The best brunch in London for 2025

The best brunch in London right now? Chet's in The Hoxton Shepherd's Bush brings Thai-Americana comfort and spice to weekend mornings
They say breakfast is the most important meal of day; we couldn't agree more. In fact, it's so important that whenever we get the chance (at weekends mostly) we like it to be so indulgent, so long and languorous, that it takes up a whole other mealtime slot. Yes, we Londoners really know how to do brunch. Whether it's a pot of coffee, pancakes and the papers with a loved one or several large Bloody Marys and eggs with a group of friends, it makes the working week entirely worth it. So to ensure you're getting the most out of this sacred meal we've rounded up the best restaurants in London for an indulgent start to Saturday and Sunday mornings.
The best brunch in London right now
Harriet Langford1/28Aram
Somerset House, as well as being one of London’s most esteemed destinations for art and culture, is turning into a bit of a foodie hotspot. From Café Petiole to Sky Gyngell’s sustainable restaurant Spring, there have been some really exciting launches around the maze-like building in the last few years. Enter Aram, which opened this summer and is masterminded by Syrian-born chef Imad Alarnab.
With sunlight streaming through the windows, Aram is a relaxing, central spot for an eastern Mediterranean-inspired brunch or lunch which offers something different if you’ve had enough of the bog-standard type of brunch place. The potato rosti topped with poached eggs and sumac cured trout was utterly indulgent, much more exciting than smoked salmon and eggs on toast, while the freshness of the roasted aubergine and chickpea salad counteracts it nicely. Portions are large, but if you have room, finish off with the incredible halva brownie, and the creamy, comforting Aram chai latte with vanilla and spiced notes. Whether you’re seeing an exhibition at Somerset House or heading to a matinee musical in Covent Garden, Aram is somewhere worth seeking out for a sunny weekend brunch.
–Tilly Wheeler
- Address: South Wing (ground floor) Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
- Website: https://www.arambyimad.co.uk/
- When: Monday to Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday to Sunday 9am-7pm
Bella Keery2/28Corrochio's
Corrochio’s recently updated brunch menu manages to encapsulate the lively spirit and bright, bold flavours that Mexican dining is renowned for. With happy hour drinks pricing during brunch, it’s the perfect excuse to sip a cocktail (or two). On our visit, a favourite was their twist on a Bloody Mary: mezcal-based and richly layered with Clamato, tamarind, chamoy, and a coriander molcajeteada, it was unusual but utterly delicious. The food is equally impressive, confidently combining authentic Mexican flavours to create homely, comforting dishes. The chilaquiles verdes come in a hearty portion, with corn tortillas tossed in salsa verde that gives the dish a punchy kick. Accompanied by refried beans and topped with melted cheese and a crispy fried egg, the dish is indulgent, with the separate ingredients coming together harmoniously. The portion sizes here are generous, and the side dishes are just as full of flavour as the mains. Be sure to try the Oaxacan black beans, which have a smoky, rich depth.
– Diya Pandey
- Address: Corrochio's, Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 7XB
- Website: corrochios.com
- When: The new brunch menu and happy hour is available every Saturday from 12-3.30pm, and Sunday 12-4pm.
Helen Cathcart3/28The Carpenter's Arms, W6
Tucked along the Chiswick-Hammersmith border and a stone’s throw from the Thames, The Carpenter’s Arms is a charming pub featuring interiors by Tamsin Saunders of Home & Found. With its warm, design-led atmosphere and a breakfast menu that masters the classics, it’s fast becoming a favourite weekend spot in west London.
The menu is filled with crowd-pleasers, and each dish is presented with care and attention to detail. We settled into the sunny garden terrace, a quiet spot perfect for slow, late-morning meals, and ordered the ultimate Full English (crispy bacon, eggs done your way, and all the trimmings). Cinnamon French toast followed this, topped generously with caramelised banana and lashings of maple syrup.
Whether you choose to dine inside, where cosy corners and stylish touches abound, or bask in the garden with a coffee or morning mimosa, The Carpenter’s Arms delivers an ideal brunch experience.
– Diya Pandey
- Address: 91 Black Lion Lane, London W6 9BG
- Website: thecarpentersarms-w6.co.uk
- When: Breakfast served from 9:30 - 11:30am Saturdays, Sundays & bank holiday Mondays. Alcohol served from 10am
Rusne Draz4/28SACHI, Belgravia
Last year, the imposing Neoclassical facade of the Pantechnicon building on Motcomb Street reopened with an exciting selection of polished dining and drinking spots tucked away within. One of these is SACHI, a smart Japanese restaurant offering both à la carte and set menu options. At £55 per person, the Sunday brunch menu is reasonably priced for the amount of food that is served, and is an ideal way to try a range of different dishes without being faced with the more extensive main menu to choose from. The neutral, stylish interiors span the building's top two floors and include a roof terrace, resulting in what feels like an ideal summer dining destination and something of a hidden gem.
SACHI have a seasonal ‘Sake Sunsets’ cocktail menu for spring and summer; the citrusy Tokyo Glow was particularly memorable, while the Sakura Spritz was light, sweet and refreshing. As with other Japanese brunches at places like ROKA, a sharing selection of starters are served first, impressively arranged on an assortment of dishes on ice. Highlights included the oyster with yuzu ponzu and pickled wasabi, crispy sushi rice with spicy tuna and the rock shrimp tempura. For mains, we went for the black cod with marinated plum honey, and the baby chicken with koji yuzu and koshu marinade. The sweet, umami cod melted in the mouth, while the chicken was a perfect foil - charred, crispy and a little bit spicy. As with so much Japanese cuisine, the food is not at all stodgy, so by the end of the meal we still had room for the trio of desserts, which included a divine homemade strawberry ice cream.
– Tilly Wheeler
- Address: Second Floor, Pantechnicon, 19 Motcomb St, London SW1X 8LB
- Website: sachirestaurants.com
- When: Sunday brunch 12-6pm, also open Monday - Saturday 12 -11.30pm
Patricia Niven5/28Bubala, King's Cross, Soho, Spitalfields
Bold, bright, vegetable-forward dips and heavenly dishes paired with pillowy soft breads are the name of the game at Bubala (think: labneh, confit garlic & za’atar and hummus with burnt butter wiped clean with freshly baked laffa bread). Though they only open at 12pm, so brunch here would be on the ‘lunch’ end of your day, the dishes really embody what a great brunch is all about. It also works for almost every type of eater, whether it's your vegan friend, alcohol-free friend or someone who can't go anywhere without their dog (they're all dog-friendly). Brunch here comes complete with some of the tastiest, freshest cocktails and sparkling ‘gazoz’ we've tried in a really long time. If group decisions are hard, we highly recommend going all in with the gorgeous ‘Bubala Knows Best’ sharing menu for those wanting basically everything or those not in the mood to make any difficult decisions. It's available in vegan too.
– Tal Dekel-Daks
- Address:
King's Cross: 1 Cadence Court, Lewis Cubitt Park, N1C 4ED
Soho: 15 Poland St, W1F 8QE
Spitalfields: 65 Commercial St, E1 6BD - Website: bubala.co.uk
- When:
- Monday to Friday: 12-3, 5-10
- Sat 12-10, Sun 12-9
- Address:
6/28Lolo's, Bermondsey
Alongside their lunch and all-day dining menus, Lolo's breakfast offering strikes a vibrant balance between classic brunch dishes and Southern European flavours. Pink-hued, lime-washed walls create a welcoming atmosphere on arrival, complemented by soft lighting and modern design accents throughout the space. The baked eggs with pisto, labneh, and zhoug, paired with an expertly balanced Bloody Mary, make for an ideal leisurely weekend brunch. Other menu highlights include the Iberian ham lazy omelette and devilled eggs topped with salt-cured Cantabrian anchovies. With views of lively Bermondsey Street, Lolo's provides a relaxed setting in a central location to enjoy a delicious brunch with friends and family.
- Diya Pandey
- Address: 102 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3UB
- Website: josepizarro.com/venues/lolo/
- When:
- Monday to Thursday: All day menu 11.30am – 10.00pm
- Friday to Saturday: Breakfast 9 am - 12pm. All day menu 12.00am – 10.30pm
- Sunday: Breakfast service 9am - 12pm. All day menu 12.00am – 6 pm
7/28Sunday in Brooklyn, Notting Hill or Marylebone
This popular Williamsburg export has quintessential brunch in its DNA - Sunday is the classic day one ‘brunches’ after all - and you can order it all till 9pm on Sundays. You'll find all the classics done well, from avo toast and a delightful egg sandwich, shakshuka and steak and eggs – to the ultimate brunch item – their Sunday pancakes with hazelnut maple praline and brown butter. This epic dish is a must-order and is more of a cake than a pancake. Pair it with a Mezcal Bloody Mary or the tongue-in-cheek Honeybear on Holiday tiki cocktail served in a bear-shaped vessel and you've hit the brunch double whammy. Just remember to book in advance so you're not watching everyone else eat inside while you wait in the inevitable line snaking its way 'round outside.
- Address:
Notting Hill: 98 Westbourne Grove, London, England, W2 5RU
Marylebone: 10-12 James Street, London, W1U 1EE - Website: sundayinbk.co.uk
- When:
Monday - Saturday: 9.00am - 4.30pm
All-Day Brunch Sunday: 9.00am - 9.00pm
- Address:
8/28Bar Jackie, Soho
The new Martin-Brudnizki-designed hotel Broadwick Soho is fast becoming one of our favourite places to dine in the neighbourhood. Downstairs you'll find Dear Jackie, a beautiful, enveloping Italian restaurant, and upstairs is the more casual, all-day venue Bar Jackie. Their weekend brunch is an excellent reason to visit, with heavenly pastries (the hazelnut brioche is a must), and a range of appealing dishes that include classics like eggs Florentine as well as delicious originals: the Swiss chard and Spenlow cheese frittata is a highlight. Come for a relaxed meal over coffee and croissants, or go the whole hog with champagne and the duck and 'nduja lasagna.
- Address: 20 Broadwick Street, London W1F 8HT
- Website: broadwicksoho.com
- When: From 11am — 3pm, Saturdays and Sundays
LANGLEY9/28Sune, Broadway Market
Buffalo sweetbread burger, sea urchin omelettes, Bloody Caesars (the Canadian Bloody Mary with added Clamato juice), one of the best restaurants in London is also worth a visit when it comes to Sunday brunch if you're into seafood. For those with extra need to soak up the night before, there are sandwiches too, including a Croque Madame stacked with burnt aubergine.
- Address: Sune, 129A Pritchard's Road, London, E2 9AP
- Website: sune.restaurant
- When: From 11am — 3pm, every Sunday
Anton Rodriguez10/28Chet's at The Hoxton, Shepherd's Bush
Chet's is everything that's good about brunch, delivering comfort and spice in equal measure with its Thai-Americana dishes. There's a five-spice Cinnabun, there's banana french toast with pandan cream and condensed milk and a bodega sandwich with sai uah sausage and umami ketchup. It's the mash-up that was made for indulgent, late morning dining set to a beautiful contemporary diner-style space in The Hoxton's SheBu location. You won't regret a visit. – Tal Dekel-Daks
- Address: 65 Shepherd’s Bush Green, London, W12 8QE
- Website: chetsrestaurant.co.uk
- When: Weekends only
11/28Mount St. Restaurant
For a restaurant that only opened late last year, Mount St. Restaurant needs surprisingly little introduction. Perhaps that's thanks to the £50 million worth of art on display, or perhaps it's thanks to King Charles III and Queen Camilla being some of the establishment's early patrons. The brunch menu is what you'd expect it to be, with fresh ingredients and seasonal produce at the heart of every dish, and the service is absolutely flawless. -Arabella Bowes
Address: First Floor, 41-43 Mount St, W1K 2RX
Website mountstrestaurant.com
Tel: 020 3840 9860
When: Monday to Friday 07:30am – 10:30am and Saturday to Sunday 09:00am – 11:45am
David Cotsworth12/28Cavita, Marylebone
London's Mexican restaurant offering has vastly improved over the past few years. One of its most recent additions, Marylebone's Cavita (one of the 50 best restaurants in London, in our opinion) has continued to take our tastebuds up a level. Don't let its address fool you, the vibe is very much relaxed in here. Brunch is a colourful and flavourful affair with everything from melt in your mouth Tacos de Asada, to Huevos Rancheros with Deep Fried Tortilla. Cocktails are fresh and delightful, like the Spicy Mezcalita – a must try. – Tal Dekel-Daks
Address: 60 Wigmore Street, Marylebone Village, W1U 2RZ Website: cavitarestaurant.com
Tel: +44 0203 928 1000
When: Saturdays & Sundays 11:30am - 2:30pm
13/28The Maine
We love this restaurant for its gloriously decadent approach to everything from decoration to menus, and the new brunch offering (on Saturdays only) is no different. The menu errs more on the side of lunch than breakfast, with main dishes including truffle roast chicken, sirloin steak, and sole meuniere. Prices start at £65 for three courses (food only) and then go up as you add on the drinks.
There's definitely a party feel to this brunch - it's not one for the kids as you may find that the lights go down and a burlesque dancer appears when you're least expecting it, but it's a super fun venue if you're getting the weekend started with friends. - Virginia Clark
Address: 6 Medici Court,London, W1S 1JY
Website: themainemayfair.com
Tel: 020 3432 2192
14/28Bombay Bustle
With a space and menu inspired by the busy urban playground of Mumbai, it's hard to imagine just how understated and calm Bombay Bustle is. Set in a quiet Mayfair spot, the street outside might be a world away from the colourful Indian city, but the charming train car interiors are transportive enough to take you there in moments.
Indeed, the brunch menu itself is a journey, as dishes range from Masala Akuri Truffle Naan with Indian spiced scrambled eggs to crab fritters. Cocktails act as the perfect sharpener between courses and service is faultless from start to finish. - Arabella Bowes
Address: 29 Maddox Street, Mayfair, W1S 2PA
Website: bombaybustle.com
Tel: 020 4538 5490
15/28The Aubrey at The Mandarin Oriental
Best for: theatrical Japanese fine dining and next level cocktails
Brunch is completely reimagined at The Aubrey in Knightsbridge. It's what you'd expect at this fringe and velvet clad maximalist den inspired by ‘eccentric Japanese izakaya’. Weekend brunch offers an array of delicious delights: from a sashimi platter to a snow crab and passionfruit maki roll. Cocktails are brilliantly theatrical (this place launched London’s first-ever omakase cocktail experience, after all). We opted particularly like the Meiji, made with yuzu liqueur and homemade shiso soda, but you can also add £95 for the bottomless option which includes cocktails, champagne and sake (£50 for just cocktails, £70 for cocktails and sake). For mains, don't sleep on tea-smoked salmon shimeji, and the matcha French toast. Just make sure you leave room for the delightful dessert box. – Tal Dekel Daks
Address: 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA
Website: mandarinoriental.com
Tel: 020 7235 2000
©ZAC and ZAC16/28The Colony Grill Room at The Beaumont, Mayfair
Best for: Escaping the shopping crowds
Step inside the Colony Grill and you'll completely forget you're only a four-minute meander from the buzzing hub of Oxford Street and Selfridges. Oozing old-world glamour, the restaurant is inspired by New York-style grill rooms of the early 20th century. Come here for the art deco interiors, freshly upholstered Italian leather booths and the bright new murals by Anthony Inswasty. Stay for Saturday brunch itself, which is another elegant event. The recently revamped menu gives a new spin to transatlantic-classics, like “The Full New York" which is over-easy eggs, salt beef, hash brown and Portobello mushrooms or the frankly unmissable sourdough waffles with sour cherry compote and clotted cream, plus the Pick-Me-Up juice, made with D.R. Harris Cocktail Bitters (a nineteenth-century hangover cure), orange juice, carrot juice and soda water. – Tal Dekel Daks
Address: The Beaumont, 8 Balderton St, London, W1K 6TF
Website: colonygrillroom.com
Tel: 020 7499 9499
17/28Coal Office
Keep your wits about you when you go to Coal Office: the kitchen staff are so enthusiastic about their craft that if you don’t pay attention, you can easily end up with eight or ten recommended dishes in front of you before realising quite how stuffed full of Jerusalemite brunch you are. Not that that’s a bad thing, of course. The chic Coal Drops Yard hangout – whose interiors were designed by Tom Dixon – serves up Middle Eastern not-so-small plates and is a great place to turn up mid-morning of a weekend and knock back Bloody Marys, perhaps nursing a hangover in solidarity with King’s Cross’s burgeoning creative class.
H&G particularly rated the piquant trout sashimi with horseradish foam – called “Ashkenazim Do It Better” on the menu – as well as the hearty Shakshuka Aduma and a bavette steak with a bone marrow accompaniment we scooped out and devoured with relish, à la Saturn crunching the bones of his sons. A beautiful pork belly with Jerusalem artichoke cream and confit delighted us (not least because it was perhaps a little unexpected on the menu of an Israeli restaurant), as did octopus with truffle, harissa and pomegranate. The message was clear: commit to Coal Office, and you won’t be disappointed.—TB
Coal Office, 2 Bagley Walk, London N1C 4PQ
18/28Stork
A Mayfair hangout of the more jet-set end of London’s African diaspora, Stork’s pan-African cuisine means a brunch under its origami storks and stunning contemporary art collection is more versatile than many you’ll find in the capital. Zambian vitumbua pancakes will tickle the fancy of the sweet-toothed, as will (at the end of your meal) puff-puff, the West African fried dough snack that resembles a fluffier doughnut minus the filling. Spice lovers are well catered for, too, as Stork’s chefs are wonderfully liberal in their use of scotch bonnets – try their Akara fried egg for a mid-morning kick, or the utterly messy, compulsively moreish king prawns and date jam. Expect other staples like jollof and red red, as well as a solid cocktail list for anyone wanting to make an occasion of it – though when House & Garden went, we personally plumped for a glass of Idris Elba’s Porte Noire champagne.—TB
Stork, 13-14 Cork St, Mayfair, London W1S 3NS
19/28NoMad
Brunch is not just about the food, but the surrounds too and there can be few places quite so lovely to enough pancakes, eggs or a truffle chicken sandwich than in the light-flooded dining room of Covent Garden's new NoMad hotel. It's filled with greenery and plenty of plump cushions to sink into as you get stuck into the delights on the menu. The breakfast burrito is excellent, filled with succulent pork and juicy salsa and a pine nut hummus with harissa is a lovely way to start off a long brunch in this lovely place. Go once and you'll be sure to book in again. – CMH
NoMad London, 28 Bow St, London WC2E 7AW
20/28Decimo
There is simply never a bad time to visit Decimo, the Spanish-Mexican restaurant of chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias on the 10th floor of the Standard Hotel. It's a buzzy spot with warm decor that transports you to another place, incredible views across London and some of the tastiest food in the capital. Start with some sharing manchego nachos and a classic Margarita or Paloma, before ordering at least one of the three tasty tacos on offer and then dive into the larger plates. Eggs are of course a popular brunch order but Decimo takes it up a notch with their Huevos Ahogados (eggs poached in salsa), and for something more refreshing, try one of the zingy aguachile or ceviche dishes. In short, whatever you order, you're in for a good time.—CMH
Decimo, The Standard Hotel, 10 Argyle St, London WC1H 8EG
21/28The Wolseley
There are few better places in London than The Wolseley for reliably good service, food and atmosphere. Every visit is a joy, whether for cocktails, dinner or their tempting breakfast menu which runs from 8-11.30am. Think of it as similar to the best hotel breakfast you've experienced, with everything you could possibly desire on the menu and more. A perfectly crispy bacon roll with a fried egg? They've got that. Fluffy pancakes with your choice of toppings? Of course! The bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese is a classic and of course there are eggs of every style and a full English. The speciality section of the menu is where to look for something a little different and their kedgeree recipe is legendary. Put simply, you'll always leave breakfast at The Wolseley set up for the day and you'll certain book back in. – CMH
The Wolseley, 160 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9EB
22/28The Laundry
The Laundry is a buzzy spot in Brixton where good food meets a great atmosphere. Melanie, the current custodian of the restaurant-come-bottle shop, is the first person outside of the original family to operate a business from within the old Edwardian wash house: built in the 1880s and, of course, where the restaurant’s name comes from. The Turkish eggs are their specialty – a rich and flavoursome dish served with thick, fresh sourdough, but lighter options including granola, yoghurt and berries or avocado based recipes also feature on their menu. The drinks menu will please all types of brunchers: for the post-workout crew, a freshly squeezed orange juice, for the boozy brunchers, fizzy peach bellinis and breakfast cocktails, and for the morning after the night before people, iced coffees. Their smokey bean side is a particular highlight and goes perfectly alongside the Turkish eggs. - AB
The Laundry, 374 Coldharbour Ln, London SW9 8PL
23/28The Delaunay
Few places to eat in London are more civilised than The Delaunay and its Piccadilly sister The Wolseley. Located on Aldgate, where Covent Garden meets The Strand, its grand cafe interiors, impeccable service and varied Central European menu make this place one of the capital’s truly irresistible destinations. With a breakfast menu that runs until 11.30am, and an all-day menu that includes eggs, it’s an excellent choice for brunch; come early for croissants, bacon rolls and potato rosti with eggs, or a bit later for oysters, lobster roll and schnitzel. Wash it all down with a glass of champagne, and you’ll be ready to face anything the day could possibly bring. – VC
The Delaunay, 55 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BB
24/2834 Mayfair
There's no denying that the idea of brunch can conjure images of cocktails in a resplendent setting and for that, there's simply nowhere better than 34 Mayfair. Marble, dark wood and rich leather characterise the sumptuous interior, while the menu tempts at every turn. There are starters of popcorn shrimp, steak tartare and crispy duck, a menu of grill options like the decadent and delightful rotisserie chicken, served with matchstick potatoes, a dark, sticky gravy and aioli and a separate menu just for their modern twists on a classic eggs benedict. That's all before you see the 'brunch' section, which far exceeds the normal offering. Alongside shakshuka and pancakes are dishes such as a lobster roll or the absolutely heavenly buttermilk fried chicken and waffles, a sticky, glorious beige plate of comfort food brought to life with a zippy touch of lime running throughout. If you're going to go big, go to 34. – CMH
34 Mayfair, 34 Grosvenor Square, S Audley St, London W1K 2HD
25/28The Buttery at the Lime Tree Hotel, Belgravia
On a particularly charming Belgravia corner (not far from our favourite haunts on the Pimlico Road) stands The Lime Tree Hotel, a family-owned boutique hotel that has just reopened after a top-to-toe refurbishment. Their casual restaurant, The Buttery, is a truly lovely place for brunch, airy and comfortable with a delicious menu. Try the bacon butty on a soft brioche bun, or opt for a full English with all the trimmings. And absolutely don’t miss the Nutella French toast - it’s a melting slice of heaven. There’s also a pleasant, homely garden if you prefer to be outdoors (helpful for Tier 2 restrictions). All in all, it's perfect for fueling up before an afternoon’s shopping. – VC
The Lime Tree Hotel, 135-137 Ebury St, Belgravia, London SW1W 9QU
26/28Wild by Tart
There are few spots more charming to have brunch than in the Tart London girls' restaurant. Soaring ceilings, skylights and an abundance of plants make it a bright, welcoming spot while the navy velvet banquets and cane chairs provide bags of style. As for the food, the open kitchen serves up dishes that pack a real punch. Choose a few small and large sharing plates and tuck into flatbreads freshly fired in the pizza oven (best dipped in tahini with a lip-smackingly good dollop of zhoug on top), kedgeree croquettes with a very clever curry leaf mayonnaise and dishes like babaganoush with a crispy fried egg, cucumber salsa and feta. It simply is one of the best spots you could pick. – CMH
27/28Where The Pancakes Are
In the heart of Fitzrovia, in a post war building that used to house a Pizza Express, the second branch of Where The Pancakes Are has just opened its doors. It follows the great success of the restaurant in Flat Iron Square, giving you options when it comes to location. Pleasingly, in an effort to be more sustainable, the team decided to repurpose and reuse much of the Pizza Express fittings and furnishings to create a new atmosphere with pre-loved things.
The menu is, understandably, mostly pancakes, divided into savoury and sweet. Yet there still feels as though there's enough to satisfy everyone. There are traditional breakfast toppings, such as eggs royale or streaky bacon, as well as more experimental things like cinnamon pineapple or crushed beetroot meringue flakes. – AB
Where The Pancakes Are, 7 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 1RG
Flat Iron Square, Arch 35a 85a Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0NQ
28/28Ham Yard Hotel
Anyone who has a keen eye for wonderful interiors will know about Kit Kemp’s spaces: ones filled with colour, pattern and riotous quirks. The Ham Yard hotel is one of those spaces. Few spots are quite so transportive in central London, and whilst it is easy to become distracted by the hotel’s interiors, the food is equally excellent. The menu is seasonal but traditional, with eggs, pancakes, bagels and more, served with a twist. Do bear in mind that breakfast is offered, early, to catch hotel residents rather than the brunch crowd, but it is well worth the slightly earlier rise. - AB
Ham Yard Hotel, 1 Ham Yard, London, W1D 7DT