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18 of the Best Brunch Spots in London

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Mike Tsang

Seeking out the best brunch in London means diving into a pool that can seem, a little like the drinks offerings, bottomless. The sparkling sake flows at fusion restaurant TOKii, while at Vinoteca, sophisticated wines are perfectly paired to your eggs. For a sober—and sweet—alternative, head to Dobar, which is home to the best hot chocolate. 

And let’s not forget about the food. The best brunches in London span classics perfected by old favorites—like The Riding House Café, or the Insta-famous NoMad hotel—but also familiar dishes elevated to new heights, like the delightful Levantine dishes at Barboun, or the phenomenal pan-African fare at Stork.

Discover Vogue’s definitive guide to the best brunches in London, below. 

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    Stork

    For a mouth-watering change-up from your standard eggs Benedict, head to Stork, a sumptuous wood-paneled pan-African restaurant in Mayfair, where the (quite life-changing) dishes range from fluffy vitumbua pancakes with moringa cream and a ginger bissap syrup, to akara fried egg with green chilli and cheese. The classic red-red stew comes with a plantain boat, and vegetables support the outstanding jerk poussin.

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    Dobar

    Here’s a tip: get to Dobar early in the morning. People regularly line up for 45 minutes to get a table at this immensely popular restaurant in Finsbury Park, which specializes in all manner of delectable breakfast dishes. It’s worth waiting to experience their hot chocolate (among the best in London) and impossibly fluffy pancakes loaded with toppings. There are even specialty plates that combine French toast with fry-ups, so you don’t have to make the painful choice between the two.

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    Chuku’s

    It only does dinner service on weekdays, but Chuku’s opens at noon on the weekend to serve up its flexible, tapas-style menu. The beloved blueberry-topped plantain waffle dessert might start the meal rather than end it. Or, enjoy it alongside the kuli kuli chicken wings, which are lent a salted caramel sweetness. Cassava fries—which come with a scotch bonnet and sweet red pepper sauce—are a favorite, and work perfectly with the many delicious stews. Try the adalu or the striking egusi bowl.

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    TOKii

    Inside Marylebone’s Prince Akatoki Hotel is the sleek chic Japanese fusion restaurant TOKii, where visitors can enjoy a truly five-star brunch surrounded by soothing minimalist interiors. Choose between prosecco or bottomless sparkling sake before turning your attention to the food menu, which includes dishes like tamago omelette with miso soup.

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    DLT


    Days Like This is the monthly bottomless brunch daytime party that has rapidly become the destination for the Black British beau monde, selling out so quickly that actually landing a ticket is now a signifier of status. DLT has organized high-profile collaborations with everyone from Soho House to Julie Adenuga. With classic dishes that are as enjoyable as the buzz—think chicken and waffles and Nigerian jollof rice with fish—find a way to experience at least one DLT session, whatever it takes. 

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