Dining
The 7 Best Sunday Brunches in London
Where to go for a proper Sunday brunch in London, from grand hotel dining rooms to walk in only cafes worth the queue.
In short: our top picks are The Wolseley, Piccadilly, Sunday in Brooklyn, Marylebone and Claridge's, Mayfair. 7 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Sunday brunch in London splits into two camps. There is the grand hotel version, all white tablecloths and unhurried service, and there is the queue round the block version where you wait forty minutes for a table and do not mind because the coffee is good and the room is loud in a way that feels like everyone else had the same idea. Both versions work, but they want different plans. Book the grand ones a week or two ahead and dress for it. Turn up early for the walk in only spots, ideally before 10.30am, or accept that you are queuing with everyone else who also just woke up.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Wolseley, Piccadilly | Piccadilly | £££ |
| Sunday in Brooklyn, Marylebone | Marylebone | £££ |
| Claridge's, Mayfair | Mayfair | ££££ |
| Smith's Bar and Grill, Paddington | Paddington | ££ |
| The Breakfast Club Hoxton | Shoreditch | ££ |
| Granger & Co, Notting Hill | Notting Hill | ££ |
| Duck & Waffle, City of London | City of London | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
The Wolseley, Piccadilly
Why we pick itThe Wolseley's brunch menu includes a proper eggs benedict and its own fishcake topped with a poached egg, served under high ceilings with the kind of formal service most brunch spots do not attempt.
Grand European cafe restaurant with an all day weekend brunch
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Sunday in Brooklyn, Marylebone
Why we pick itThis one takes its name seriously, with brown butter pancakes, steak and eggs and a cheddar scramble that lean American rather than trying to cover every brunch cliche at once.
American style brunch restaurant with a Sunday specific name
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Claridge's, Mayfair
Why we pick itSunday service in The Foyer and Reading Room starts at 8am with eggs benedict, eggs royale and brioche French toast, in a room that does grandeur without trying too hard.
Art deco hotel dining room with a Sunday breakfast and brunch service
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Smith's Bar and Grill, Paddington
Why we pick itSmith's sits right on the Paddington canal basin, and its brunch menu covers eggs benedict, smashed avocado and a full English with the option to add bottomless prosecco or mimosas.
Canal side bar with a Saturday bottomless brunch and Sunday brunch menu
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The Breakfast Club Hoxton
Why we pick itThe Hoxton branch does not take Sunday bookings, so you queue with everyone else, but the pancake stacks and full English fry ups are consistent enough that the wait rarely feels wasted.
Walk in only all day breakfast and brunch cafe chain
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Granger & Co, Notting Hill
Why we pick itBill Granger's Notting Hill restaurant is walk in only and still serves the ricotta hotcakes that helped make brunch a normal weekend plan in London in the first place.
Australian brunch restaurant credited with starting London's brunch habit
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Duck & Waffle, City of London
Why we pick itOpen around the clock on the 40th floor of Bishopsgate, Duck & Waffle serves its signature duck leg confit with a fried duck egg and waffle at any hour, including a full Sunday brunch service with the City laid out below.
24 hour restaurant on the 40th floor with a weekend brunch menu
Before you book
A classic Sunday brunch runs from around £15 for a single dish at the casual spots to £50 or more per person for a hotel brunch with several courses. Book seated restaurants like The Wolseley or Claridge’s at least a week ahead for Sunday, and turn up before opening at walk in venues like The Breakfast Club if you want to avoid the queue.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
The Wolseley, Piccadilly is our editor's choice: The Wolseley's brunch menu includes a proper eggs benedict and its own fishcake topped with a poached egg, served under high ceilings with the kind of formal service most brunch spots do not attempt. The Wolseley, Piccadilly, Sunday in Brooklyn, Marylebone and Claridge's, Mayfair lead the guide, with 7 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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