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Guide to the best brunch spots in Soho

Brunch is always a popular way to relax and welcome in the weekend in style. Whether you’re full of beans or nursing a sore head, it’s a great opportunity to kick back, enjoy some tasty treats, and probably have a drink or two. When you’re in central London, brunch in Soho is full of possibilities. Ranging from classic brunch dishes to more innovative versions, there are plenty of options for when you don’t quite want breakfast but don’t quite want lunch either. Have a look through our guide to the best places for brunch in Soho.

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  1. The best brunch in Soho
    1. Dean Street Townhouse – Classic British brunch
    2. Café Boheme – Great food and ambience
    3. Shackfuyu – Japanese izakaya brunch
    4. Kaffeine – Modern coffee culture
    5. Scarlett Green – World-leading brunch spot
    6. Korean Dinner Party – Brunch with a party vibe
    7. Balans – Stylish brunch all day
    8. Chotto Matte – Home of the Harajuku Brunch
    9. Dirty Bones – NYC brunch classics
    10. Señor Ceviche – Free-flowing fusion brunch
    11. Old Compton Brasserie – Vibrant bottomless brunch
    12. Aqua Kyoto – Sophisticated Japanese cuisine
    13. Robata – Contemporary izakaya
    14. Nessa – A showcase of the best breakfasts
    15. The Breakfast Club – An all-time classic

The best brunch in Soho

Where to go for a Soho brunch

Dean Street Townhouse – Brunch in Soho
Dean Street Townhouse
Dean Street Townhouse – Brunch in Soho
Dean Street Townhouse
Dean Street Townhouse – Brunch in Soho
Dean Street Townhouse
Dean Street Townhouse – Brunch in Soho
Dean Street Townhouse
Dean Street Townhouse – Brunch in Soho
Dean Street Townhouse
Dean Street Townhouse – Brunch in Soho
Dean Street Townhouse

Dean Street Townhouse

Classic British brunch

Dean Street Townhouse is a sophisticated venue serving brunch at weekends. Enjoy all-day breakfast dishes like kedgeree or opt for savoury mains like steak or fish and chips. Pop along to brunch on Sunday and you can also enjoy a traditional Sunday roast that’s just as comforting as the one your mum makes.

Café Boheme

Great food and ambience

Café Boheme serves classic all-day French dishes with live jazz every afternoon. Brunch is on the menu at the weekend, with choices like omelettes, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, and poulet frites. Sunday brunch includes a choice of roasts too. This is a top destination for a laid-back meal in a relaxed atmosphere.

Shackfuyu

Japanese izakaya brunch

Shackfuyu started life as a pop-up but was so in-demand it became permanent. This izakaya serves up an eclectic menu of Japanese dishes and there's a bottomless brunch on Sunday where the prosecco is unlimited. Expect fusion food like sandos, ceviche, and the Kinako French toast, which has attracted a cult following.

Kaffeine

Modern coffee culture

Taking inspiration from the coffee culture of Australia and New Zealand, Kaffeine serves coffee and regularly-changing food menus. Breakfast and lunch is available plus brunch dishes, from light options like granola or fruit salad to bigger meals like pancakes, and eggs or creamy mushrooms on toast. This modern coffee shop also offers takeaway.

Scarlett Green

World-leading brunch spot

Scarlett Green is ranked as one of the best brunch spots in the world. This Aussie-inspired venue serves food all day - you can enjoy a classic bottomless brunch here or opt for a bottomless dinner in the evening. Diners can expect carefully-sourced ingredients cooked from scratch, with meat, fish, and plant-based choices.

Korean Dinner Party

Brunch with a party vibe

Head to Korean Dinner Party in Soho for laid-back food, cocktails, and a great vibe. There's loads going on, including Taco Tuesdays and the weekend bottomless brunch party - enjoy a Korean feast plus unlimited prosecco and a round of Korean soju. The menu here is all about flavourful street food and small bites.

Balans Soho, No.60 Balans Soho, No.34
Balans Soho, No.60
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Balans Soho, No.34
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Balans Soho, No.60 Balans Soho, No.34

Stylish brunch all day

Balans has two Soho branches and is the place to enjoy brunch dishes throughout the day. Expect classics like a fried breakfast, French toast, and steak and eggs. This is a timeless brasserie with a lively spirit. Cocktails and a wide range of wine options are available too.

  • 60-62 Old Compton Street, Soho 34 Old Compton Street, Soho
    Balans Soho, No.60
    60-62 Old Compton Street, Soho
    Balans Soho, No.34
    34 Old Compton Street, Soho
  • Balans Soho, No.60
    balans.co.uk/locations/soho-no-60
    Balans Soho, No.34
    balans.co.uk/locations/soho-no-34
    Balans Soho, No.60
    020-743 921 83
    Balans Soho, No.34
    020-743 933 09
  • Balans Soho, No.60 Balans Soho, No.34
Chotto Matte Soho – Brunch in Soho
Chotto Matte Soho
Chotto Matte Soho – Brunch in Soho
Chotto Matte Soho
Chotto Matte Soho – Brunch in Soho
Chotto Matte Soho
Chotto Matte Soho – Brunch in Soho
Chotto Matte Soho
Chotto Matte Soho – Brunch in Soho
Chotto Matte Soho
Chotto Matte Soho – Brunch in Soho
Chotto Matte Soho
Chotto Matte Soho – Brunch in Soho
Chotto Matte Soho
Chotto Matte Soho – Brunch in Soho
Chotto Matte Soho

Chotto Matte

Home of the Harajuku Brunch

Serving a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cooking, Chotto Matte has an extensive menu and is home to the Harajuku Brunch. Unlimited champagne and signature cocktails are served alongside your choice of dishes like tempura, curried prawns, and sashimi. Expect fine cuisine in a space that’s avant garde yet elegant.

Dirty Bones

NYC brunch classics

Dirty Bones serves American comfort food and their weekend brunch is no exception. Expect New York-style classic dishes like steak and eggs, chicken and waffles, or pancakes. There's also the option to make your brunch a bottomless one - you don't have to stick to only one drink either!

Señor Ceviche – Brunch in Soho
Señor Ceviche
Señor Ceviche – Brunch in Soho
Señor Ceviche
Señor Ceviche – Brunch in Soho
Señor Ceviche
Señor Ceviche – Brunch in Soho
Señor Ceviche
Señor Ceviche – Brunch in Soho
Señor Ceviche
Señor Ceviche – Brunch in Soho
Señor Ceviche
Señor Ceviche – Brunch in Soho
Señor Ceviche
Señor Ceviche – Brunch in Soho
Señor Ceviche

Señor Ceviche

Free-flowing fusion brunch

Señor Ceviche specialises in Japanese-Peruvian fusion food, known as Nikkei cuisine. There are à la carte and tasting menus but there's also a free-flowing weekend brunch to explore this cuisine and get your weekend started. Enjoy rich and innovative cooking along with bottomless cocktails, wine, or prosecco in a fun and lively environment.

Old Compton Brasserie

Vibrant bottomless brunch

Brunch is available every day at Old Compton Brasserie, a stylish restaurant and bar serving internationally-inspired food. When you're ready to let your hair down, head to the weekend bottomless brunch. Enjoy music, free-flowing drinks, and a great vibe along with dishes like scrambled eggs, smoked salmon latkes, burgers, and scotch eggs.

Aqua Kyoto – Brunch in Soho
Aqua Kyoto
Aqua Kyoto – Brunch in Soho
Aqua Kyoto
Aqua Kyoto – Brunch in Soho
Aqua Kyoto
Aqua Kyoto – Brunch in Soho
Aqua Kyoto
Aqua Kyoto – Brunch in Soho
Aqua Kyoto
Aqua Kyoto – Brunch in Soho
Aqua Kyoto
Aqua Kyoto – Brunch in Soho
Aqua Kyoto
Aqua Kyoto – Brunch in Soho
Aqua Kyoto

Aqua Kyoto

Sophisticated Japanese cuisine

Aqua Kyoto is a Soho destination for sophisticated Japanese food. The venue is striking and serves elevated dishes like sushi and tempura. There's a weekly bottomless brunch that includes refined dishes such as sashimi or grilled salmon. Wash it down with free-flowing prosecco or selected cocktails in this sleek and ultra-modern restaurant.

Robata

Contemporary izakaya

Robata is a contemporary izakaya showcasing traditional Japanese charcoal cooking, with a name meaning 'fireside'. Expect modern interpretations of culinary traditions. On Saturdays and Sundays there's a bottomless prosecco brunch including skewers, beef fillet, and fried chicken. At brunch you can immerse yourself in the cuisine at this informal but stylish eatery.

Nessa

A showcase of the best breakfasts

Tom Cenci, formerly of Duck & Waffle and Loyal Tavern, now brings Nessa to Soho's Edwardian corner building. This all-day bistro, with an affiliated private members' club above, reimagines British classics with seasonal flair, using top-quality local ingredients and fresh seafood. The horseshoe bar features an extensive wine and cocktail menu. As for brunch, expect a menu that features some of the world's top breakfasts, including a full English and a black pudding brioche roll.

The Breakfast Club Soho on Berwick Street The Breakfast Club Soho on Old Compton Street The Breakfast Club Soho on D'Arblay Street
The Breakfast Club Soho on Berwick Street
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The Breakfast Club Soho on Old Compton Street
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The Breakfast Club Soho on D'Arblay Street
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The Breakfast Club Soho on Berwick Street The Breakfast Club Soho on Old Compton Street The Breakfast Club Soho on D'Arblay Street

An all-time classic

The Breakfast Club certainly doesn't hold back when it comes to its breakfast and brunch offerings. You can enjoy a wide range of options, from burgers to pancakes, starting early in the morning and extending into the late afternoon. Whether you have a sweet tooth and fancy some blueberry pancakes with bacon, prefer the classic full Monty breakfast with all the extras, or need a hangover cure in the form of a Bloody Mary, they've got you covered.

  • 11 Berwick Street, Soho 33 D'Arblay Street, Soho 18 Old Compton St, Soho
    The Breakfast Club Soho on Berwick Street
    11 Berwick Street, Soho
    The Breakfast Club Soho on D'Arblay Street
    33 D'Arblay Street, Soho
    The Breakfast Club Soho on Old Compton Street
    18 Old Compton St, Soho
  • The Breakfast Club Soho on Berwick Street
    thebreakfastclubcafes.com/on-berwick
    The Breakfast Club Soho on Old Compton Street
    thebreakfastclubcafes.com
    The Breakfast Club Soho on D'Arblay Street
    thebreakfastclubcafes.com/soho
    The Breakfast Club Soho on Berwick Street
    020-372 755 43
    The Breakfast Club Soho on D'Arblay Street
    020-743 425 71
  • The Breakfast Club Soho on Berwick Street The Breakfast Club Soho on Old Compton Street The Breakfast Club Soho on D'Arblay Street

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