and siracha tahini. Sweet options include buttermilk pancakes with crispy bacon, apple syrup, berries, and whipped cream, while dessert lovers can savour glazed pear yoghurt ice cream and créme brûlée.
Where: 109-113 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5LP
Website: www.townhousekensington.com
Smith’s Bar & Grill
The perfect way to bring in a weekend and celebrate something special, Smith’s has pulled all the stops to give guests the quintessential brunch experience with truffle eggs benedict, sausage rolls and calamari along with unlimited bubbles, bellinis and mimosas from the very tempting Bellini Trolley.
When: Fri 12pm onwards and Saturday 11am to close
Where: paddington
Website: www.smithsbarandgrill.co.uk
Devonshire Terrace
Get your dancing shoes on for this one- you’ll need them. The new Drag Brunch at Devonshire Terrace by Drake & Morgan, will have four hours of delicious entertainment with TV star queens including Choriza May (RuPaul’s Drag Race) and Netflix star Anna Phylactic. There will be lip-sync showdowns, comedy, games and plenty of sass accompanied by your food and drink.
When: 18th May, 1st June, 22nd June & 6th July
Where: Devonshire Terrace
Website: www.drakeandmorgan.co.uk
Bocconcino
The Ciao Bottomless Brunch at Bocconcino Mayfair is a new indulgent brunch where you can choose between bottomless prosecco for £64 or opt for the premium package at £69, featuring bottomless Aperol Spritz. From Roman style pizza to truffle-infused ricotta ravioli, robust slow-cooked veal ragù and a selection of fine Italian cured meats to share, it makes the perfect Italian fix. Plus, brunch willbe complemented by live music and DJ sets.
Where: Bocconcino Mayfair
Website: www.bocconcinorestaurant.co.uk
Rake’s Cafe Bar
Scandal at Rake’s Brunch has just gotten even more scandalous because on the last Saturday of every month, brunch will be backdropped by music from everyone’s favourite scandalous superstars, from Madonna to Britney Spears, Elvis to MJ.
Dishes include smashed avocado on toast with an added kick of tomato and chilli salsa; ham, cheese and truffle toastie; and raised pecan waffles with lemon crème fraiche, rose and fennel syrup and seasonal berries, available with bottomless Prosecco or cocktails.
Where: 40 Liverpool St, London EC2M 7QN
Website: www.rakescafebar.co.uk
The Restaurant, St Martins Lane
Bottomless brunch meets immersive dining at St Martins Lane which brings a lively vibe to your weekend day drinking. Enjoy classic brunch favourites like avocado on toast, eggs benedict (or try the lobster benedict), french toast with a selection of cheeses, ice creams and sorbets too. There are DJs on Saturdays and Sundays so you might just be tempted to bring some of your best moves to brunch.
Where: St Martins Lane, Covent Garden
Website: st-martins-lane
14 Hills
There’s a new spring special weekend brunch menu at 14 Hills that sounds absolutely incredible. Think char-grilled octopus hot dog with caramelised onions, sugared doughnuts with bacon lardons and honey glaze, garlic butter bathed bagels, duck french toast and oodles more. Choose between two or three courses (by the looks of it you’ll want to go with three), and order your favourite cocktails to make it the ideal brunch party.
Where: Fenchurch Street
Website: 14hills.co.uk
The Lane
Looking for a tranquil brunch haven in the midst of bustling Covent Garden? Look no further than The Garden. Nestled inside Theatre Royal Drury Lane, this idyllic spot boasts lush, twinkling foliage and now is the perfect time to visit, with the release of their new spring/summer menu featuring light bites, sharing platters and an all-day brunch menu.
Tuck into classic American-style pancakes with sweet toppings, or savour the grilled bacon steak with poached eggs, portobello mushrooms and toast. For a sharing option, go for the baked British brie with slow-cooked ham, pickles, tomato chutney and crackers, and for the dessert, indulge in the Royal strawberries and cream with blackberry compote. The perfect retreat for a casual, relaxed brunch.
Where: Catherine St.
Website: www.thelane.co.uk
Aviary
Get ready for the ultimate summer experience with Aviary Rooftop Restaurant and Bar’s Bottomless Brunch Sessions. Available every Saturday, this is a bottomless brunch you won’t want to miss, because when they say bottomless, they really mean it.
Indulge in unlimited classic brunch dishes, including Eggs Benedict and Royale, seafood ceviche, charcuterie, salads, pastries, and sweet treats, and wash it all down with your drink of choice, from Bloody Marys to Whispering Angel Provence Rosé, all included in the package. You’ll also enjoy live entertainment from DJs and dancers while taking in stunning panoramic views of London’s skyline from The Shard to the Walkie Talkie and beyond.
Where: Royal London House, 10th Floor Montcalm, 22-25 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1DX
Website: www.aviarylondon.com
Sun Street Hotel
Experience the ultimate weekend indulgence with Sun Street Hotel’s champagne brunch at The Orangery, complete with an eclectic music mix to get you in the weekend mood.
Served on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-3pm, enjoy 90 minutes of free-flowing Taittinger Champagne, alongside a tempting menu featuring breakfast classics like poached eggs and smoked salmon or a black truffle omelette, as well as more hearty lunch options like Chicken Schezwan and the Cod Rendang Burger.
Where: 5-15 Sun St, London EC2A 2EP
Website: www.sunstreethotel.com
M Threadneedle Street
Be transported to Tokyo with M Threadneedle Street’s Tokyo brunch – an indulgent, unique experience that pays homage to the world’s largest metropolis with carefully crafted cocktails and Japanese-inspired dishes. Enjoy sharing platters of dim sum, wagyu beef and tofu bao buns, and pork belly yakitori, followed by savoury pancakes filled with kewpie, chilli, fried shallots and spring onion, kimchi fried rice, or ramen with chicken and mushroom. For dessert, feast on a boozy Matcha Tiramisu.
Where: Unit 2 & 3, 60 Threadneedle St, London EC2R 8HG
Website: www.mrestaurants.co.uk
TH@51
There’s a brand new brunch menu at TH@51 that draws inspiration from cuisines and flavours around the world. Launching with Elementals theme, dishes are centered around the elements: air, water, earth, and fire. Choose between two or three courses or go all out with the bottomless option. The brunch specials change regularly to keep it fresh and exciting but we spotted a few stars on the menu including the colourful and nourishing acai bowl, waff n rash butty (a waffle loaded with crispy rashers and fried eggs), lava stone grilled cornfed chicken served with truffle butter, fondant potato, carrot puree and charred spring onion and the pain perdu a traditional French toast with Baileys créme anglaise, berries and jam.
WHERE: Buckingham GatE
WEBSITE: th51.co.uk
108 Brasserie
Served in the heart of Marylebone, indulge in the new weekend brunch menu at 108 Brasserie’s chic, sophisticated and foliage-filled terrace. The brunch menu features highlights like the oak-smoked salmon and poppy seed bagel, Atlantic prawn and avocado Caesar, braised shortrib benedict and to top it all off, English strawberries and Chantilly cream.
Where: 108 Marylebone Ln, London W1U 2QE
Website: www.108brasserie.com
Swan London
Swan at The Globe offfers a weekend brunch menu that starts at 10.30am for those seeking a delicious riverside start to their day. With the perfect mix of healthy smoothies and indulgent breakfast cocktails, the menu caters to whatever weekend mood you happen to be in, with the star dish of the menu being their incredible pancakes.
There’s also a wide range of egg dishes like eggs benedict or shakshuka, or Swan’s take on a vegan full English breakfast. Whether you’re after a healthy start or a boozy brunch, it’s a failsafe spot, with Thames views to boot.
Where: 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT
Website: www.swanlondon.co.uk
The SOAK
The SOAK in Victoria has a luxurious bottomless brunch experience with a choice of a two or three-course menu and an indulgent 1.5 hours of bottomless pours of sparkling wine, draught beer, or soft drinks. The menu features a range of small plates, mains, and sweet treats, with classics like Smashed Avocado and Omelette Arnold Bennett, as well as more substantial dishes like Dirty Steak & Chips, Sichuan Chicken Rice Pot, and a Buttermilk Chicken Burger. For those with a sweet tooth, there are American Pancakes, Warm Belgian Waffles, and Blackcurrant Cheesecake.
Where: Terminus Pl, London SW1W 0RP
Website: www.thesoak.co.uk
Kapara
Executive Chef Eran Tibi presents a fabulous selection of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes including mezze dishes like homemade pita with hummus, salt baked celeriac or lamb kofta shakshuka; plus Kapara’s sweet signature desserts such as the Broken Trifle with green pistachio sponge, rose milk malabi and pomegranate jelly. Plus, beautifully crafted cocktails and the option of enjoying the experience basking in the luxurious outdoor terrace.
When: weekends from 11am to 4pm
Where: Soho
Website: kapara.co.uk
The Leather Bottle
The Leather Bottle is reopening its doors after an extensive refurbishment with its first-ever brunch menu. Home to one of London’s largest pub gardens, you can enjoy your meal over a hearty full English breakfast or order the crab muffin, served with samphire and greens and the poached eggs and garlic yoghurt with spinach and chilli oil. Healthier options come in the form of açai bowls, granola, fresh fruit plates and smoothies.
Where: Earlsfield
Website: www.leatherbottlepub.co.uk
Lucky Voice Waterloo
Brunch + karaoke is our new favourite combination and the newly opened Lucky Voice Waterloo, you can unleash your inner Madonna accompanied by unlimited food and drinks. At the two-hour private karaoke brunch every Saturday, you can choose from free flowing sparkling wine or Sex On The Beach cocktails and an endless amount of pizza. Sounds like the ideal weekend binge.
Where: Every Saturday
When: Lucky Voice, Waterloo
Website: www.luckyvoice.com/bars/waterloo
