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The 6 Best Reggae Brunches in London
A guide to London's best reggae brunches, from the touring Reggae Brunch party to fixed Caribbean rum shacks with their own weekend sittings.
In short: our top picks are The Reggae Brunch at Brixton Jamm, The Reggae Brunch at Scala, King's Cross and Reggae Hits Brunch at Cottons, Shoreditch. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Reggae brunch in London means rum punch, a three course Caribbean meal and a DJ who moves from lovers rock to dancehall to soca without losing the room. It works best as an afternoon into evening plan rather than a quick lunch, since most of these parties run four or five hours once the party after the food is included. Location can be the tricky part. A few of the bigger touring parties only confirm the exact venue a few days before the date, so book through the official party channel rather than a resale site, and check your ticket email for the address before you leave the house.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Reggae Brunch at Brixton Jamm | Brixton | £££ |
| The Reggae Brunch at Scala, King's Cross | £££ | |
| Reggae Hits Brunch at Cottons, Shoreditch | Shoreditch | ££ |
| Hootananny Brixton Reggae Brunch | Brixton | ££ |
| Ma Petite Jamaica, Shoreditch | Shoreditch | ££ |
| Cottons Camden Tropical Bottomless Brunch | Camden | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
The Reggae Brunch at Brixton Jamm
Why we pick itThe Reggae Brunch's Brixton date runs an hour of bottomless rum punch followed by a two course Caribbean meal, with reggae, soca and calypso DJs and games running through the afternoon.
Multi space Brixton venue hosting the UK's touring Reggae Brunch
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The Reggae Brunch at Scala, King's Cross
Why we pick itWhen The Reggae Brunch lands at Scala, its four floors and stage give the party more room to spread out than most, with the same bottomless rum punch hour and Caribbean meal format.
Former cinema turned club hosting a Reggae Brunch date
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Reggae Hits Brunch at Cottons, Shoreditch
Why we pick itReggae Hits Brunch brings a live band into Cottons' Shoreditch branch rather than relying purely on a DJ, running through reggae standards over a rum based bottomless brunch.
Caribbean rum shack hosting Reggae Hits Brunch with a live band
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Hootananny Brixton Reggae Brunch
Why we pick itHootananny has hosted reggae, ska and roots acts since 2007, and its own reggae brunch pairs an hour of bottomless rum punch with a two course Caribbean meal across the venue's beer garden and main room.
Live music venue and beer garden with its own reggae brunch
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Ma Petite Jamaica, Shoreditch
Why we pick itLondon's first Caribbean diner runs a Jamaican bottomless brunch with two hours of tropical drinks and a menu built around Jamaican classics rather than a generic Caribbean spread.
Caribbean diner and rum bar with a Jamaican bottomless brunch
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Cottons Camden Tropical Bottomless Brunch
Why we pick itCottons has run its Camden rum shack since 1985 and stocks over 300 rums, with a Saturday tropical bottomless brunch built around rum punch, Cottons lager and a straightforward Caribbean brunch menu.
Long running Caribbean rum shack with a weekly tropical brunch
Before you book
General tickets sit around £30 to £45 and include an hour of bottomless rum punch plus a two or three course meal. Book three to four weeks ahead for the touring parties, since they sell out fastest, and go early for the fixed venues like Hootananny or Cottons if you want a table rather than standing room.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
The Reggae Brunch at Brixton Jamm is our editor's choice: The Reggae Brunch's Brixton date runs an hour of bottomless rum punch followed by a two course Caribbean meal, with reggae, soca and calypso DJs and games running through the afternoon. The Reggae Brunch at Brixton Jamm, The Reggae Brunch at Scala, King's Cross and Reggae Hits Brunch at Cottons, Shoreditch lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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