Guide to outdoor brunch in London

It's all about outdoor dining at Dalloway Terrace in Bloomsbury. Take a seat at this picturesque al fresco eatery that's laden with flowers and has a classical English vibe. Food is served all day, including brunch at weekends. Diners can savour a two or three course meal featuring global brunching favourites. 

Have brunch aboard an elegant barge in Richmond at Peggy Jean. This historic boat comes with a beach club vibe and is decked out in pastel tones. This place channels Aussie café culture with an extensive choice of sweet and savoury brunch dishes packed with Antipodean flavours. Lunch and dinner are also served here.

Stylish restaurant The Happenstance offers great views of St Paul's Cathedral and has an outdoor dining space laden with botanicals and filled with colourful deck chairs. Brunch dishes are served until 4 pm at weekends, with diverse choices like breakfast burgers, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, and shakshuka. Complete your meal with a brunch cocktail.

Mayfair's NAC is an upmarket bistro with a modern colourful interior and bustling terrace. This cute spot does brunch every weekend with a menu of sweet options, egg dishes, and plates more on the lunch end of the scale like pasta and schnitzel. Wine, cocktails, and mocktails are served, plus juices and iced lattes.

The Ivy Soho Brasserie is a vibrant destination packed with eye-catching art, as well as a terrace for Parisian-style al fresco dining. Food is available all day but at weekends and on bank holidays you can visit for a seasonal brunch. Brunchy specials like waffles are served alongside highlights from the all-day menu and brunch cocktails.

Balham's The Exhibit has been a buzzing drinking and dining spot for over two decades. Head to this colourful venue when the weekend comes around for brunch with DJs, limitless drinks, and a choice of dishes from a fry-up to mushrooms on toast. Sit in the contemporary interior or get outside into the garden.

Head to the Marble Arch branch of Feya where you can enjoy brunch in the buzzy and vibrant interior with murals and distinctive decor or out on the pavement terrace. Global food is served all day here including a menu of breakfast and brunch classics. Expect the likes of pancakes, waffles, and cooked breakfasts, plus hot drinks and mocktails.

Renowned coffee roasters Caravan run top modern spots for all-day dining around the city, with outdoor tables available if you fancy an al fresco meal. There's an extensive weekend brunch menu that includes ample plant-based and gluten-free options from cereals and fruit to hearty fry-ups. Complete the experience with coffee and a cocktail.

Take in impressive views of St Paul's Cathedral whilst you enjoy brunch al fresco at Madison, a rooftop cocktail bar and restaurant in central London. The place has a glam feel and is inspired by the New York restaurant scene. Weekends mean an NY-style brunch with choices like eggs Benedict and fried chicken and pancakes.

The Brother Marcus site in Spitalfields is a place for an al fresco brunch with a Mediterranean touch. Decked out in light wood and leafy foliage with a covered outdoor terrace, it's a bright and airy place to begin your day. Brunch is served every day with a concise selection of flavour-packed options like chocolate pancakes.

Crust Bros in Waterloo is a modern pizzeria with a terrace. Award-winning pizza is served here but the bottomless pizza brunch at weekends really gets diners excited. You get unlimited food as well as bottomless booze with four types of pizza to choose from and gluten-free pizza available.

For a waterside brunch in Canary Wharf, try No 35 Mackenzie Walk. This modern neighbourhood spot has a terrace right next to the water and offers great views both inside and out. This place serves seasonal homemade food all day and works to reduce waste. Brunch dishes are served every day but it's extra special at weekends when bottomless brunch is available.

At buzzy Clapham bar The Little Orange Door, you feel like you've just stepped into a house party. The place is packed with comfy, homey decor and an unpretentious attitude. There's a sunny conservatory and summer terrace too. Bottomless brunch is available every weekend with limitless drinks and a concise range of vibrant global recipes.

Exclusive eatery Chiltern Firehouse is an upmarket all-day dining destination that often attracts A-listers. It's a sleek and smart spot with on-site guest bedrooms and a glamorous garden. Breakfast is available every day with brunch served at weekends. Expect caviar, a variety of egg dishes, and the restaurant's popular light and crispy pizzas.

Head to St Katharine Docks to have a waterside brunch at White Mulberries. This place is full of rustic style and is based in an idyllic location. Breakfast and brunch recipes are available every day with options like breakfast bowls or toast with a wide range of toppings. Finish it off with hot drinks, juices and smoothies, or a cocktail.

Moored on the canal in Paddington, Darcie & May Green are a colourful pair of restored barges decorated with paintings from renowned artist Peter Blake. There's an open roof terrace for al fresco dining with food served all day. Bringing Australian café culture to London, there are a wide range of sweet and savoury brunch options to choose from.

Head to lavish Granary Square Brasserie for a canalside brunch in King's Cross. The restaurant is comfortable and welcoming, with a rich interior and terrace thoughtfully filled with cushions and blankets. The weekend brunch menu includes brunch specials and classic dishes like steak and hamburgers. Complete your meal with a breakfast cocktail.

Combine brunch with games at the Shuffle Club, which has indoor and outdoor spaces. Shuffleboard is the big attraction, with bottomless brunch running on Saturday and Sunday each week. Choose a ticket for the outdoor lane for an al fresco brunch or book to sit outside for brunch without playing shuffleboard. You'll get unlimited pizza and drinks.

Rooftop bar Aviary offers fabulous city views whilst you enjoy cocktails and seasonal British cuisine. There's a buzzy vibe here and specially-designed interiors for stylish surroundings. Weekends mean bottomless brunch with entertainment, unlimited classic brunch dishes including bagels, charcuterie, and pastries, plus free-flowing drinks including beer, fine wines, and cocktails.

The Camden branch of Ma Petite Jamaica features a vibrant interior as well as an expansive outdoor terrace and a sister reggae bar next door. The Caribbean diner serves bottomless brunch at weekends with rum punch, classic Caribbean dishes, and DJs spinning dancehall tunes.

Award-winning Hans' Bar & Grill is a laid-back space for all-day dining in Chelsea. There's a smart interior as well as ample room for eating al fresco and a private dining room. Breakfast and brunch dishes are available ranging from light pastries to filling cooked breakfasts. A full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are also available.

Get over to No 197 Chiswick Fire Station for brunch in West London. This contemporary all-day venue has striking decor and a secluded garden with trailing vines. Breakfast and brunch is available all day here with tempting options like build-your-own breakfast sandwiches, fry-ups, fruit salad, and sweetcorn and courgette hash.

Sleek and ultra-modern Japanese restaurant Aqua Kyoto is well-known for its brunch offering. This luxury venue features striking design and has a heated and partially-covered outdoor terrace for meals outside. The weekend brunch involves a four-course Japanese menu and the option to add limitless drinks, plus DJs and live entertainment.

The pink EL&N cafés, decked out with florals and neon lights, are big hits on social media. Elegantly-presented international dishes and drinks are served here, with mocktails and hot drinks on offer. Brunch is served all day – think French toast, plenty of egg dishes, and savoury sandwiches.

Head to Sea Containers Restaurant for brunch on a riverside terrace. Admire the view from this modern and casual spot whilst enjoying brunch at the weekend. The menu is packed with exciting choices like smoked salmon bagels, flatbreads, shakshuka, and crab toast. You also have the option to add bottomless drinks to the meal.

Trendy bar-restaurant Double Standard is based in King's Cross and offers excellent views from its rooftop location. There's a relaxed atmosphere at this 70s-inspired venue, with DJs on regularly to get things going. Brunch is on every Sunday with free-flowing booze and hearty breakfast and brunch dishes.

Set high above Regent Street, Aqua Nueva serves modern Spanish small plates. The two comfy roof terraces here offer great views of London whilst you eat. Visit at the weekend for bottomless brunch with cocktails, cava, pintxos, and hearty main courses. Brunch is enhanced with DJs and entertainment.

Celebrating its owner's Balkan heritage, The Lacy Nook serves inventive contemporary takes on the region's cuisine. It's tucked away in a garden in a quiet part of Walthamstow and offers ample outdoor seating in a pleasant, ramshackle setting that brings to mind barbecues at a friend's house. The restaurant also serves brunch, giving flavourful Balkan updates to classic brunch fare such as eggs or hash.

Brunswick East offers a cosy setting for Aussie-inspired all-day dining and brunch, complete with a sunny courtyard for al fresco meals. The Dalston site features a unique sky farm that grows a variety of fresh produce used in their dishes, and occasionally hosts special events including tours and tasting menus showcasing this produce. The menu spans everything from light pastries to hearty meals, complemented by a selection of brunch cocktails, natural wines, and beers.