In 2019, does anyone actually get together for breakfast or lunch anymore?
These days, it’s all about the grey area, the perfect in-between: brunch.
Brunch was perhaps America’s best export to Britain. Over time, the concept of late breakfast caught on with us Pommies. Unsurprisingly, it was combined with the great British tradition of day drinking and thus, the bottomless brunch was born. Now, it’s a much-loved staple, especially at restaurants in London where you can expect a lot more than typical avo on toast.
From sushi bagels and fried chicken to milk-white steamed bao buns, London boasts some of the most inventive boozy brunch menus in the world. Fancy a cocktail before 11 a.m.? So do we. Choose between limitless mimosas, bubbles or margaritas or have all three and you’ll be napping by 2 p.m.
Today we’re lining up the contenders for the best bottomless brunch in London.
Oblix at The Shard
Is there a better way to brunch than 800 ft in the clouds at one of London’s most exceptional hotspots? The Shard is the highest and highest-rated tourist attraction in the city. And for good reason. Its unmatched design and snazzy interior make visiting this building and unforgettable experience. And now you can enjoy a flowing and festive wine brunch at this destination restaurant. Expect excellence in dishes such as a lobster omelette with herbs and shellfish sauce.
Best for Views
When Saturdays & Sundays, 12:00-15:30
Price per person? £175 for two people, service charge included | Time limit? 2 hours
Parlour
If you’re a vegan, you know how tricky it can be to find good brunching options. The good news is that you’ve hit the jackpot with Parlour. This is a brunch feast laden with top-notch options for meat-eaters and vegans alike. Award-winning chef, Jesse Dunford Wood prepares ten innovative dishes to suit every dietary requirement. Add bottomless Prosecco and Buck’s Fizz and you’ve got a fabulous event perfect for special celebrations.
Best for Fizz!
When Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00-16:30 & Sunday, 10:00-12:00
Price per person? £96 for two people, service charge not included | Time limit? 90 mins
Hip-Hop Brunch LDN
Biggie with your burger, Drake with your drink? If taking shots of midday tequila while bopping to Tupac sounds like your thing, then Hip-Hop Brunch LDN is for you. Possibly the only hardcore hip-hop bottomless brunch in London, this has to be one of the wildest brunch ideas ever. Bottomless cocktails are served for an hour before the real party starts, including hip hop karaoke and some serious twerking. Look forward to a Southern-inspired menu to give you all the energy you need to boogie.
Best for Sick beats
When Saturday, 12:00-17:00 (pop up locations)
Price per person? £50 per person, includes brunch & cocktails| Time limit? 60 mins bottomless cocktails
Bad Egg
There’s nothing bad about Bad Egg, Barbican. In fact, if we get food in heaven, it’s going to have to be the brunch from Bad Egg. Cheeseburger hash, pork belly & slaw, and vegan chilaquiles are just some of the mouth-watering options paired with a choice of bottomless Bloody Marys, mimosas or prosecco. On Fridays, they do Frunch (Friday brunch, duh) with limitless frozen alcoholic slushies, nachos, and chicken wings. It all sounds a bit too good to be true, doesn’t it? For a scrumptious bottomless brunch London, pop into Bad Egg.
Best for Meat and Veg options
When Saturday, 12:00-17:00 (pop up locations)
Price per person? £50 per person, includes brunch & cocktails| Time limit? 60 mins bottomless cocktails
Gamma Gamma
Are you a serious foodie? If you’re passionate about the adventurous side of food, have we got the brunch for you. Located in the heart of Soho, Gamma Gamma offers a menu like no other. The menu is separated into four parts: raw, steamed, crispy and grill. Guests have the chance to experience some of the world’s most exotic meats, like kangaroo, waygu beef and zebra. Surprisingly, this bottomless brunch can be catered for vegan, vegetarian, pescetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and Halal diets too.
Best for Unique meat dishes
When Saturday, 10:00-16:00 (book in advance)
Price per person? £102 for two people| Time limit? 90 mins unlimited prosecco
Ballie Ballerson
Life’s tough and sometimes you just need to eat pizza, drink cocktails and swim around in a giant ball pit, right? Who misses their outings to adventure parks with those massive slides plunging into colourful ball pits? We certainly do. Ballie Ballerson made it their quest to get adults back in the ball pit. They offer a bottomless brunch event brimming with unlimited pizza, pornstar martinis and fizz. It’s the perfect way to shake off the stress of the week and no one can judge you for acting like a kid.
Best for Balls!
When Tuesday -Sunday until late (check website for detailed times)
Price per person? £20-45 per person| Time limit? 2 hours unlimited balls, 90 mins unlimited food & drinks
Piano Works
If hip hop isn’t really your thing, then hit up Piano Works in Farringdon for a boozy brunch. Every Saturday they host talented pianists and a live band who take song requests. What could be better than curating the perfect playlist for your musical brunch? Guests can choose from two bottomless brunch options: two-course brunch or a one-course brunch box, depending on how hungry you are.
Best for Song requests
When Saturday, 12:00-16:00
Price per person? £35 or £50 for two courses | Time limit? 2 hours unlimited drinks
Bao & Bing
There’s something about biting into the pillowy softness of a bao bun that makes all your problems go away. For a problem-free Saturday, visit Bao & Bing in Marylebone for bottomless prosecco or beer, two bao buns and sides. You’re ensured your fix of the fluffiest bao buns with fillings ranging from teriyaki salmon to char siu pork. Try out one of their specials too, like the traditional Taiwanese ‘wheelcake’, which is consists of two sweet pancake layers wrapped around sweet or savoury fillings.
Best for Bao
When Saturday, 11:00-17:00
Price per person? £25 per person| Time limit? 90 mins