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BBC Good Food Names 18 Best London Brunch Spots for 2025
A fresh roundup from BBC Good Food names 18 venues across the capital worth booking for weekend plates.
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Londoners hunting weekend plates now have an updated list of 18 spots to consider, from a family cafe in Catford to a Mumbai-inspired dining room in central London.
Brunch keeps drawing crowds in the capital because many residents want options beyond the standard fry-up on slower mornings or special occasions. The timing fits the post-pandemic pattern of people carving out longer meals after busy weeks, and the guide arrives as bookings for relaxed daytime dining remain steady across boroughs.
Marchetti in Catford stands out for its next-level hash browns served as a side and for breakfast bagels loaded with fried egg, cheese, pickled spring onion and chilli. The same kitchen turns out nduja scrambled eggs, blueberry pancakes and pea fritters topped with yogurt and poached eggs. Diners can also grab breads and pastries from the counter for takeaway, while indoor tables and a rear garden suit families looking for space.
Indian brunch at Bombay Bustle draws crowds
Bombay Bustle offers a weekend set priced at £50 per person that moves away from bacon and eggs. Guests pick three small plates such as akuri truffle naan, cheese dosas or prawn rava fry, then choose between a lamb biryani or a vegetable version before finishing with gulab jamun tiramisu. Drinks run from kokum margaritas to jaljeera mojitos.
The BBC Good Food list also includes Fallow near Soho, abc kitchens at the Emory, Plaquemine Lock in Islington, Eggbreak in Notting Hill, Sunday in Brooklyn in Shoreditch, Dishoom branches citywide, Milk Beach in Soho, The Good Egg in Stoke Newington, Norman's Cafe in Highbury, Caravan sites in King's Cross and Bankside, Milk in Covent Garden, Chet's in Marylebone, Sunday Cafe in Barnsbury, Riding House Café in Fitzrovia, Duck and Waffle at the Heron Tower and Towpath Café along the Regent's Canal. Each earns a price marker from £ to £££ based on typical spend.
Readers can scan the full recommendations on the BBC Good Food site and check opening times or reservation policies directly with each venue before heading out. Many of the listed places accept bookings through their own websites or apps, helping avoid queues on busy Saturday and Sunday mornings.