TASTE: The best bottomless brunch in London
London’s no stranger to a boozy brunch. Every weekend, you’ll find locals sipping on all the cocktails and fizz they can manage—or Bloody Marys if they’re feeling a little fragile from the night before. Of course, it’s not just about the drinks. The multiculturalism of the city naturally puts a variety of breakfast options on your doorstep: think stacks of maple syrup-drizzled pancakes, sizzling shakshuka, and crispy bacon bao.
But that’s not to say every establishment is worth your time. That’s why we’ve gone out into the field, done the research, and are calling it: these are the best bottomless brunch spots in the city.
Mr. Bao
For a Taiwanese take on brunch, head to Mr. Bao. This independent joint has a cosy neighbourhood vibe and will challenge everything you thought you knew about brunch — and bao. Every Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 4:30pm, you can feast on fluffy pancakes with blueberry miso compote, mapo beans with hash browns, beef brisket bao, tofu bao and more. As for the bottomless part? Choose between one or two hours of all the cocktails you can handle.
Where to find Mr. Bao
293 Rye Ln, Peckham, SE15 4UA
Cinnamon Kitchen
Inside Battersea Power Station (and moments from art’otel), Cinnamon Kitchen is the place to go for Indian street food-style brunch and bottomless Prosecco or Champagne. On Saturdays, your quinoa and watermelon salad, samosa chaat and akuri will be served against a backdrop of bhangra beats from the DJ, to get you fully ready for the weekend.
Where to find Cinnamon Kitchen
4 Arches Lane, Nine Elms, SW11 8AB. There’s also a Cinnamon Kitchen in Spitalfields, where they serve bottomless BBQ brunch (alas, there’s no DJ at this one).
100 Wardour Street, Soho
Speaking of DJs, you won’t want to miss 100 Wardour Street in Soho. Every Saturday, DJs spin the decks from 1 pm – 5 pm while you choose between two or three courses of smoked salmon, Korean fried chicken burger, buttermilk pancakes and smashed avo. Add bottomless Prosecco, Mimosas or Aperol Spritz to your meal and get your dancing shoes on — you’ll be up on the dancefloor in no time.
Where to find 100 Wardour Street
100 Wardour St, W1F 0TL
Lantana, Shoreditch
Australians know good breakfast. If you’re looking for your fill of great food, coffee worthy of Melbourne’s coolest laneways, and unlimited Mimosas for washing it all down with, look no further than Lantana, the self-proclaimed spot of London’s original Aussie brunch. On weekends, you can order anything off the menu and choose between unlimited Prosecco or Mimosas, or coffee and juices. Expect a varied menu from full breakfasts to pork belly benedict and nasi goreng.
Where to find Lantana
2 Oliver’s Yard, 55 City Road, EC1Y 1HQ. They also have locations in Fitzrovia and London Bridge.
Jones & Sons, Dalston
Hidden away in a former textile factory, minutes from Dalston Kingsland, Jones & Sons is East London’s answer to what modern British brunch should look like. On Saturdays, they throw open the doors for two-hour slots of bottomless brunch and here, it’s not just the G&T, Prosecco or Bucks Fizz that’s bottomless. The food is too. Choose between classics like buttery pastries, eggs royale, shakshuka, and steak and eggs. There’s an ‘On the Wagon’ menu as well, offering non-alcoholic drinks such as coffee, tea and freshly squeezed OJ.
Where to find Jones & Sons
Stamford Works, 3 Gillett Street, Dalston N16 8JH
The Little Blue Door, Fulham
This quirky southwest hotspot feels like crashing your most eccentric friend’s house party – if that friend happened to serve one of London’s best brunches (a view also shared by The Evening Standard). Their NYC Style Breakfast Burger is a towering feast of everything you’ve ever wanted piled between two buns, while the Savoury Crumpet Stack is the kind of dish that’ll have you plotting your next visit before you’ve finished the first bite.
Where to find The Little Blue Door
871-873 Fulham Road, Fulham, SW6 5HP
Barge East, Hackney Wick
Where else but Hackney can you find a 121-year-old Dutch barge-turned-floating restaurant? This is no gimmick though; Barge East has won multiple awards for its tasty dishes and zero-waste initiatives, and it’s been so popular its expanded onto land with an adjacent Street Kitchen and Garden Bar. Take a seat on weekends and you’ll be able to enjoy bottomless beer or bubbles alongside your choice of burger.
Where to find Barge East
River Lee, Sweetwater Mooring, White Post Ln, E9 5EN
Korean Dinner Party, Soho
This Carnaby Street sensation serves up a feast that’ll make your standard avocado toast blush. For £39, dive into 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco (with a cheeky Jinro Soju top-up) alongside their mind-bending fusion dishes. Start with their legendary KDP Corn Dog – a half-hotdog, half-mozzarella creation that shouldn’t work but absolutely does – or their Kimchi Fried Rice that’ll ruin all other fried rices for you. Round two brings AL Pastor Tacos that would make Seoul and Mexico City proud, or their genius KFC (Korean Fried Cauliflower) Tacos.
Where to find Korean Dinner Party
Top Floor, Kingly Court, London, W1B 5PW
Bourne & Hollingsworth, Clerkenwell
Occupying a corner spot in Clerkenwell is Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, an airy, plant-filled bar, cafe and restaurant that has all the trappings of an eccentric stately home. Every weekend from 10am – 4pm, Bourne & Hollingsworth serves a bottomless brunch of two courses plus Bloody Marys or Bellinis. Here, you can enjoy the likes of a full English, falafel burger and crab rolls, followed by pancakes, affogato, French toast or a warm chocolate brownie.
Where to find Bourne & Hollingsworth
42 Northampton Rd, EC1R 0HU
Mezcalito, Chelsea
Who needs a passport when Chelsea’s hottest Mexican hangout is channelling pure Tulum vibes? Every weekend, Mezcalito’s terrace becomes a slice of sun-soaked paradise that’ll have you forgetting you’re in London faster than you can say “another frozen margarita, please.” For £55, dive into 90 minutes of bottomless boozy bliss – switch between Frozen Margaritas, Prosecco, and Coronas as you work your way through their two-course Mexican feast.
Where to find Mezcalito
119 Sydney Street, SW3 6NR
Barrio, Shoreditch
For those who believe the best bottomless brunch in London is the one that comes with a side of ‘80s musical bingo, you’re in luck. Barrio serves up a Latin American street food-inspired two-course brunch (think freshly made quesadillas and churros), as well as unlimited cocktails, beer and Prosecco in a vibrant, colourful and fun-loving space. All that, and they’ll have you singing along to the classics as you play name that tune during their famous bingo.
Where to find Barrio
141-143 Shoreditch High St, E1 6JE
Ready to brunch like you’ve never brunched before? Book a stay at art’otel London Battersea Power Station or art’otel London Hoxton and dive right into the best bottomless brunch the city has to offer.
