Dining
The 6 Best Brunch in Clapham
South London's brunch capital, built around The Pavement, Clapham Common and a genuine glut of bottomless options.
In short: our top picks are No.32 The Old Town, Brickwood Coffee & Bread and Megan's Old Town. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Clapham brunches for a crowd that wants a proper Saturday out rather than a quiet Sunday morning, and the venues along The Pavement and Clapham Common South Side reflect that: terraces looking over the Common, DJs from early afternoon, and enough bottomless packages that choosing one is the hardest part. Brickwood and Bobo & Wild offer the quieter alternative for anyone who wants a flat white and a plate of pancakes without the soundtrack. Prices here run gentler than zone 1, which is half the appeal.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| No.32 The Old Town | Clapham | ££ |
| Brickwood Coffee & Bread | Clapham | ££ |
| Megan's Old Town | Clapham | ££ |
| Minnow | Clapham | £££ |
| Berry & Maple | Clapham | ££ |
| Bobo & Wild | Clapham | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
No.32 The Old Town
Why we pick itA first floor terrace looking straight over Clapham Common anchors this 90 minute bottomless brunch, with over 1,700 reviews backing up the regulars.
bottomless brunch, common views
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Brickwood Coffee & Bread
Why we pick itNo bookings, just a queue for the Brickwood burrito and the four cheese sourdough toastie, spread over two floors and a back yard on Clapham Common South Side.
Australian brunch cafe
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Megan's Old Town
Why we pick itSaturday's Brunch with Benefits runs 1 to 5pm with live acts and DJs under a real olive tree and fairy lights on The Pavement.
Mediterranean bottomless brunch
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Minnow
Why we pick itFrench toast and a proper full English on a terrace overlooking the Common, plus a £10 Express Brunch for anyone in a hurry on a weekday morning.
Worth knowingThe terrace is the point. Inside is cosy rather than spacious and much the less distinctive half, so request the terrace if the forecast allows.
neighbourhood brunch, common views
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Berry & Maple
Why we pick itNew to Clapham South and already busy on walk-ins alone, with shakshuka and French toast served with a Turkish and Mediterranean lean.
halal Mediterranean brunch cafe
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Bobo & Wild
Why we pick itRicotta pancakes and Buddha bowls at a walk-in only cafe on Southside, open from 7am most days and popular enough that mornings get tight for tables.
independent brunch cafe
Before you book
Clapham Common station puts you at the centre of this list, with everything on The Pavement and Southside within a five minute walk. No.32 and Megan’s take bookings for their bottomless sessions and fill up fast on Saturdays, while Brickwood and Bobo & Wild run walk-ins only, so turn up early if you want a table without queuing.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
No.32 The Old Town is our editor's choice: A first floor terrace looking straight over Clapham Common anchors this 90 minute bottomless brunch, with over 1,700 reviews backing up the regulars. No.32 The Old Town, Brickwood Coffee & Bread and Megan's Old Town 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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