With lockdown lifting and restaurants reopening on July 4th, London’s busy brunch spots are finally welcoming customers and accepting bookings for sit-ins. From terraces to street seating and chairs on canal boat decks, sitting in sometimes means sitting out to adhere to social distancing rules. But with no tourists to compete with and some of London’s most sought-after spots taking bookings for the very first time, it’s the once-in-a-lifetime kind of brunch we’ve been waiting for…
Brother Marcus
Bob’s Your Uncle, Stepsister and Yummy Mummy – if you’re a London brunch lover you know exactly where to find these funny-named dishes. Brother Marcus has been cooking the pork belly pita sandwiches, sweet potato fritters and falafel bowls for take-out, but you can now book a seat at any of the locations. Choose from Spitalfields, Balham or Angel, but be quick because Brother Marcus is busy at the best of times.
Address: see website for all locations
Abuelo
The always-packed, Antipodean brunch spot is accepting bookings for the first time, expanding the small space with new outdoor seating and public picnic areas in Covent Garden Piazza. Expect the prettiest toasts with smashed pumpkin, poached pears or blackberries on rose-infused mascarpone – this time without elbowing your way through the Covent Garden crowd.
Address: 26 Southampton St, London WC2E 7RS
Urban Pantry
From offering free food to NHS workers to hand-delivering dishes and creating DIY brunch kits, Urban Pantry has gone from strength to strength since lockdown started. Serving award-winning brunches in a welcoming atmosphere with a sun-drenched terrace outside, nothing needs to change here but the team simply can’t sit still – there’s a whole new brunch menu waiting to welcome the Chiswick community back. Hurry up July.
Address: 15 Devonshire Rd, London W4 2EU
Christopher’s
Housed in a Grade II listed building boasting character and charm, Christopher’s is now accepting bookings for its polished, sit-down service in elegant surroundings – just in time for Independence Day. Fluffy French toast drenched in hot chocolate sauce, build-your-own pancakes and eggs poached to perfection, expect all the restaurant’s signature staples along with new summer dishes to try.
Address: 18 Wellington St, London WC2E 7DD
Daisy Green
With unique locations across London, Daisy Green is fully equipped for a social-distancing, scrumptious Aussie-style brunch. Take a seat on top of a canal boat in Paddington, experience street-seating in Soho or embrace the massive terrace in Victoria – there’s even a new baby Barbie Green that looks over the historic London Wall Place. Bookings can be made now for all outdoor terraces from July 4th.
Address: see website for all locations
Store Street Espresso
A minimal coffee shop with a small yet inventive brunch menu, Store Street Espresso says to welcome customers in both locations from July 4th. Besides obligatory classics such as avocado toast and eggs on sourdough, the kitchen serves tiramisu-inspired pancakes, chickpea kale stew, and turmeric-spiced cauliflower in more ways than one – folded into a soft wrap or fried as crispy fritters.
Address: 40 Store St, London WC1E 7DB; 54 Travistock Place, London WC1H 9RG
