From bottomless dim sum to skyline views and antipasti theatres, these five brunch spots are where London’s most discerning diners begin their weekend.
Duck & Rice Soho
A sensual collision of Cantonese kitchen craft and British pub nostalgia, Duck & Rice elevates the Soho weekend with a brunch offering that’s both spirited and sophisticated. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 12–3:30PM, the menu glides from crispy duck rolls and delicate dim sum to Asian-style sharing plates. Paired with beer on tap, house cocktails, and live DJs, it’s an effortlessly cool downtown affair.
Instagram: @theduckandrice
Website: theduckandrice.com
LAVO Marylebone
LAVO at The BoTree exudes Italian-American glamour, reimagining the brunch table with decadent generosity. From 12–3:30PM on weekends, indulge in endless antipasti—burrata, roasted peppers, Roman artichokes—before diving into hearty mains like chicken parmigiana, spicy Calabrese pizza, or avocado toast finished with flair. Add a welcome cocktail and a dessert bar designed to tempt. LAVO is as indulgent as it is impeccably styled.
Instagram: @lavolondon
Website: lavorestaurant.com
Oblix The Shard
Brunch, elevated—literally. At Oblix, perched atop The Shard, weekends are an affair of panoramic vistas and refined plates. Choose between a three-course menu (£55) or limitless option (£59), with drink packages tailored to your mood—non-alcoholic, Prosecco, or Champagne. Begin with beef carpaccio and spicy tuna tartare, then move to rotisserie chicken or lobster, all served with floor-to-ceiling drama.
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Hakkasan Mayfair
An icon of elevated Chinese dining, Hakkasan Mayfair offers a Signature Brunch every Sunday from 12–6:30PM. At £55 per guest, the experience includes dishes such as the signature crispy duck salad, venison puff, and spicy prawns—artfully presented and rich with umami. The sleek interiors and cocktail program make it a perfect pairing of decadence and design.
Yauatcha Soho & City
Yauatcha’s Infinite Yum Cha Brunch is a poetic homage to Cantonese culinary tradition. Offered on Saturdays in the City (12–6PM) and Sundays in Soho (11:30AM–6PM), the experience flows through endless dim sum—venison puffs, shui mai, char siu bao—into signature mains like scallop and prawn stir-fry or sweet-spiced sea bass curry. A soufflé pancake seals the experience with whisper-light elegance.
