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Today I bring you my favourite luxury brunch spots in London. I’m a bit of a
brunch addict, and am very slowly making my way around London testing them all out. It’s hard because I don’t live in London, I live in Surrey, so it takes me an hour to get into central London. Sadly I don’t have time to do brunch during the weekdays when I’m in London for work, as, ya know, I have work.
London’s brunches are one of the many reasons why I love this city, but I miss the Australian cafe culture and brunch addiction immensely, so every so often I just crave a decent
Eggs Benny or
French Toast or
Pancakes. Cue the following restaurants…
Now, I first went to
Granger & Co a few years ago with Max, he took me there as it’s an Australian cafe that does bloody good food. Once I’d tested it out a few times I decided to review it, and it was the first brunch place I blogged about other than Automat in Mayfair (which has since closed down…not ashamed to say I cried, it was amazing). I’ve been quite a few times since, and I always have exactly the same; The Ricotta Pancakes with Courgette Fries on the side. Trust me, they’re insanely good.
2. The Providores, Marylebone
A coupla years ago I was introduced to
The Providores, again by Max (he knows me so well!). He knew how much I’d love it, so one Saturday morning we went along and I fell in love with the delicious food and ‘Aussie-style’ interior. It’s actually run by New Zealanders, but their brunch culture is exactly like the Aussie brunch culture, and their French Toast is to die for. But take it from me, always ask them for Greek Yoghurt on the side and the Vanilla Spiced Figs instead of the bacon!
3. Kopapa, Seven Dials
Kopapa in the Seven Dials area of Covent Garden is the sister restaurant of The Providores, and is just as good. It has a much more relaxed vibe, and is an amazing spot for people watching! Grab a seat outside, order some brunch, and make sure you don’t leave without trying their incredible sorbet!
4. Ivy Market Grill, Covent Garden
As soon as the email pinged into my inbox telling me the
Ivy Market Grill was open for bookings, I booked, and I wasn’t disappointed. Their twist on the classic Eggs Benedict is just insanely good, and the restaurant interior just oozes class. I mean come on, who doesn’t love spinach and avocado!? Plus, it makes it feel a little healthier! The Veggie Breaky also looked amazing, but skip the courgette fries, they’re nowhere near as good as Granger & Co’s.
The Ivy Market Grill is understated luxury at its finest.
Now, if you’re looking for true luxury this is the place to go! It’s no secret that it’s one of my favourite restaurants in London. Sister restaurant to The Ivy Market Grill,
Le Caprice has a wide and varied history, and was even a favourite with Princess Diana. Located just next to my club, it’s very handy to pop in to on the way to/from my car, and they do a really really excellent eggs benedict. In fact, it may be the best Eggs Benedict I’ve ever had. Plus, they do a Jazz Brunch. Sip
champagne and eat delicious food whilst listening to live jazz music, what more could you want?
6. Duck & Waffle, The City
If you’re over East then you’re gonna want to go to
Duck & Waffle. Fine dining on the 40th Floor of Heron Tower, they serve a fabulous all-day brunch menu. I adored the signature Duck & Waffle dish, and the BBQ spiced crispy pigs ears are also well worth trying! The service is great, and the restaurant is perfect instagram fodder 😉
7. The Wolseley, Mayfair
Now this
The Wolseley the perfect place for old world elegance. I’ve never been too keen on the service, but the food is very good and it’s quite a magical place. Definitely one for either a special occasion or brunch with the girls!
So there we have it! And if you fancy something very different from your normal brunch, why not try the
Sake no Hana brunch, Umai Saturdays? The food is delicious and ideal for those who aren’t a huge fan of conventional brunches!
What’s your favourite brunch spot in London?
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Catherine Lux is a veteran travel blogger by night and the Head of Content Marketing at Amazon by day. Originally from Surrey, she spent four years living in Australia (2007-2009, and 2016-2018), and now lives in London. An ex-party girl sometimes prone to relapses, she loves nothing more than sharing her fine dining and luxury travel experiences with her loyal readers.
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I am now craving French Toast right now!! I've sadly never went out for brunch. I either have breakfast foods in the morning (like 6ish) or for dinner but never in the middle! As much as my dad loves his meats, I think breakfast is his favorite meal of the day but he never makes it for brunch. 🙁
French toast is my favourite! I never know whether to order that or eggs benedict, and it's always a real struggle not to order both!
C x
Some great choices! I loved Duck & Waffle for dinner, I'd really love to try it for brunch and see the view in the day time.
Lots of love,
Angie
Thanks! We went really late at night and had brunch there 😉 I do love anywhere that does an all day (and night!) brunch!
C x
Fantastic selection, I'm a big fan of Granger & Co – when I went to the Notting Hill one it was wall to wall celebrities though I do like the Clerkenwell one for more space
Suze | LuxuryColumnist
I love it, it's such a great place! I still haven't tried the Clerkenwell one!
C x
Loved this post, Luxy! What a great selection of restaurants, and I totally agree with you – I think brunch is the best meal of the day. I really want to try Granger & Co sometime soon.
Thanks for linking up! xx
Thanks Lauren! You must go soon! In fact, we should have a little brunch get-together there soon!
C x
I just went to Granger & co this weekend and it was a amazing! The ricotta hotcakes were insanely delicious!
I love them so much!
C x
Great brunch round up! Now have lots of new restaurants on my lust list, especially Granger & Co, love the look of their pancakes. Thanks for joining the linky!
Young London
Thanks Amy!
C x
My mouth is seriously watering. I haven't been to any of these! So sad. Milan has a bustling brunch scene but pancakes and french toast are rarities sadly so I think I'll have to make a special trip next time I'm back in the UK! P.s I would definitely cry if my favourite places shut too, no shame in that at all xxx
Lucy @ La Lingua; Food, Sunshine, Italy
You must try them when you're back! Haha, they did the most AMAZING pancakes you will ever see (or not see…), I really wish I'd blogged about it before it closed!
C x
Love love love The Providores! I also enjoyed Lantana in Fitzrovia but have not been in yonks!
Honey x The Girl Next Shore
It's gorgeous isn't it!
C x
I don't live in London either, so I'm yet to try these places. I'm liking the sound of the French toast at The Providores. Bookmarked for a future visit!
Definitely visit when you're next in London!!
C x
Everything looks so yummy!!!! I like the Breakfast Club, really love the duck & waffle, that view is unbeatable
Ah I still haven't been to the Breakfast Club!!! Really need to go!
C x
I love Providores! It's great on a Sunday afternoon because there's the food market in the car park nearby. You can stock up on provisions and let the kids play in the park. A really nice way to spend Sundays.
Delicious selection! Have you been to The Mirror Room in The Rosewood Hotel for brunch? Overwhelmingly ridiculous selection using produce from their slow food market in the square at the weekend. I died and went to pancakey heaven!
E x
Oooh so much deliciousness! I still haven't made it to Granger & Co but it's very high on my list 🙂
I've been to Providores and Caprice on this list. Looking forward to trying some of the others out!
Granger & Co and Duck & Waffle are my ultimate brunch destinations – favorites! I love the inventive menu at D&W … always pleasantly surprised how tasty and innovative they can be at the same time. x
That was total #brunchporn! Granger and Co is my fave, glad it made top spot!