Tucked away on Farnham’s charming West Street, Megan’s is the kind of place you stumble upon once and then spend the rest of your life recommending to everyone you know. Fairy lights twinkle overhead, cosy corners beckon, and there’s a constant hum of cheerful chatter. Whether you’re here for a lazy brunch, a midweek shakshouka fix, or a bottle of something cold on a Friday night, it’s got that effortless magic that turns any outing into an occasion.
Megan’s began life as a little antiques shop on the King’s Road back in 2002. Over the years, it’s transformed into the much-loved neighbourhood hangout it is today, bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to London and beyond. The menu, crafted by Turkish Executive Chef Sercan, is all about fresh, vibrant flavours – from indulgent Turkish cheese fondue to iskender-style kebabs served in a rich tomato sauce that’s been bubbling away for eight hours. It’s comfort food, but with a little holiday sunshine thrown in.
Brunch is practically a religion here, with their signature shakshouka leading the way (and yes, they claim to have introduced it to the UK restaurant scene in 2014 – bold, but we’ll let them have it). If you’re in the mood to share, there’s the kind of mezze that’s designed for long, lazy grazing – crispy halloumi fries drizzled with hot honey, pillowy flatbreads with za’atar hummus, calamari with a hit of piri piri.
But Megan’s isn’t just about food – it’s about celebrations. The kind that start with a round of espresso martinis, continue with a towering party board raised above the table (because, drama), and finish with a brownie smothered in sweet tahini. Whether it’s a birthday bash, a big family get-together, or just an excuse to pop open a bottle of Whispering Angel on a Tuesday, they’ve got it covered.
Warm, welcoming, and just a little bit magical, Megan’s on West Street is the kind of place you’ll keep coming back to – and if you don’t, well, someone else will happily take your table.