The best brunches in London – from bottomless sushi to free-flowing fizz
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Forget plain avocado toast – from bottomless sushi and rooftop glamour to bingo with prosecco on tap, these are the capital’s most exciting brunches. There’s something undeniably satisfying about brunch. Call it “basic”, if you must, but the fact is, it remains exactly that: popular.
![[Pancakes that mean business – fluffy, golden and piled high with berries, cream, and syrup. Sweet or savoury? At The Table Café, you don’t have to choose]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/06/12/PXL_20240406_135520882.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL-%281%29.jpg)
Whether you’re after a cosy catch-up over coffee or a lavish mid-morning feast, brunch is the luxuruous middle ground where you can indulge in breakfast favourites or something heartier, without judgement. In London, brunch is a weekend ritual. And also a competition, when bottomless versions get involved. The beauty of the city’s brunch scene lies in its variety. From elegant rooftop affairs to neighbourhood gems brimming with charm, the options are endless.
![[A brunch that’s as sleek as its setting. Sushi, robata-grilled mains and a buffet worth the £65 price tag – all washed down with free-flowing sake in Knightsbridge’s finest]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/06/12/PXL_20240713_125926830.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.jpg)
You could start your day with a never-ending rotation of pizzas slices (cheese, pepperoni, mushroom... whatever takes your fancy); fried chicken and waffles; bacon-loaded pancakes or even sushi and sake. Whichever your vibe, there’s a brunch out there calling your name.
![[Not your average bingo hall. Shoreditch’s Hijingo serves miso caramel chicken waffles with a side of six thrilling bingo rounds – bottomless prosecco, anyone?]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/06/12/PXL_20240519_124903695.PORTRAIT-01.jpg)
Of course, with great choice comes the challenge of knowing where to begin. That’s where this guide steps in. Having spent countless weekends sipping strawberry smoothies and sampling shakshuka, we’ve handpicked several standout spots. Whether you’re catching up with friends, looking for a new date spot, or just treating yourself, these brunches will have you planning your next visit before you’ve even finished the first. Trust us – your weekends just got a whole lot better.
![[Rooftop glamour, Soho style. Aqua Kyoto’s sushi spread and Aqua Nueva’s Spanish pintxos might steal the show, but those skyline views are the real star]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/06/12/aqua-brunch.jpg)
