No longer trailing behind avocado-loving Melbourne or Bloody Mary-obsessed New York, London’s brunch scene has been thriving for years now, thanks to some of the best restaurants in London starting to open their doors earlier, giving patrons many more tables to book.
Seemingly every corner of London has brunch favorites from all corners of the world: try an American feast at Sunday in Brooklyn in Notting Hill, order Tel Aviv-influenced small plates at Stoke Newington’s The Good Egg, or the must-order egg naan at branches of Dishoom across the capital. All of this, plus anyone extra thirsty can try one of the city’s best bottomless brunches, whereas purists can still get a proper old-school fry-up (we recommend St John’s Bread and Wine for the best bacon sandwich in town).
The best brunch in London at a glance
Where does brunch in London come with a view?
Some of London’s restaurants have sweeping, widescreen cityscapes that can be spotted from the tables—and plenty of these spots do brunch, so you can watch the city waking up and stretching its legs. Ten floors up at The Standard in King’s Cross is Decimo, where you can order jugs of margaritas and oozy Spanish tortilla. In the city, meanwhile, Duck and Waffle sits pretty 40 floors up the Heron Tower and is open all night.
How we choose the best brunches in London
Every restaurant on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveller journalist who knows the destination and has eaten at that restaurant. When choosing restaurants, our editors consider both high-end and affordable eateries that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination. We’re always looking for stand-out dishes, a great location, and warm service—as well as serious sustainability credentials.
Ahead are the tables to book for the best breakfast in London—plus our hot tip on the dish to order at each—for your next weekend in the capital.
