24 Outdoor Brunch Spots In London Perfect For Summer
With the weather warming up, it’s officially the best time of the year to make brunch your favourite activity in London. Whether it’s a summer date on your mind or a Sunday with friends, London is full of lovely outdoor brunch spots to visit to make the most of the season.
From boozy brunches with the gang to pancakes best enjoyed with a riverside view, these are the best outdoor brunches to head to this summer.
Sea Containers
Available Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm to 3.30pm, head to Sea Containers Restaurant for a feast to remember. Choose from their range of classic and unique dishes, such as crab on sourdough with avocado, jalapeños and coriander, or short rib hash with miso glaze, fried egg and parsley.
where: 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9pd
Website: www.seacontainerslondon.com
Sloane Place Restaurant
There’s alfresco brunch, and then there’s Sloane Place brunch. Dig into their classic blueberry pancakes, sip on Bellinis, and settle in with friends as the streets buzz with Chelsea charm. With refined flavours and relaxed neighbourhood vibes, their outdoor tables are perfectly positioned on the street for people watching amongst the chic passers-by.
There are plenty of vegetarian options and a boozy brunch option with unlimited Prosecco, Bellini and more.
WHERE: Lower Sloane Street, Chelsea, SW1W 8BP
WEBSITE: www.sloaneplace.com
Madison Restaurant
Boasting views over some of London’s most iconic buildings, including the giant rotunda of St Paul’s Cathedral, Madison Restaurant should be on your go-to list immediately, if you haven’t already ticked it off.
It’s the ultimate spot for brunch thanks to their New York brunch-inspired menu.
It’s the ultimate spot for brunch thanks to their New York brunch-inspired menu. Choose two or three courses of Iberico ham croquetas with saffron aioli; vegan ‘nduja meatballs with linguine and vegan mozzarella; and lemongrass cheesecake with strawberries, granola and Thai basil.
WHERE: ONE NEW CHANGE, ST PAUL’S EC4M 9af
WEBSITE: WWW.MADISONLONDON.NET
Jurema at The Mandrake
An urban oasis, Jurema is our favourite spot for party vibes come Sunday. From 12pm to 4pm, expect a live DJ set, ethnobotanical cocktails and a menu curated by executive chef George Scott-Toft. You can even participate in a mini Oracle Card Reading if you’re feeling adventurous downstairs in the Yopo restaurant.
An urban oasis, Jurema is our favourite spot for party vibes come Sunday.
WHERE: 20-21 Newman Street, W1T 1PG
WEBSITE: www.themandrake.com
Milk
One of Balham’s best brunch spots, Milk has a queue most mornings, but it’s worth the wait for great food, a relaxed atmosphere and coffee that hits every time. The Sweet Maria sweetcorn fritters with halloumi is a standout, second only to the poacher hash with crumbled chorizo on top. For a more seasonal option, you can’t look past the brioche French toast with Yorkshire rhubarb.
WHERE: 18-20 Bedford Hill, London SW12 9RG
WEBSITE: www.milk.london
El Pirata
El Pirata in Mayfair hosts a tapas brunch every Saturday, which includes a selection of authentic Spanish dishes, including croquetas de pollo, Iberian mini burgers and their signature huevos rotos especiales, which consists of broken fried eggs, potatoes, chorizo, prawns and chilli peppers. One of London’s most adored tapas bars, the restaurant happens to be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, so pop on over and enjoy a midday meal over the sound of Spanish guitars and easy conversation.
One of London’s most adored tapas bars, the restaurant happens to be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
Where: Mayfair
Website: www.elpirata.co.uk
Bluebird
Brunch at Bluebird is the perfect pre-Saturday shopping fuel or a chance to escape for a mid-day, relaxing meal. Their terraces are transformed with florals and a large screen out on the terrace throughout the season. For the spring bank holidays, the brunch specials include French toast with streaky bacon and wild mixed berries, lobster omelette and truffle and burrata ravioli.
Brunch at Bluebird is the perfect pre-Saturday shopping fuel.
WHERE: 350 King’s Rd, London SW3 5UU
WEBSITE: www.bluebird-restaurant.co.uk
SACHI
If you’re on the hunt for a good rooftop, you really won’t want to miss SACHI. With a clear glass roof and a relaxed outside area, you can enjoy a bright atmosphere no matter the weather. As for food, this Japanese spot has just introduced its brand new Sunday Brunch menu, which features three courses including beautiful sushi and dessert platters. For £55 per person, it’s a brilliant way to start the day.
As for beverages, we highly recommend the Sakura Spritz – fair warning, though, it comes in a glass as big as your head.
where: Second Floor, Pantechnicon, 19 Motcomb St, London SW1X 8lb
Website: www.sachirestaurants.com
The Happenstance by Drake & Morgan
The charming Parisian-themed terrace at The Happenstance by Drake & Morgan, created in partnership with iconic French aperitif, Lillet, is perched in the heart of St Paul’s. The all-weather La Vie En Rosé terrace is dressed in rich crimson florals, twinkling lights and a Lillet-branded bicycle, making it perfect for photo ops while you’re waiting for your food to arrive. Enjoy small eats like prawn cocktail, chorizo scotch eggs and spiced cauliflower bites and large plates like shepherd’s pie or a gorgeous Malaysian curry.
WHERE: 10 Paternoster Square, EC4M 7DX
WEBSITE: www.drakeandmorgan.co.uk
London Shuffle Club
Fancy pairing your weekend brunch with some fun activities? Book in for London Shuffle Club for a bite to eat and some friendly competition at their new location.
Once you’ve won a round of shuffleboard, sit down and enjoy the boozy bottomless brunch.
Once you’ve won a round of shuffleboard, sit down and enjoy the boozy bottomless brunch. Available every Saturday and Sunday, it’s packed with two hours of bottomless prosecco or beer and handmade sourdough pizzas.
WHERE: BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, SHOREDITCH
WEBSITE WWW.LONDONSHUFFLE.COM
One Hundred Shoreditch
Renowned for its pink decor, sleek marble and terrazzo accents and cacti, the Rooftop at One Hundred Shoreditch is every brunch lover’s dream backdrop.
Amp up your brunch and go bottomless with prosecco, watermelon spritz, Bloody Marys or even Laurent-Perrier champagne.
WHERE: One Hundred Shoreditch Hotel,100 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JQ
WEBSITE: www.onehundredshoreditch.com
Brunswick East
This East London restaurant serves Australian-inspired all-day brunch and speciality coffee seven days a week. Their relaxing outdoor seating and fresh baked goods will have you basking in the sun for hours.
Their menu items are grown, harvested, and prepared on-site from their rooftop Sky Farm. Enjoy favourites like the chilli poached eggs or rhubarb panna cotta.
WHERE: Unit 3d Stamford Works, Gillet Street, Dalston N16 8jh
WEBSITE: www.brunswickeast.london.com
Glasshouse at NYX Hotel
For a laid-back but luxurious brunch, head to the lovely rooftop Glasshouse at NYX Hotel in Holborn. With brunch every Saturday, it’s a great weekend destination for some scrumptious food and drink at this 10th-floor terrace with a retractable roof, making brunch possible in all weather. The menu features waffles, beef tacos, smoked salmon, French brioche toast with options of bottomless prosecco, Bloody Mary, Pornstar Martinis or NYX iced tea for 90 minutes.
With brunch every Saturday, it’s a great weekend destination for some scrumptious food and drink.
where: holborn
Website: www.nyx-hotels.co.uk
Hyde Park Garden
This exquisite seasonal garden is open over the summer, offering guests the chance to dine in this quintessentially British garden, nestled in the Royal Park itself. From Hereford steak tartare and a special sandwich of the month selection, alongside returning favourites such as Hyde Park Porthilly oysters and the much-acclaimed triple-cooked chips, along with an array of cakes, ice-creams and summer cocktails, this is a real afternoon treat best enjoyed with a dose of sunshine.
Where: mandarin oriental hyde park London
Website: www.mandarinoriental.com
The Rooftop at The Trafalgar St. James
For rooftop vibes, look to The Rooftop at The Trafalgar St. James. Pair your lazy weekend morning with a backdrop overlooking Trafalgar Square, classic brunch favourites and sunny chats with your friends.
Pair your lazy weekend morning with a backdrop overlooking Trafalgar Square, classic brunch favourites and sunny chats with your friends.
WHERE: 2 Spring Gardens, SW1A 2TS
WEBSITE: www.trafalgarstjames.com
Smith’s Bar and Grill
If you’re looking to enjoy a sunny brunch in London, Smith’s Bar and Grill is the perfect spot to soak up the spring vibes. With a spacious outdoor terrace alongside the Grand Union Canal, it’s the ideal place for a laid-back morning filled with delicious brunch classics, bubbly prosecco, and a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re catching up with friends or simply enjoying a solo moment in the sun, Smith’s offers the perfect setting for alfresco dining. From Pancakes to Full English Breakfasts, Eggs Benedict or Fresh Pastries, combined with the scenic views, this is the perfect sunny London morning plan.
WHERE: 25 Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, London,
W2 6EY
WEBSITE: www.smithsbarandgrill.co.uk
The Botanist
The Botanist is where to head if you’re up for a lively atmosphere and dreamy bottomless brunch. Enjoy sharing snacks, a brunch main, and 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks.
Their bottomless drinks include the peach and honey (Grey Goose Peace and rosemary vodka, honey, lemon juice, ginger ale), Grey Goose Bloody Mary, peach and rosemary and tonic, prosecco, bellini, and wine selections.
WHERE: Broadgate circle, London Ec2m 2qs
WEBSITE: www.thebotanistbroadgate.com
Hans’ Bar & Grill
Located just a stone’s throw from Chelsea’s Sloane Square, Hans’ Bar & Grill offers a plethora of options, including exciting all-day dining, family breakfasts, late-morning coffees and early-evening cocktails. But it’s the brunch we want to steer your attention to. Expect eggs every which way, from Florentine to Royale, omelette to poached.
If you’re plant-based, fear not as they have a delicious veggie breakfast that can be adapted to include vegan halloumi or falafel, alongside spinach, portobello mushroom, smashed avocado, roast plum tomato, hashbrowns and toast.
WHERE: 11 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea, SW3 2RJ
WEBSITE: www.11cadogangardens.com
Peggy Jean
Back in action after a recent restoration, Peggy Jean is one of London’s coolest spots if you’re looking for brunch by the river. Available every day until 3pm, the menu includes bottomless options with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options (we hear there’s sparkling kombucha). Savoury options include sweetcorn fritters, smoked salmon royale and smashed avocado with an assortment of toppings and sides. There’s an award-winning banana bread sandwich (whipped mascarpone cream, fresh berries, flaked almonds and honey), and blueberry pancakes for those who need something sweet with brunch.
where: the boat, bridge, boathouses, riverside Richmond
Website: www.daisygreenfood.com
Bbar
Taking place under London’s largest living wall, Bbar’s alfresco brunch is not to be missed. You’ll find them serving up a selection of South African dishes, from chilli bites and vegetable spring rolls to their signature ‘son of a gun’ buttermilk chicken burger.
Inside, you’ll hear the party vibes keep going with live music, colourful botanical paintings, touches of leopard print and black-and-white wildlife shots from conservationist Mike Myers.
where: 43 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0pp
Website: www.bbarlondon.com
Sun Street Hotel
So this one might not technically be outdoors, but the brightly lit Orangery at Sun Street Hotel feels just as good as any outdoorsy spot. Offering a luxurious brunch, featuring Taittinger Champagne, this fresh brunch right in the heart of the city is not to be missed.
Classic brunch dishes grace the menu like fluffy scrambled eggs paired with smoked salmon or decadent black truffle Omelette with spinach, cheese and mushrooms; or opt for a healthier dish like red quinoa and coconut porridge, topped with a crunchy seed crumble.
where: 5-15 Sun St, London EC2A 2ep
Website: www.sunstreethotel.com
Circes Rooftop
Circes is a lovely London rooftop spot that serves up a bottomless brunch with two hours of entertainment and a skyline dancefloor to go with it. Expect 90 minutes of bottomless beer, prosecco and cocktails with a street-food style menu which includes buttermilk chicken fillet burgers and chorizo flatbread.
Circes is a lovely London rooftop spot serves up a bottomless brunch.
Where: 117 Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8ul
Website: www.circesrooftop.co.uk
The Little Violet Door
The Little Violet Door has a lovely terrace on Kingly Street, with colourful furniture and delicious brunch dishes including buttermilk pancakes with blackcurrants, torched peach, rose and peach syrup with creme fraiche and the savoury crumpet stack with cheesy chorizo beans, glazed bacon and a fried Egg. Plsu,, you can go bottomless – add 1.5 hours of bottomless prosecco, rum punch, Aperol spritz, rosé or Hop Property lager for an extra £23.5pp.
Where: 9 Kingly St, Carnaby, London W1B 5ph
Website: www.thelittlevioletdoor.co.uk
Aviary Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
Every weekend, Aviary Rooftop Bar & Restaurant offers a generous menu, with both sweet and savoury options, plus live entertainment and one of the best views of the city skyline. The Birdsong Brunch includes two courses for £32 or three courses for £27, with options to include champagne, Bloody Marys, mimosas, and a variety of other brunch cocktails.
Every weekend, Aviary Rooftop Bar & Restaurant offers a generous brunch.
Where: Royal London House, 22-25 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1DX
Website: www.etmcollection.co.uk/venue/aviary-rooftop-restaurant-terrace-bar/
