The weekend comes but once a week, so it needs to be appropriately honoured, right. If you're in the Clapham area you could go for a walk on the Common, or saunter around the delightful retail outlets and restaurants on Northcote Road. Or there's always another option - yes, we're talking about brunch. The holiest of all weekend meals, from the eggs benedict to the waffles and beyond, there's no end of great places to get a bottomless brunch in Clapham, so we've rounded up our personal favourites spots, whether you fancy somewhere pretty, affordable, or maybe even both.
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Last updated on 25th September 2024
If you want colour, creativity, cocktails and a cracking brunch experience combined, look no further than Blame Gloria. A wild and wonderful party spot (with some epic interiors to match), perfect for the bottomless bruncher in you, you'll belt out hits, sing along to classics, dance with drag queens and dine alongside free-flowing drinks.
Why head to a boring bog-standard brunch, when you can check out Tonight Josephine's awesome range of brekkie-fuelled events? Step inside its pinker than pink Clapham venue, where you'll be able to dig into tasty food and quaff free-flowing bevvies, all while watching themed entertainment, from singalongs and drag to karaoke queens.
Looking for some pub grub for brunch that steers a little more to the left? The Plough just shy of Clapham Junction station are cooking up Anglo-American comfort dishes, such as their waffles with fried chicken for just £12 or maple bacon crumpets. Pair your meal with a cheeky pint or a refreshing cocktail.
One of the best restaurants for brunch in Clapham, Little Orange Door is fronting quirky interiors, towering stacks of pancakes and free-flowing booze all weekend long. Perched on the edge of the common, it's the perfect place to kick off your weekend antics.
Megan's Old Town is the Clapham brunch restaurant (along with its sister site, The Terrace by Megan's) where amazing meals like Turkish platters, vegan breakfasts and stacked pancakes await. Plus, you can add on bottomless bubbles for £25 each and the flower-filled interiors are all kinds of stunning.
Prepare yourself for a pretty delicious at this great brunch restaurant in Clapham (with rooftop views overlooking Old Town and the Common). Not only can you perch in summer on the rooftop, and cosy up inside come winter, No 32 is a local staple come the weekend, busy with South London folk looking for an all-day brunch menu (with the likes of ricotta pancakes and a vegan house breakfast), with cocktails to wash it all down with.
There are more brunches in Clapham than you can shake a stick at, and it can be trick to pick from the eggy crowd. But one that comes a notch above the rest? Old Bank's. Found on Northcote Road (which often shuts down at the weekend for pedestrianised fun), this gorgeous eatery cum pub serves up all the usual classics, including a full English, eggs royale (for just £9) and porridge. Breakfast cocktails? Ask for a mimosa or a bellini.
Perfect for those that fancy a rooftop brunch in Clapham thanks to their deck overlooking the main high street, The Saxon is a beacon for drinkers and diners south of the river. From signature dishes that promise eggs royale or shakshuka from just £12.50, to a cocktails and bubbles menu that go pretty damn great alongside, it's a win. And if you don't bag a rooftop table? There's streetside and indoors too.
Located just minutes from Clapham Common (with a garden at the front which is loved by locals come the summer), this charming pub is bringing you everything from live sports screenings to mouthwatering Sunday roasts and brunch every single day of the week. Wash it all down with real ales and cocktails.
Boasting bacon pancake stacks, veggie breakfasts and avocado toast (as well as a list of must-try breakfast cocktails), Hannah has one of the best bottomless brunches in Clapham, made even better by their outdoor tables come the summer. Enjoy tucking into a scrumptious main (such as their vegan breakfast for just £12), while you lap up bustling Clapham culture.
Just a short walk from Clapham Junction station, Botanica Hall and sister site Canova Hall are making us blush with their seriously stylish interiors and top-notch bottomless brunches. Get stuck into truffle tagliatelle, chilli hash browns or pizza, paired with free-flowing cocktails.
The Cocktail Club on Clapham High Street is a firm choice if you're after a fun (and most likely themed) bottomless brunch. Not only are they offering punters free-flowing pornstar martinis or brambles at the No Scrubs event, but there will also be tasty brekky plates along with tunes from TLC and Beyonce, with tickets starting from as little as £30 a ticket. Head to their page to find out more.
The Clapham Grand is home to some of the quirkiest bottomless brunches in the area, complete with films shown on their massive screen. Their High School Musical brunch parties involve an hour of unlimited drinks each, with hotdogs, nachos and popcorn available to purchase as well. Expect sing-alongs, dance competitions, prizes for the best costume and a brilliant afterparty to follow the movie, with tickets coming in at just £25 per person.
Lost Society is here for you after a big night out with their bottomless brunch antics every weekend. The cool pub is putting on a brunch club with massive plates such as burgers and craft bread toasts, alongside healthy smoothies. You may just have to work your way to Battersea (it's basically Clapham okay).
The Cocktail Club Clapham is throwing open its doors for an RnB throwback brunch, promising amazing food, 90 minutes of bottomless cocktails and all your favourite tunes across a huge party. Ideal for birthdays and kicking off group nights out, it's sure to be a good time.
It's not just the fact that Minnow overlooks the Common that makes it so popular, or the blossoming flowers overhanging the front door, it's the elegant and simple brunch that has South London wrapped up in its embrace.
Work your way over to Clapham Common south side and you'll find one of the most popular brunch spots in the area. Coming at you with cosy interiors and some hearty plates of food - we're looking at you brunch burrito - there's even space out back when the sun starts shining.
