Guide to brunch in Greenwich

Guide to brunch in Greenwich

A riverside brunch sounds like a fab way to start the weekend and there are plenty of places to visit in Greenwich if you’d like to do exactly that. From big parties with bottomless drinks to cosy local cafés who’ll cook eggs for you at any time of day, Greenwich has a great variety of brunch places to discover. This distinctive part of London is also perfect for scenic walk after your meal. Start planning your weekend now with our guide to brunch in Greenwich.

In this guide
  1. The best brunch in Greenwich
    1. Trafalgar Café – Classic brunch and breakfast recipes
    2. Grind – Chic spot for bottomless brunch
    3. Coffee & Beyond – Understated brunch destination
    4. Royal Teas – Elegant local café
    5. Cabana – Bottomless tropical brunch
    6. Black Eye Coffee – Enjoy an al fresco brunch
    7. River Gardens Café – Riverside eating
    8. Avocado & Coffee – Organic ingredients
    9. The Lost Hour – Affordable boozy brunch
    10. The Green Café – Classic homey café
    11. North Pole Bar & Grill – Lively multi-purpose venue
    12. Bill's – Ideal for groups
    13. The Oystercatcher – Thameside pub
    14. Heap's Sausage Café – Perfect for meaty brunches

The best brunch in Greenwich

Greenwich brunch places

Trafalgar Café

Classic brunch and breakfast recipes

At Trafalgar Café you'll get a classic café experience. The setting is humble and relaxed with homey wooden furniture. A variety of fried breakfasts are on offer, including vegetarian and vegan options. Other dishes include bubble and squeak with fried eggs and bacon, burgers, porridge, and avocado on toast.

Grind

Chic spot for bottomless brunch

Bustling venue Greenwich Grind is well-known for coffee and juices but it’s a cocktail bar as well. Breakfast and brunch dishes feature on the menu at this chic and contemporary spot, and at weekends you have the option to add on bottomless booze. Expect dishes like French toast and smashed avocado.

Coffee & Beyond

Understated brunch destination

With whitewashed walls and green plants, Coffee & Beyond is an understated local venue for breakfast, brunch, and coffee. The specially-selected signature espresso blend here is made from medium-roasted beans and is a great match for the food on offer. Expect the likes of shakshuka, pancakes, and banana bread toast.

Royal Teas

Elegant local café

You can have brunch at charming local café Royal Teas. This is a classic tea room with indoor and outdoor tables and a cosy atmosphere. Plenty of breakfast and brunch dishes are available like a veggie fry-up, sausage and egg ciabatta sandwich, or a burrito stuffed with scrambled eggs.

Cabana

Bottomless tropical brunch

Cabana takes inspiration from 1950s Rio and celebrates vibrant Brazilian grilling. The venue is colourful and spacious, and welcomes larger groups. The weekend bottomless brunch features unlimited alcohol, a selection of starters to share, and your choice of main like breakfast tacos, churros French toast, or fried chicken and cornbread.

Black Eye Coffee

Enjoy an al fresco brunch

At Black Eye Coffee you can enjoy brunch indoors or out in the garden. It's a dog-friendly café that's been open since 2004. Tempting brunch options include filled bagels, mushrooms on toast, and omelettes. You can also choose all your favourite bits to create the fry-up of your dreams.

River Gardens Café – Brunch in Greenwich
River Gardens Café
River Gardens Café – Brunch in Greenwich
River Gardens Café
River Gardens Café – Brunch in Greenwich
River Gardens Café
River Gardens Café – Brunch in Greenwich
River Gardens Café
River Gardens Café – Brunch in Greenwich
River Gardens Café
River Gardens Café – Brunch in Greenwich
River Gardens Café
River Gardens Café – Brunch in Greenwich
River Gardens Café
River Gardens Café – Brunch in Greenwich
River Gardens Café

River Gardens Café

Riverside eating

For brunch with a Thameside view, check out River Gardens Café. This is a modern eatery that’s family- and dog-friendly, and has won awards for its atmosphere and cooking. The decor is contemporary and there are large windows. Brunch options are served every day and include smashed avocado, sandwiches, and burgers.

Avocado & Coffee

Organic ingredients

The focus is on organic ingredients at Avocado & Coffee. This is a spacious eatery with a modern rustic style. Hot drinks, including plant-based lattes, and juices are on offer, as well as an extensive food menu. Go for a cheese toastie, omelettes, pancakes, or scrambled eggs, plus burgers and baked potatoes.

The Lost Hour

Affordable boozy brunch

The Lost Hour has a vibrant blue exterior and is a popular destination for drinks and live sport. The exterior is modern but inside there's a familiar pub feel. Weekends mean bottomless brunch - this place does an affordable version with free-flowing alcohol and food including quesadillas, waffles, burgers, and fried breakfasts.

The Green Café

Classic homey café

For a classic café experience, try The Green Café. This comfortable spot welcomes dogs too. Breakfast and brunch dishes are available all day to eat in or take away. Expect options like ciabatta sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, cooked breakfasts, eggs, and waffles, plus baked potatoes and sandwiches for later in the day.

North Pole Bar & Grill – Brunch in Greenwich
North Pole Bar & Grill
North Pole Bar & Grill – Brunch in Greenwich
North Pole Bar & Grill
North Pole Bar & Grill – Brunch in Greenwich
North Pole Bar & Grill
North Pole Bar & Grill – Brunch in Greenwich
North Pole Bar & Grill
North Pole Bar & Grill – Brunch in Greenwich
North Pole Bar & Grill
North Pole Bar & Grill – Brunch in Greenwich
North Pole Bar & Grill
North Pole Bar & Grill – Brunch in Greenwich
North Pole Bar & Grill
North Pole Bar & Grill – Brunch in Greenwich
North Pole Bar & Grill
North Pole Bar & Grill – Brunch in Greenwich
North Pole Bar & Grill
North Pole Bar & Grill – Brunch in Greenwich
North Pole Bar & Grill

North Pole Bar & Grill

Lively multi-purpose venue

Combining a restaurant, cocktail bar, and shisha garden, North Pole Bar & Grill offers something for everyone. The spaces have an elegant look and the menus feature Turkish and international flavours. Every week there's a bottomless brunch with two or three courses, unlimited drinks, and a serious party with DJs playing.

Bill's

Ideal for groups

Contemporary restaurant Bill’s is a crowd-pleaser for any meal, and brunch fans will be satisfied with the bottomless brunch option here. Choose any menu item paired with bottomless prosecco for a great start to the weekend. The large menu has global influences, all to be enjoyed in the colourful and eclectic dining space.

The Oystercatcher

Thameside pub

Modern pub The Oystercatcher benefits from a prime riverside location that offers fantastic views. This contemporary venue has a bright interior and spacious outdoor terrace. Brunch is served every day and there’s a bottomless brunch on Saturdays with two or three courses like waffles, eggs royale, and brunch burgers.

Heap's Sausage Café

Perfect for meaty brunches

Sausages are a classic breakfast food so get a gourmet version at Heap’s Sausage Café. It’s a bustling deli that also has a takeaway counter for freshly-cooked food. The concise menu includes a number of brunch-friendly baps, including a veggie option, and a fried breakfast for when you want the full works.

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