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London is bursting with fantastic places to grab a quick breakfast snack or idle away the hours reading the papers in scenic comfort. Take the kids or enjoy a sophisticated meal out. Let LondonTown.com be your guide to the perfect brunch.
The Bridge
 204 Castlenau, SW13 Head to leafy West London for a true gastro-brunch. Recently transformed from a rough and ready local dive, this stylish pub and dining room is now an ideal place to laze away an afternoon. Soak up the summer vibe in their tranquil garden area or get cosy around the fireplace on winter weekends. An abundance of plants, congenial atmosphere and superb food make it a perfect spot for everyone from funky young things to families. The Bridge boasts an extensive brunch menu. Classic breakfast treats are combined with meze style bar snacks, refreshing salads and satisfying mains. Tuck into the wonderfully sloppy Eggs Royale (smoked salmon and scrambled eggs) or feast on tangy Thai fish cakes, spicy merguez sausages or oriental duck noodle salad. The only downside of brunch at the Bridge is you may be tempted to stay all day! Address: 204 Castlenau, SW13 9DW Brunch: 12:00–15:00 Information: 020 8563 9811 Average Price: £25 - £35 pp Nearest Station: HammersmithTube  Smiths of Smithfields
67–77 Charterhouse Street, EC1M Smiths of Smithfields offers the freshest brunch in London. Experience the buzz of the Ground Floor bar in this stylish converted warehouse. Their brunch menu is brimming with best in fresh produce, much of it sourced direct from the historic Smithfields Meat Market. Indulge in the ultimate hangover cure, one of their killer Bloody Marys followed by a Fish Finger sandwich. Try their Full English Breakfast, an awesome platter complete with sausages, black pudding and bacon. Kids will love the porridge with honey or bagel with scrambled eggs. Smiths also enjoys some of the best views over the City and St Paul’s. Address: 67–77 Charterhouse Street, EC1M 6HJ
Brunch: 09:30–17:00 Information: 020 7251 7997 Average Price: £5-£10 Nearest Station: Farringdon Tube The Crown
223 Grove Road, E3 5SN If you feel like putting an organic spin on your mid-morning indulgence, head to the Crown Pub in relaxing Victoria Park. Famed for its high quality organic food and drink, this gastro pub is a true East-End treasure. Treat your body and your taste buds to fresh fruit salad with mint and vanilla yogurt. Their homemade muffins with organic ham and poached eggs are a brunch sensation. Or satisfy your meat cravings with liver and bacon with wet polenta, sage and fried egg. Recharge yourself mentally and physically with brunch at the Crown. Cuisine: Organic British Address: 223 Grove Road, E3 5SN Brunch: 10:30–12:30 Information: 020 8981 9998 Travel: Mile End Tube Christopher's Covent Garden
18 Wellington Street, WC2E American restaurants do brunch bigger and better than anywhere else. Situated right in the heart of theatreland, Christopher’s famous brunches are served at weekends in the semi-operatic splendour of their marble dining room. Their child friendly ethos is reflected in the mouth-watering menu. Tuck into delectable Danish pastries, home-made muffins and Granola with fresh fruits. Celebrities from Gwyenth Paltrow to Alastair Campbell flock to Christopher's for a mid-morning feast. More substantial sweet options include Belgian Waffles with blueberry compot and maple syrup or luxury Vanilla French Toast with berries and maple syrup. Traditionalists will love the scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and eggs benedict, while the most interesting items are the Huevos Rancheros and marinated pimentos and eggplant stuffed with tuna. Address: 18 Wellington Street, WC2E 7DD Brunch: 12:30–15:00 Information: 020 7240 4222 Average Price: £11.95 for 2 courses, £16.00 for 3 courses Nearest Station: Covent Garden Tube Giraffe
1 Blanford Street, W1 Giraffe is a great place to hang out, feast on food from all corners of the globe and listen to music from all over the world. This family friendly chain operates a no smoking policy throughout the whole restaurant and the staff practically glow with efficient cheerfulness. Kids will thrill to their stacked pancakes with bananas, blueberries and organic maple syrup. Top savoury options include the Mexican-style Huevos a La Flamenca, scrambled eggs wrapped in warm tacos with chorizo, melted cheese and spicy tomato sauce. Address: 1 Blanford Street, W1 Brunch: 09:00–16:00 Information: 020 7935 2333 Average Price: £10-£20 Nearest Station: Baker Street Tube |
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