Weekend brunch is a time for celebrating - another work week is consigned to the annals of time, and lie-ins, Prosecco and the Sunday hangover await. Surely there’s no better time for celebrating than Christmas, so it makes sense that the keenest of the capital’s brunchers don’t want to break their weekend tradition during the festive season.
If you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy a festive brunch, our guide to the best Christmas brunch in London offers plenty of festive inspiration. Some of the restaurants featured have gone the extra mile and are hosting dedicated Christmas brunch menus and events (we’re talking cringe worthy jumpers galore), while others are simply as sparkly as a cracker on the table just waiting to be pulled. You’ll even find a bottomless Christmas brunch or two, that are guaranteed to have you feeling merry by the end of your allotted 90 minutes. And because some of the best festive menus are still under wraps, we’ve also rounded up the brunches we loved last Christmas that are worth keeping an eye on this year.
By the way - if you’re in charge of planning the office Christmas do this year or the annual festive reunion of your friend group, planning a recovery brunch for the day after your party is also a good idea. The likes of eggs any style and superfood smoothies are sure to cure any sore heads and dodgy stomachs.
So, whether you’re sorting Christmas brunch for you and your mates, the whole office or as a festive-themed date idea, there are plenty of options to choose from, spanning a range of styles and budgets. Just remember to be on your best behaviour - we’d hate for you to end up on the naughty list.
The best Christmas brunch in London
From sky-high festive feasts to dedicated Christmas brunch menus, these top picks transform the much-loved, mid-morning tradition into a feast full of magic and nostalgia.
Duck & Waffle, City of London
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What: Duck & Waffle's seasonal makeovers are always among the most impressive in the capital, and its festive brunch is a fitting way to celebrate 40 floors up. Served exclusively on Christmas Eve and New Year's Day from 9am to 4pm (bookings are now open), the set menu costs £65 per person, including a welcome Mimosa, or £35 for children under 10. Kick off with dishes for the table - a grand pig in a blanket with honey mustard glaze, cheesy polenta croquetas with black truffle mayo, and caviar and sourdough blinis - before picking your main. The signature 'Duck & Waffle' is on the list, alongside a festive burger topped with spiced cranberry, hash brown and sprout slaw, a seafood platter and chicken and waffle. Save room for an orange and apple mince pie tart with Calvados ice cream, Biscoff cheesecake or a passionfruit and mango choux bun.
Where: 110 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AY
Planning a festive brunch party? Discover Duck & Waffle's private spaces
Book now: Duck & Waffle
Sunday in Brooklyn, Marylebone and Notting Hill
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What: Throughout the festive season, Sunday in Brooklyn transforms into its Christmas counterpart - Snowday in Brooklyn - when both sites in Notting Hill and Marylebone become a winter wonderland of glittering silver baubles, fur throws and twinkling lights. It's a beautiful backdrop for a festive get-together, and the team has a dedicated Christmas brunch events menu for groups. Pick two starters for the table, from ricotta and jam brioche to avocado toast, before a choice of herb-crusted smoked chicken or slow-cooked pressed lamb (or a vegan mushroom Wellington), served with crispy roast potatoes, stuffing and gravy. Finish with apple crumble and clotted cream - or pay a little extra for its legendary hazelnut praline pancakes with brown butter sugar. Price to be announced.
Where: 98 Westbourne Grove, W2 5RU; 10-12 James Street, W1U 1EE
Book now: Sunday in Brooklyn Notting Hill and Sunday in Brooklyn Marylebone
The most festive brunch spots in London
Not every great Christmas brunch needs a special menu. These spots stick to their much-loved brunch classics, but pile on the twinkling lights, towering trees and seasonal cheer - making them just the ticket for a festive catch-up.
Nessa, Soho
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What: Nessa on Brewer Street goes all in on Christmas, with festive feasting menus for lunch and dinner and the buzz of Soho right outside the door. Brunch sticks to the regular à la carte menu on Saturdays and Sundays - available for large groups too - which is no bad thing when it's always a fun, cosy and seasonal affair. Highlights include campfire beans on toast, four grain porridge with hibiscus plums, and the crispiest hash browns you ever did eat. We love them all year round, but a chill in the air makes those hash browns taste even better...
Where: 86 Brewer Street, W1F 9UB
Planning a festive brunch party? Discover Nessa's private spaces
Book now: Nessa
The Wolseley Piccadilly, St James's
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What: The Wolseley Piccadilly is a magical place all year round with its Venetian-inspired interiors, grand marble pillars and gold details. This iconic restaurant gets the full festive treatment as soon as December hits with decorations galore, but the star of the show is the humongous, twinkling Christmas tree that looms over the dining room. Technically, they only serve breakfast here, although it's served until 11:30am so we'll let it slide. Get stuck into fresh Viennoiserie, crispy bacon rolls, or something from the 'speciality' list. We like the sound of bubble and squeak with wild mushrooms and a fried duck egg.
Where: 160 Piccadilly, W1J 9EB
Planning a festive brunch party? Discover The Wolseley Piccadilly's private spaces
Book now: The Wolseley Piccadilly
Dishoom, Various Locations
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What: London’s foremost Indian chain has a smattering of sites across the capital, but the King's Cross location has the cosiest feel. The breakfast/brunch menu here is full of the kind of ‘dirty good’ dishes that you find yourself craving after one too many drinks the night before, including the now legendary bacon-stuffed naan finished off with cream cheese and chilli tomato jam, and a rather festive chai egg nog.
Where: Various locations
Planning a festive brunch party? Discover Dishooms spaces for hire King's Cross, Canary Wharf, Covent Garden, Shoreditch
Book now: Dishoom King's Cross, Canary Wharf, Covent Garden, Shoreditch
The best Christmas bottomless brunch in London
Christmas is the season to party with your pals, and what better way than to enjoy a copious amount of food and drink with loved ones? Most festive bottomless brunches offer free-flowing fizz or cocktails for at least an hour, along with some tasty food into the bargain.
Royal Lancaster London, Bayswater
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What: If you want to go all out on the big day itself, Royal Lancaster London's Christmas Day bottomless brunch at the Park Restaurant is a seriously special way to celebrate, with views over the wintery Italian Gardens in Hyde Park. Things kick off with a glass of Champagne on arrival, followed by a festive spread of sushi, cold-cured meats and seasonal salads. Mains bring roasted bronze turkey with pork stuffing and dry-aged English sirloin with red wine sauce, before a selection of festive desserts including cranberry choux buns and raspberry chocolate rocher. Free-flowing Champagne and wine are included throughout. There are two sittings, at 1pm and 2.30pm, and it costs £325 per adult and £125 for children under 12.
Where: Lancaster Terrace, W2 2TY
Book now: Park Restaurant at Royal Lancaster London
No 32 The Old Town, Clapham
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What: Never one to shy away from a seasonal party, No 32 in Clapham Old Town is a hugely popular bottomless brunch spot, complete with a cosy rooftop terrace. Bottomless brunch runs every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm, with 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks, a hummus starter to share and your choice of brunch dish. Packages start at £39 per person for Prosecco, Pravha and Mimosas, rising all the way to £79 for bottomless Veuve Clicquot Champagne. Dishes aren't specifically festive per se, but with Christmas in full swing in Clapham, it will certainly feel like a seasonal affair.
Where: 32 The Pavement, SW4 0JE
Planning a festive brunch party? Discover No 32 Old Town's private spaces
Book now: No 32 The Old Town
The Little Blue Door, Fulham
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What: The Little Door Group are known for their famous house parties and at Christmas, they go all out with festive decorations, lighting, entertainment and menus. Not only are these guys famous for their decor – think homey London flat share – but their Saturday brunches top many a foodie list. Expect piles of pancakes, classic poached eggs and avocado, and fabulous brunch cocktails. Want to go bottomless? Order any brunch dish and add 1.5 hours of bottomless drinks for £23.50 per person. Celebrating with a crowd? Groups of 10 or more can book the family-style group brunch, with the Flatmates' most popular dishes and bottomless drinks for £38.50 per person.
Where: 871 Fulham Road, SW6 5HP
Planning a festive brunch party? Discover The Little Blue Door's private spaces
Book now: The Little Blue Door
Christmas brunches we loved in 2025
These festive brunches were among our favourites last Christmas, and while their 2026 plans are yet to be announced, we've got a feeling they'll be back. Here's what was on offer last year - watch this space for this year's menus.
Friends Of Ours At Serpentine, Hyde Park
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What: Set within the iconic Magazine Building in Hyde Park, Friends of Ours is a charming cafe known for its excellent brunch dishes and lush park views. Last Christmas, the team served up a special festive brunch experience every Saturday in December, with live music from the Prestige Jazz Trio performing all the Christmas classics. Guests kicked off with a welcome cocktail, coffee or sparkling drink, followed by a festive main, from porchetta with duck egg, gruyère and Dusty Knuckle sourdough, to miso and tonka bean French toast with poached quince, cherry butter and dark chocolate custard - all for £35 per person. Keep an eye out for its 2026 festive brunch.
Where: The Magazine, Serpentine North Gallery, W2 2AR
Book now: Friends of Ours at Serpentine
Megan’s, Various locations
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What: When you think brunch in London, you think Megan’s, and with good reason - this mega multi-site group remains as popular as ever with the breakfast and brunch crowd. Last Christmas, its sites served up special festive brunch items, including a Boxing Day brunch plate loaded with pigs in blankets, stuffing, bacon, oyster mushrooms and more. Look out for this year's festive specials at your local Megan's - and if you've got some room, we recommend the loaded hash browns with date BBQ sauce.
Where: Various locations
Planning a festive brunch party? Discover private spaces at Megan's Islington, Megan's Kensington and Megan's Balham
Book now: Megan's at the Sorting Office, Megan's on the High Street - Kensington, Megan's by the Green - Parsons Green and more
If you’re the kind of person who thinks brunch without booze is just a sad, late breakfast, check out our pick of London’s best bottomless brunches.