BEST NEW BRUNCHES FOR SUMMER IN THE CITY
Brunch has become a London institution, and whatever your mid-morning cravings look like, we have rounded up the best new ones, from Pan Asian souffle pancakes and Middle Eastern shawarma fries to bottomless Aperol spritz and artisan pizzas.
The Ultimate House Party Brunch at The Little Violet Door
Every Saturday & Sunday – 12pm-3pm
Say goodbye to the weekend chores and hello to the ultimate weekend brunch! The Little Violet Door in Carnaby, the latest gem from the original house party bars, The Little Door & Co, is opening for brunch – and everyone’s invited. From piles of pancakes to poached eggs and avocado to fabulous brunch cocktails, feel right at home as you get stuck into an afternoon of indulgent feasting, bottomless tipples that flow as freely as the conversation, and all-round great vibes. With a great party soundtrack, fancy dress box and a myriad of board games as well as Mario Kart, The Little Violet Door is the house party where the good times always roll. Enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless Aperol spritz, rum punch, rosé, prosecco or house ‘hop property lager’ for an additional £25pp.
⭐ Bookings: www.thelittlevioletdoor.co.uk/bottomless-brunch
📍The Little Violet Door, 9 Kingly Street, Carnaby, W1B 5PH
Bottomless DJ Brunch at Lock Inn
Sunday 18th Aug, Sunday 29th Sept, Sunday 27th Oct & Sunday 24th Nov
Not ready for the weekend to end? Head to Lock Inn Camden for its brand-new monthly bottomless DJ brunch series. Taking place on its all-weather rooftop terrace, it’s the ultimate spot to dine and dance away the Sunday scaries. Choose from great gastro grub and artisan pizzas, pairing with unlimited classic cocktails, prosecco, bottled beer and the pubs very own Lock Inn Lager. Just £32 per person, and with no hidden service charge, indulge in 90 minutes of free-flowing bottomless brunch!
⭐ Bookings: https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/camden/lock-inn-camden/dj-bottomless-brunch?t=tickets (12pm – 2pm) https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/camden/lock-inn-camden/dj-bottomless-brunch-part-ii?t=tickets (3pm – 5pm)
📍Lock Inn Camden, 2 Jamestown Road, London, NW1 7BY
Pan-Asian Brunch at UBA
Every Saturday and Sunday, 12-4pm (final bookings at 2:30pm)
Weekends in East London have just got even better as UBA puts its a Pan-Asian spin on a classic brunch. Inspired by the bustling streets and aromatic alleys of Asia’s most vibrant cities, the UBA brunch menu features cocktails in partnership with 818 Tequila, rotating live music and DJs plus a slew of new dishes including Japanese Okonomiyaki; and Souffle Pancakes piled high with matcha ice cream, plum syrup and gin and tonic candy floss. For the bottomless brunchers – 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco is yours for just £30!
⭐️ Bookings: https://www.ubarestaurant.com/
📍 61, 67 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3HU
Eastern Mediterranean Brunch at Kapara
Every Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays from 11am – 4pm
Following its success at sister restaurant Bala Baya, a bold and belly-bursting brunch menu from Executive Chef Eran Tibi has arrived at Kapara in Soho – a hedonistic haven where sharing and shenanigans are encouraged, both inside and outside on the enclosed sun trap terrace. Indulge in a myriad mezze, moreish mains and delicious desserts, set against a summer soundtrack that slays. Menu highlights include ‘the hero ‘Pita French Toast’ ladened with golden sultanas, cherry compote, banana tempura, rose and honey labneh and Shawarma Fries’ with preserved lemon and twelve spice.
⭐️ Bookings: https://kapara.co.uk/
📍 14 Greek St, James Court, London W1D 4AL
House & Garage Orchestra Brunch at The Anthologist by Drake & Morgan
Saturday 24th August
Reminisce and re-rewind with a spectacular House & Garage Orchestra Brunch this summer. Inviting partygoers to experience orchestrated reworkings of the best old skool 90’s and 00’s UK Garage and House hits, performed by a live band with horns, string sections and two stellar vocalists, plus a DJ spinning the best tracks from the past two decades. Tickets include entry to the live show plus an indulgent two-course brunch.
⭐️ Tickets: £55pp – Entry to the event from 12pm+ two-course brunch | £20 – Entry to the event from 2pm
Bookings: https://shop.drakeandmorgan.co.uk/product/house-garage-orchestra-brunch/
📍The Fable by Drake & Morgan, 52 Holborn Viaduct, EC1A 2BN