The best bottomless brunches in London

What is it? Sensational Indian barbecue restaurant that also screens all of your favourite sports. 

Why we love it: Brigadiers has a real sense of intimacy, making it ideal for catching up with mates over a frankly astonishing amount of food and booze. Every weekend your crew can take on the Saturday Sports Feast, which means choosing from three plates: mixed grill saffron pilau, vegetarian thali or the chicken tikka club sandwich (that last one’s an extra fiver). If you go for the ‘free flowing’ option, you’ve got two hours to quaff as many Cobra lagers or select cocktails (there’s usually a choice of two) as you deem necessary.   

Time Out tip: You’re actively encouraged to munch on veggie samosas and chaat before the games begin, but don’t get carried away: remember to leave space for the feast and bottomless booze.

Address: 1-5 Bloomberg Arcade, The City, EC4N 8AR.

Bottomless brunch timings: Sat 12-5pm, with a two-hour bottomless brunch window. 

Expect to pay: Food £35, plus £25 for bottomless booze.

What is it? Down-home bao joint that offers massive buns at modest prices.

Why we love it: With the best will in the world, brunch options can sometimes be a little samey. Well, you can swerve that avocado toast and put the money towards your house deposit: this Peckham restaurant offers Taiwanese takes on brunch classics with the traditional bready carbs replaced by Mr Bao’s soft and springy milk-white steamed buns. Come for dandan mushroom toasted bao, spring onion pancake and lovingly crafted handmade dumplings. For one hour at brunch, your mission – should you choose to accept it – is to wash all this down with as many drinks as you see fit. Choose from mimosas, bloody maria, bloody mary, passion fruit rum punch or prosecco.

Time Out tip: Whatever you choose food-wise, at least one punchier-than-average Bloody Mary is highly recommended. 

Address: 293-295 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4UA.

Bottomless brunch timings: Sat-Sun 11am-4.30pm, with a one-hour bottomless brunch window. 

Expect to pay: £24 per person for booze. Bao: around £5 each.

What is it? A Guadalajara-inspired Saturday sesh. 

Why we love it: A neighbourhood bar in the commuter conclave that is London Bridge might seem like a tautology, but the 1970s-inspired Nine Lives offers a joyful escape from all that central London chaos. On Saturdays they get stuck into bottomless brunch with Mexican flair. There are free-flowing micheladas, margaritas, Mexican mimosas, house wine, draft beer and sodas to drink, and churritos, guacamole, ceviche, and corn ribs to eat, as well as baja fish, beef barbacoa, calabacitas and chicken tinga tacos, as well as churros for pud. 

Time Out tip: Brunch is soundtracked by a DJ, so come here if you’re in the market for a rowdy afternoon. 

Address: 8 Holyrood Street, Bermondsey, SE1 2EL.

Bottomless brunch timings: Sat 2-4pm.

Expect to pay: Food is £35 a head, and bottomless drinks are £30 per person.  

What is it? Santo Remedio is a cosy Mexican restaurant with a name that means ‘holy remedy’ – which fits perfectly when you need to get stuck into a healing brunch after a big night out.

Why we love it: Bottomless brunch can be a tad overwhelming – full immersion is kind of the point. Luckily the colourfully decorated Santo Remedio is bright and airy; the very definition of a relaxed and welcoming vibe. Their generous bottomless brunch menu is famous for a reason: the likes of rich pork belly tacos and refreshing baby potato flautas arrive with free-flowing margaritas, cava and sangria, as Mexican wines and beer. 

Time Out tip: There’s the option to add crispy totopos served with hearty, classic gauc (£8.50) and/or spicy, smoky and zesty homemade salsas (£5).

Address: 152 Tooley Street, London Bridge, SE1 2TU. 

Bottomless brunch timings: Sat-Sun 12-4pm, with a 90-minute bottomless brunch window. 

Expect to pay: £65 per person.

What is it? A sparkly, glamorous brunch spot in the heart of Soho. Live your Sex and The City dreams here.

Why we love it: This two-course bottomless brunch lets you pick whatever you fancy from a savoury menu followed by a sweet one, and throws endless fizz into the mix. (Alternatively, there’s a cheaper kombucha option if the booze isn’t for you.) Choose from the likes of fancy bacon rolls, sweetcorn fritters and super-sweet banana bread sandwiches. We're here for The Dirty Daisy: tater tots slathered with chipotle sour cream, cheese, chorizo, egg, green tomato and avocado salsa, refried black beans and pink pickled onions.

Time Out tip: Do check out all the other Daisy Green locations, from Timmy Green in Victoria to Beany Green in Little Venice and Margot Green in Clapham, as all offer the same brunch deal.

Address: 4 Noel Street, Soho, W1F 8GB.

Bottomless brunch timings: Daily 7.45am-4pm, with a 90-minute bottomless brunch window.

Expect to pay: Bottomless brunch (two dishes – one savoury and one sweet – plus endless Daisy Fizz or Rose Spritz): £49. Tea-total bottomless brunch (as above with sparkling kombucha teas instead of booze): £40.

What is it? New York-accented spot that shifts from laidback eatery to hedonistic bar as the night draws in. 

Why we love it: The Cowgirls & Cocktails Bottomless Brunch sums up The 411: it’s fun-loving, a little OTT and seriously committed to the bit. Brunch staples include a crispy, sweet chicken waffle and substantial brunch muffin (replete with sausage patty and streaky bacon), while you can also opt for the classic cheeseburger and its vegan alternative. Top it all off by assembling your own indulgent ice cream sundae. Cocktails-wise, choose from spicy mango marg and strawberry rum punch (these can be boozy or alcohol-free) or the blushin’ cowgirl spritz. There’s also sparkling wine and beer (with 0% options for each), which sounds more low-key.  

Time Out tip: There’s a live band to accompany proceedings, so you might want to bring your cowboy hat. Or your ear plugs.

Address: 411 St John Street, Angel, EC1V 4AB. 

Bottomless brunch timings: Sat 12-6pm, with a 90-minute bottomless brunch window.

Expect to pay: £50 per person.

What is it? Seriously swanky Japanese restaurant that takes its name from the darkly decadent Victorian illustrator Aubrey Beardsley.

Why we love it: The Aubrey’s bottomless brunch is ultra lavish - unsurprisingly, as the restaurant is in the basement of the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. The food is priced separately from the booze, so you’ve got the pick of the crop when it comes to a luxurious menu that runs from oysters and caviar to heady lobster tamogoyaki scrambled eggs. The cocktails and fizz are similarly luxuriant, while the drop-dead gorgeous decors – think dark-wood panelling, opulent marble and chandeliers – share billing with the exquisite food.

Time Out tip: There are easter egg allusions to some of Beardsley’s famous illustrations dotted throughout the restaurant, so keep your eyes peeled before the cocktails go to your head. 

Address: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA

Bottomless brunch timings: Sat & Sun 12-3.30pm, with a two-hour bottomless brunch window.

Expect to pay: £50 per person for bottomless cocktails, £70 for cocktails and sake, £95 for cocktails, sake and Champagne. Food priced separately. Brunch main menu: £14-34.

What is it? The slickest of hotel restaurants, adjoined to the super-sleek Standard and styled like a retro tube station.

Why we love it: The Double Standard dubs itself an ‘American diner meets British pub’, and we don’t need to tell you why that amounts to a great boozy brunch with carb-tastic grub to soak it up with. Food-wise, choose from the likes of chicken and waffles, a full english fry-up and towering burgers that seem specially designed to intimidate your hangover. Drinks-wise, it’s classic mimosas and prosecco that’ll ease your gracefully into the rest of the day. Do the Double. 

Time Out tip: There’s a sunny terrace if eating breakfast in a space that screams ‘4am afterparty’ feels wrong.

Address: 10 Argyle Street, King’s Cross, WC1H 8EG.

Bottomless brunch timings: Sat-Sun 12-4pm, with a two-hour bottomless brunch menu.

Expect to pay: £27.50 per person for booze. Food priced separately: mains £12.50-£21.50.

What is it? An Australian restaurant with a sunny vibe and stripped-back aesthetic.

Why we love it: They take brunch seriously in Oz – just look at Lantana’s menu, which includes BBQ beef brisket, avocado poke bowls and smashed avocado on sourdough. Speaking of smashed: guests can choose the Lantana Blowout, which means bottomless mimosas and prosecco. Alternatively, go for Hold the Booze, which means as much juice and coffee as you can manage. Either way, they don’t do things by halves.   

Time Out tip: As you’d expect from an Australian space, the coffee is excellent – even if you opt for the Lantana Blowout, you’ll want to order one to restore some equilibrium.

Address: 2 Oliver's Yard, 55 City Road, Shoreditch, London, EC1Y 1HQ.

Bottomless brunch timings: 9am-4pm, with a 90-minute bottomless brunch window.

Expect to pay: The Lantana Blowout: £46. Hold the Booze: £39. Food priced separately: mains £17-£22.

What is it? Few London restaurants channel big holiday energy like El Pirata: a visit to this Spanish tapas joint is like a city break in miniature.

Why we love it: There’s a real air of refinement to El Pirata. Here, bottomless brunch is more about snacking on very good tapas – patatas bravas, prawn fritters and pan-fried chicken – than eating and drinking yourself into a stupor, despite the endless sangria. And although we’re in Mayfair and the vibe is naturally upmarket, its small plates are – perhaps surprisingly – competitively priced, which only adds to the inviting atmosphere.

Time Out tip: If you do wish to add a more indulgent element to your boozy brunch – and there’s no judgement here – you can add an Aperol Spritz and/or a glass of cava for £9 and £8 respectively.

Address: 5-6 Down Street, Mayfair, W1J 7AQ. 

Bottomless brunch timings: Sat 11am-3pm.

Expect to pay: £57 per person.

What is it? A gorgeous Clerkenwell townhouse where minimalist décor is paired with maximalist, floral furniture and similarly eclectic dishes.

Why we love it: There’s a bit of everything you fancy at Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, whether you’re after lunch, dinner, a quick drink (translation: several) or a leisurely coffee. But we’re here to talk brunch – and this place delivers. The separately priced brunch menu takes in all the classics, from American-style pancakes to eggs royale, with the odd curveballs thanks to the likes of their caviar-topped latke potato cakes. There are tiers of bottomless booze options, all offering bloody marys and bellinis, with spritz and fizz as optional extras.

Time Out tip: There are also mouth-watering cocktails, including the Michelado: a hangover cure that consists of IPA infused with tomato juice, fresh lime and spice. Miraculous.

Address: 42 Northampton Road, Clerkenwell, EC1R 0HU.

Bottomless brunch timings: Sat & Sun 12-5pm, with a 90-minute bottomless brunch window. 

Expect to pay: Bottomless (bloody marys and bellinis): £27. Bottomless plus spritz: £30. Bottomless plus fizz: £33. Food priced separately: mains £14-£18.50.

What is it? A loosely southern American-themed restaurant and venue that goes big on tunes and portion sizes.

Why we love it: This is hearty, carby grub, with a brunch menu that ranges from classic cheeseburgers to sweet potato and pumpkin curry, as well as pork belly ribs and shrimp sandwiches. Mouth-watering stuff – luckily, you can add on bottomless prosecco, rum punch and mimosa to scratch that itch. All of this might put you in the mood for dancing (once that enormous portion of fried chicken and gravy has settled), so it’s just as well that there are live bands and DJs every night. If it’s one of those days where the afternoon blurs into the evening, you’re in the right place.

Time Out tip: The Brixton and Shoreditch branches also offer the same boozy deal. As Ray Charles would say: hallelujah!

Address: 111-113 Camden High Street, Camden, NW1 7JN. 

Bottomless brunch timings: Sat & Sun 10am-3pm, with a 90-minute bottomless brunch window.

Expect to pay: £35 per person for one dish from selected mains, plus as much booze as you can fit in your body.

What is it? An indoor food hall with regular comedy, sports and general good times.

Why we love it: Market Place offers brunch-goers a buzzy atmosphere and plenty of choice with street food stalls, pool tables, photo booths and a ‘dog-friendly vibe’. When it comes to said brunch, you can select a meal from any of its in-house street food-style vendors – less avo on toast, more pani puri and a pint, with everything from smashed burgers to sushi rolls on offer alongside unlimited beer, cider and prosecco. Woof!

Time Out tip: For an extra tenner, you can add Aperol Spritz and selected cocktails to the mix. Just don’t blame us if you end up feeling a little rough.

Address: 7 South Lambeth Place, Vauxhall, SW8 1SP. 

Bottomless brunch timings: Daily from 11am-4pm, with a 90-minute bottomless brunch window.

Expect to pay: £35 per person (including a £15 food token to spend with your chosen vendor).

What is it? Wildly decorated Japanese-Peruvian restaurant where the dishes pop just as much as the multicoloured furnishings. 

Why we love it: Soho’s Chotto Matte is known for its ‘Nikkei cuisine’, a blend of Japanese-Peruvian fare, which you can scoop up at their bottomless brunch. The Jungle Brunch comes complete with a DJ, live entertainment and free-flowing cocktails and prosecco. The sharing menu includes a decent assortment of dishes, including fusion triumphs such as asado de tira (beef short rib with teriyaki jus) and truffle mushroom rice with queso fresco. 

Time Out tip: There’s a separate veggie brunch menu, which swaps the lamb chops for equally delicious king oyster mushroom tostadas – so you’ll eat like a monarch either way.

Address: 11-13 Frith Street, Soho, W1D 4RB.

Bottomless brunch timings: Sat 12-4pm, with a 90-minute bottomless brunch window.

Expect to pay: £49 without booze, £79 with booze (plus £12 for the ‘premium’ Amazona cocktail).

What is it? A Japanese izakaya restaurant with a sleek aesthetic.

Why we love it: The weekend brunch offers as much hair of the dog as you can stomach (prosecco, soft cocktails, Asahi beer or wine) to ease the pain (for now). It’s not a typical take on the concept by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s tasty. This version is dubbed ‘omakase’, a Japanese style of dining where the customer places themselves in the chef’s capable hands when it comes to dish selection. The concept is slightly subverted with this carefully curated menu, from which you pick salted or chili edamame, plus one each from a choice of skewers or buns.

Time Out tip: Although the menu is limited, no-one’s ever regretted sinking their teeth into buttermilk fried chicken.

Address: 41 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9LX.

Bottomless brunch timings: Sat & Sun 12-5pm, with a 90-minute bottomless brunch window.

Expect to pay: £35 per person.