Dining
The 6 Best Brunch in Borough Market
Brunch built entirely around the market itself: wood fired grills, market produce and a rooftop view of St Paul's.
In short: our top picks are Roast, Elliot's and Where The Pancakes Are. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Borough Market brunch has one obvious advantage over everywhere else on this list: the ingredients are being unloaded a few metres from the kitchen door. Elliot’s changes its small plates with whatever the traders have that morning, Roast sits directly above the market stalls with views to match, and Brindisa does tapas for breakfast rather than pretending eggs are compulsory. It’s a Saturday morning destination as much as a brunch one, so expect crowds shopping as well as eating.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Roast | Borough Market | £££ |
| Elliot's | Borough Market | ££ |
| Where The Pancakes Are | Borough Market | ££ |
| Lantana London Bridge | Borough Market | ££ |
| Mallow | Borough Market | ££ |
| Tapas Brindisa | Borough Market | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Roast
Why we pick itRoast bone marrow with parsley and shallot salad above the market stalls, with floor to ceiling windows looking straight over to St Paul's.
British brasserie brunch
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Elliot's
Why we pick itA wood fired grill and a menu that changes with whatever the market traders have that morning, more improvised than a set brunch list but built entirely around it.
market driven small plates
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Where The Pancakes Are
Why we pick itSlow steeped batter and homemade toppings served under the railway arches between the market and Tate Modern, sweet or savoury, no shortage of options either way.
pancake cafe
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Lantana London Bridge
Why we pick itUnlimited prosecco, mimosa and coffee for £30 with any brunch dish, in a two floor room a short walk from the market stalls.
Australian brunch cafe
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Mallow
Why we pick itBrioche French toast three ways, tiramisu, blueberry crumble or creme brulee, entirely plant based and from the same team behind Mildreds.
plant based brunch restaurant
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Tapas Brindisa
Why we pick itTortilla espanola and jamon croquetas for breakfast rather than the usual eggs, alongside sherry if you're brave enough before midday.
Spanish tapas breakfast
Before you book
London Bridge and Borough stations both work, with the market itself acting as the natural meeting point. Roast needs booking ahead, especially for a window table, while Elliot’s and Where The Pancakes Are take walk-ins if you don’t mind a short wait. Go early on a Saturday if you want to combine brunch with an actual look round the market stalls before the crowds arrive.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Roast is our editor's choice: Roast bone marrow with parsley and shallot salad above the market stalls, with floor to ceiling windows looking straight over to St Paul's. Roast, Elliot's and Where The Pancakes Are 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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