Ideas For A Cheap Brunch In London

Since opening their very first outpost in 2005, The Breakfast Club has gained quite a reputation for itself across London and beyond. With venues in Hackney Wick, Soho, London Bridge and many more, each unique spot is known for cosy cafe interiors and a mouthwatering menu of brunch fare. Think full English or American spreads, stacks of pancakes with berries and cream, inventive twists on eggs Benedict and delicious smoothies.

With venues in Haggerston and Bethnal Green, there's nowhere better to spend those hard-earned brunching bucks than at Arepa & Co. Serving up a great array of Venezuelan cuisine, their menus offer more than your money's worth, with tasty eats and great drinks.

If you've seen Megan's appear on Made In Chelsea, then you know what the fuss is about. If not, allow us to introduce you to your new favourite and affordable brunch spot across the likes of Clapham, Chiswick and Islington. Enjoy a Turkish brunch feast for £14.90, or spend £13.50 on a sweeter breakfast of caramelised banana and honey French toast.

If you're looking for a cheap brunch in South London, head over to SW16 Bar & Kitchen at the weekend for plates of avocado toast and cream-cheese scrambled eggs that won't break the bank. Dishes here come in at as little as £8 for a main, so you'll have plenty left over to put towards your brunch cocktails.

Ain't nothing like a Ballie Ballerson bottomless brunch in Shoreditch, so grab tickets to their vibrant feast starting from £25 per person. Sip on unlimited pornstar martinis or spicy margaritas with your bestie, and chow down on unlimited Neapolitan pizza for two hours while iconic anthems play in the background. 

Balham's multi-use and fun space Exhibit turns its hand to brunch over the weekend. Going all out on bottomless brunch, you can opt for any dish, like eggs royale or benedict, alongside free-flowing bottled beer and selected cocktails for £35 per person. This may just be your new favourite Saturday spot.

Big Chill Kings Cross is a top pick if you're on the hunt for brunch dishes around a tenner each. Get cosy on the rooftop terrace and tuck into smashed avocado, chicken waffles smothered in maple syrup and a breakfast burrito wrap, without burning a hole in your pocket. 

Featuring meals with entertainment, Carib and Co Brunch Community Interest Company tickets range from free to £3 to support small businesses, young entrepreneurs and those in need during the cost of living crisis. Expect tasty food, Black-owned businesses and more across these amazing events.

For only £35, Flight Club in Shoreditch, Islington and Bloomsbury (to name a few) are packing a whole lot into their cheap London bottomless brunch. Join the venues for endless pizza, a bottle of bubbly per person and half an hour with the darts board.

Over at Bermondsey's The Last Talisman, you can bag a decent brunch spread for a bargain price on the weekend, or opt for a bottomless affair. From £8 miso-flavoured avocado on toast to East Asian shakshuka for as little as £9.50, this one has us drooling at the thought. 

Bringing beautiful interiors and an Asian-inspired menu to Chelsea and Fulham, Ollie's House is a top choice for brunch thant won't break the bank. While surrounded by greenery and pretty hanging lights, sink your teeth into plates of smashed avocado with green chilli sauce, spiced pork eggs Benedict, French toast bao buns and more, with every dish coming in at less than £15.

Make your way over to Brixton's Mamma Dough for an affordable feast. Not only will you get to choose a pizza from a mouthwatering selection (including one topped with salmon and gorgonzola), but also sip 90 minutes of bottomless bubbles, all for £30.

Way up high in Canary Wharf, surrounded by floral decor and overlooking the city, you can enjoy a weekend brunch at a price that won't make your eyes water (but the views might). Think benedict muffins and cheeseburgers, beetroot hummus and sweet treats like brownie ice cream plus churros.

Head over to Twickenham for this cheap London brunch. Not only is The Stables Cafe at Orleans House offering you some truly lovely surroundings, but the kitchen is cooking up a number of seasonal, and wallet-friendly breakfast baps, sourdough toasties and tasty bowls.

Head to Balham where you can grab yourself one slap-up brunch without breaking the bank. From smashed avocado with pickled cabbage and vegan feta, to brioche toast topped by vanilla mascarpone and fresh raspberries, they've got your weekend eats all sorted.

All Bar One knows a thing or two when it comes to affordable London brunches. Choose one of its fabulous locations, such as Moorgate and Liverpool Street, to dig into two breakfast dishes for £17 every day. Think eggs Benny, sweet Belgian waffles and much more.

Renowned for hosting some of the best boozy brunches in London, Supa Dupa Fly are helping you to dance your way into the weekend without a hefty bill. Head over to one of their parties and you'll find bottomless drinks, brunch dishes and a party vibe for a decent price.

Found on the edge of Finsbury Park, The Naturalist is a cheap brunch destination with impressive views over the West Reservoir. The pub has all you need for your morning fix, including crab royale, candied beetroot hummus and haddock fish fingers to be enjoyed indoors or on the terrace.

Looking for a cosy spot to enjoy your mid-morning meal in? Then check out The Wheatsheaf, a traditional boozer found just opposite Tooting Bec station. Sink into one of their plush leather booths to enjoy the likes of creamed spinach baked eggs, smashed avocado on toast or a full English, with plenty of plates for under a tenner. Making it a boozy brunch? Then add on bottomless prosecco, Aperol spritz or bloody Marys for just £24 extra.

Arguably one of London's most beautiful venues, Bourne & Hollingsworth is decked out with green botanicals, a long sweeping marble bar and a roaring fire for the winter months. The menu here is split into sweet and savoury dishes, with a bottomless package starting from £27 per person for free-flowing bloody marys and bellinis paired with your choice of eggs royale or stacked American pancakes.

Located in the bustling theatre district, Caravan is the perfect stop for brunch before a busy day of sightseeing and shopping. Inside a beautiful Grade II-listed building, you'll find simple white interiors filled with plants and lots of natural light, as well as freshly roasted coffee made in North London. Tuck into Korean fried chicken on kimchi pancakes, smashed avocado on sourdough or jalapeno corn bread with fried eggs, with an espresso caramel tiramisu for dessert.

Prince of Peckham is serving up some pretty inventive brunch dishes on Saturdays, from 12pm 'til 4pm. Think buttermilk fried chicken waffles drizzled in maple syrup for £14.50 or a veggie-friendly halloumi version for a pound less. Whatever your preference, these dishes aren't for those who play it safe.

Smith's Bar & Grill is a pretty restaurant decked out in greenery, ornate wooden lampshades and leather booth seating, situated in Paddington. Their breakfast dishes all come in at £13 or less, including crab pancakes, eggs Florentine, croque madame and so much more. Fancy something a little boozier? They also offer bottomless brunches on Saturdays, complete with 90 minutes of free-flowing sparkling wine, mimosas or bellinis for £50 per person.

Found just off of the iconic Portobello Road in Notting Hill, The Little Yellow Door is a vibrant eatery filled with colourful velvet seating, quirky artwork on the walls and Instagrammable neon signs. Their brunch dishes all cost £13.50 or less, including caramelised banana pancakes, halloumi breakfast buns, smoked chicken burgers and so much more, with a selection of complementary cocktails for under a tenner too.