Food trends come and go faster than you can flip a pancake, but brunch has earned a permanent seat at London’s table. Whether you’re after a lazy Sunday with a Bloody Mary in hand or a proper sit-down feast with skyline views, we’ve rounded up the best brunch in London for 2026 — the places that still nail it, plus a few newer names worth your weekend. (Pair it with our guide to London’s best cake shops for the full weekend itinerary.)
Best Brunch in London: Our Top Picks for 2026
34 Mayfair
This Mayfair institution from Richard Caring is exactly what you’d expect from the man behind the Caprice group — elegant and luxurious, with impeccable service (which you pay for). A large chunk of the brunch menu is dedicated to steak, naturally, but there are also waffles, pancakes and three takes on eggs benedict. Indecisive? Go for one of the sharing plates, including corn tacos with shrimp and lamb ribs.
34 Grosvenor Square, W1K 2HD
34-restaurant.co.uk — book a table
Balthazar
This French brasserie is one of the best foodie imports from New York. The Full English is well worth every penny. Alongside Gallic favourites like moules and steak frites, the weekend brunch menu boasts New York pancakes, omelettes, avocado on toast and Cornish crab with scrambled egg. If you can’t decide, order the Spaghetti with Lobster — it’s what the owner always orders. Book ahead and ask for a booth in the red-leather banquettes.
6 Russell Street, WC2B 5HZ
balthazarlondon.com — book a table
Berners Tavern
A star in Jason Atherton’s portfolio, Berners Tavern in Fitzrovia is a dazzling display of paintings, photographs and soaring ceilings — and home to the famous Bloody Mary Trolley (Saturdays, from 10am). The more substantial breakfast dishes sit between £12 and £19, think full English and salmon and cream cheese bagels. For something sweet, the vanilla waffles with raspberry and strawberry salad, yoghurt and pistachios are hard to beat.
The London Edition Hotel, 10 Berners Street, W1T 3LF
bernerstavern.com — book a table
The Delaunay
Inspired by the grand cafés of central Europe, The Delaunay remains one of London’s most reliable all-day brasseries — and currently holds a Michelin Plate for its consistency. Weekend brunch runs 11am–5pm and includes a Viennese plate of smoked ham, salami, gouda, boiled egg and rye bread, alongside tartares and buttermilk pancakes.
55 Aldwych, Holborn, WC2B 4BB
thedelaunay.com — book a table
Dishoom, King’s Cross
Dishoom’s take on Bombay café culture makes for one of the most reliably brilliant brunches in London. Breakfast runs until late morning and the Bacon Naan Roll, Parsi omelette and House Granola are all present and correct, alongside chai and a proper feast menu if you’re staying on for lunch. Set inside a converted Victorian railway shed by King’s Cross station, it’s mostly walk-in — arrive before 6pm to skip the queue, or bring a group of six or more and book ahead.
5 Stable Street, King’s Cross, N1C 4AB
dishoom.com/kings-cross — book a table
Duck and Waffle
Duck and Waffle is a must for the panoramic views alone, but the food more than earns its place 40 floors up (via glass elevator, no less). Order the signature crispy duck confit with waffle, fried duck egg and mustard maple syrup — and if you’ve got the constitution for it, tuck into ‘The Full Elvis’: PB&J, caramelised banana and Chantilly cream.
40th Floor, 110 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AY
duckandwaffle.com — book a table
Granger & Co
Granger & Co now has four great locations across London — King’s Cross, Notting Hill, Chelsea and Clerkenwell. Breakfast runs until 12pm and the coffee’s from Allpress. The big plates are the standout: think green pea and dill fritters, or nduja, xo and prawn fried rice topped with a poached egg. No reservations, so be prepared to queue.
175 Westbourne Grove, W11 2SB
grangerandco.com — find your nearest
Sunday in Brooklyn
Swapping out an old favourite that’s long since closed, Sunday in Brooklyn brings proper East Coast diner energy to London — think fluffy pancake stacks, smash burgers and a genuinely excellent bacon, egg and cheese. It’s loud, a bit chaotic at peak times, and exactly what you want from a weekend brunch. Walk-ins only, so go early or be patient.
Check current locations via the website
sundayinbrooklyn.co — find your nearest
The Modern Pantry
The Modern Pantry occupies a beautiful, light-filled townhouse in Clerkenwell. The menu is delightfully varied — perfect for satisfying a big group with different tastes. We’re always tempted by the raspberry and ricotta pancakes, but the eggs on toast with grilled chorizo, slow-roast tomatoes and plantain fritters are just as hard to resist.
47-48 St John’s Square, EC1V 4JJ
themodernpantry.co.uk — book a table
The Riding House Café
An all-day brasserie a stone’s throw from Oxford Circus, Riding House Café is rarely quiet. Our go-to order: chorizo hash brown, buttermilk pancakes and a green juice. The lounge area is great for casual meetings, pre-dinner drinks and prime people-watching.
43-51 Great Titchfield Street, W1W 7PQ
ridinghouse.cafe — book a table
The Angel, Highgate
For a brunch that feels more village pub than central-London brasserie, head north to The Angel in Highgate. It’s a proper neighbourhood spot — think good coffee, a solid full English and a relaxed Sunday roast to follow if you stick around past midday. Breakfast and brunch run Monday to Saturday 8am–5pm, and Sunday 8am–11.45am, before the roasts take over. Worth the trip out of zone 1 for a slower, less scene-y morning.
37 Highgate High Street, N6 5JT
theangel.pub — book a table
The Wolseley
Right next door to the Ritz, The Wolseley is a grand affair. It gets touristy at weekends, so try a weekday morning if you can. The classic French toast is always a winner, and we’ve got a soft spot for the Kedgeree. When booking, ask for a table on the balcony — the best seats in the house.
160 Piccadilly, W1J 9EB
thewolseley.com — book a table
