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Friday, March 20, 2009

North London

Brunch Reviews North London: Camden, Euston, Hampstead, Highgate, Islington, Kilburn, Kingscross, Little Venice, Maida Vale, Muswell Hill, Primrose Hill, St. Johns Wood, Stoke Newington

Islington Brunch Reviews
The Breakfast Club - Angel, 31 Camden Pasage, Angel Islington, London, N1 8EA
There is something special about this brunch cafe tucked away in the back lanes of Angel, Islington. It feels very Islington - quirky and charming. The old Islington anyway, before it got invaded by the uber trendies. The building is painted an inviting yellow, there are red checked tablecloths on the assortment of wooden tables inside and a glass conservatory ceiling out the back gives the whole place a light & sunny atmosphere. The staff are also extremely friendly and helpful which is always a big plus in London. The breakfast menu is innovative, extensive and extremely stodgy, but in a good way. **Recommended** Click here to read the full breakfast & brunch review of The Breakfast Club - Angel

Fig & Olive, 151 Upper Street, N1 1RA
One of Upper Street's trendy brunch restaurants, the Fig & Olive serve a great brunch menu including croissants, pastries, toasted panini's, big breakfast, veggie breakfast, smoked salmon scrambled eggs, wraps, salads and freshly squeezed juices. They also have a-m-a-z-i-n-g deserts and succulent roasts on a Sunday. **Recommended** Click here to read the full Fig & Olive brunch review.

Maida Vale - Little Venice Brunch Reviews
Cafe Laville, 53 Edgware Road, Little Venice Parade, Maida Vale, London, W2 1TH
Set right above the beautiful Regents Canal at the Maida Vale end of Edgware Road, Laville would have to be one of my favourite places to brunch. Whilst it doesn't look much from the road, when you go inside you'll discover why - its picturesque setting affords you views right down the tree-lined canal. So as you sip one of their freshly squeezed juices you can watch the canal boats glide across the water and underneath the cafe itself. Fantastic breakfast menu including a range of English and Italian inspired 'Special Breakfast Deals'. **Recommended** Click here to read the full Cafe Laville Review

The Waterway, 54 Formosa Street, London, W9 2JU
Popular with its stylish, affluent locals this chic Maida Vale gastro-pub is always buzzing whatever the time of year. With an amazing waterside location overlooking the Grand Union Canal, the massive outside deck is a lovely place to be during the London Summertime. The cosy inside bar-lounge, with its comfy sofas and crackling fire, also make it a great place to lunch on a Winter's Day. **Recommended** Click here to read the full Waterway Review

Central London

Brunch Reviews Central London: Aldwych, Bloomsbury, Clerkenwell, Covent Garden, Holborn, Marylebone, Mayfair, Pimlico, Seven Dials, Soho, St. Giles, St. James's, The City, Victoria, Westminster

Piccadilly, London, Brunch Reviews
The Wolsley, 160 Piccadilly, W1J 9EB
Brunch at the Wolsley is a London institution. This is partly because no one does bacon like the Wolsley - and I mean no one! The Wolsley offers not only your usual "English Breakfast" fare (with that amazing bacon) but also other traditional English treats such as buttered crumpets, cumberland sausage sandwiches, bacon rolls, porridge, prunes with orange & ginger and boiled eggs & soldiers. Previously a 1920's prestige car showroom complete with grand pillars, Florentine arches, sweeping stairways and marble flooring, The Wolsley retains the glamour and charm of this bygone era. **Recommended** Click here for the full review of The Wolsley

Victoria, London, Brunch Reviews
Caramel, 77 Wilton Road, Victoria, SW1V 1DE
Casual, contemporary brunch café near Victoria tube station with a huge breakfast menu including a number of variations on the traditional English Breakfast. Also on the brunch menu are pancakes, omelettes, fresh fruit, mueslie, breakfast sandwiches, wraps & salads along with creamy fruit smoothies and freshly squeezed juices. **Recommended** Click here to read the full Caramel brunch review

Marylebone, London, Brunch Reviews
La Fromagerie, 2-4 Moxon Street (Just off Marylebone High Street), London, W1U 4EW
Cheese, glorious cheese!!! Brie, stilton & camembert... and a whole lot more actually. This is the home of cheese (if you didn't guess it from the name already). But not just any old cheese - these are sourced directly from artisan producers and have every type and regional variation you can dream of. **Recommended** Click here for the full review of La Fromagerie

The Wallace Collection Restaurant, The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, London, W1U 3BN
Set in the massive glass conservatory at The Wallace Collection museum, this newly opened restaurant is the perfect place to brunch on a sunny Winter's day. **Recommended** Click here for the full review of The Wallace Collection Restaurant

East London

Brunch Reviews East London: Bethnal Green, Docklands, Farringdon, Hackney, Hoxton, Isle of Dogs, Shoreditch, Smithfield, Whitechapel

Farringdon Brunch Reviews
Smiths of Smithfields, 67-77 Charterhouse Street, EC1M 6HJ
Uber trendy brunch café on the bottom level of this infamous 3 level restaurant, situated next door to super club Fabric. Funky industrial warehouse interior featuring canteen style tables, smoothie bar and dj spinning tunes in the background. Satisfying breakfast options and amazing smoothies to be enjoyed in a fun, bustling and noisy atmosphere. Click here to read the full Smiths brunch review.

Docklands - Isle of Dogs Brunch Reviews
The Gun, 27 Coldharbour, Docklands, E14 9NS
With an amazing waterside location looking out over the old London docks and the millenium dome, this quaint gastro pub was once frequented by Sir Admiral Nelson and his mistress. Serves up a great brunch menu that changes seasonally including succulent Sunday roasts. Enjoy one of their great English ales or wines by the roaring fire during the winter months or on the outside deck in the Summer. **Recommended** Click here to read the full Gun brunch review.

West London

Brunch Reviews West London: Bayswater, Belgravia, Brompton Cr, Chelsea, Chiswick, Ealing, Earls Court, Fulham, Hammersmith, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, Paddington, Portobello, Shepherds Bush, South Kensington.

Notting Hill Brunch Reviews
Tea Palace, 75 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2SB
Celebrity hotspot, extensive tea menu, simple yet amazing food including the best pancakes on the planet. Need I say more? **Recommended** Click here to read the full Tea Palace brunch review.

Notting Hill Brasserie, 92 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill Gate, London, W11 2PN
A perfect combination of traditional Sunday roast AND jazz! The Notting Hill Brasserie is an extremely classy establishment with polished service, hearty fare and an extensive wine list, perfect for a Sunday lunchtime tipple. The restaurant is set in a beautiful terraced house and if you didn’t know about it you could easily walk on by. It’s best visited when the weather is cold and rainy (ok, that doesn’t really narrow it down in London), as the inside setting is warm, cosy and inviting. **Recommended** Click here for the full Notting Hill Brasserie Sunday lunch review

South Kensington Brunch Reviews
Aubaine Restaurant, Boulangerie & Patisserie, 262 Brompton Road, London, SW3 2AS
Three words sum up this fabulous brunch place - charming French waiters. They are so friendly and efficient, you feel like you are somewhere other than London.. like Provence perhaps? Well, not quite, but it is a very nice change to have amazingly polished service. **Recommended** Click here to read the full Aubaine Review

Bluebird Cafe, 350 King's Road, London SW3 5UU
Situated on one of London's most fashionable shopping streets, the outdoor patio of The Bluebird Brasserie is a great place to stop off for a bite to eat after a busy day shopping on the Kings Road. With an outdoor bbq offering sizzling meats and fresh grilled seafood it isn't difficult to find something delectable to sample off the menu. Click here to read the full Bluebird Cafe review

Chelsea Brunch Reviews
Tom's Kitchen, 27 Cale Street, Chelsea, London, SW3 3QP
Having visited Tom Aiken’s upmarket version of this brunch spot the week before (situated just around the corner and called Tom Aikens) I had very high expectations of this Chelsea haunt. Click here for the full brunch review on Tom's Kitchen

Fulham Brunch Reviews
Lots Road Pub & Dining Rooms, 114 Lots Road, SW10 0RJ
In-the-know gastro pub located at the World's End of the Kings Road. Keeps regulars on their toes with a menu that changes on a daily basis. Quality English stodge with fantastic sticky toffee pudding. **Recommended** Click here to read the full Lots Road Pub & Dining Rooms brunch review.

Hammersmith Brunch Reviews
The Dove, 19 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, London, W6 9TA
The Dove has all the essential elements of a quaint little riverside pub: bella vistas, hearty fare and a wide variety of ice cold beers on tap. But what I liked most is its most appealing of all is its claim to fame is in the Guinness Book Of Records for the smallest bar in Britain, a cosy 1.27m x 2.39m! Established in the 17th century, this establishment has long been a haunt of celeb guests, including Graham Greene, Ernest Hemingway and A.P. Herbert (maybe a perfect place to review these authors!). Click here for a full review on The Dove, Hammersmith

South London

Brunch Reviews South London: Battersea, Borough, Brixton, Camberwell, Clapham, Greenwich, London Bridge, Richmond, South Bank, Teddington, Putney, Southfields, Wandsworth, Waterloo, Wimbledon

Borough Brunch Reviews
Roast, The Floral Hall, Stoney Street, SE1 1TL
Upmarket restaurant located above London's famous Borough Markets. Known for its traditional British cooking using organic, locally sourced ingredients, including a selection of superb Sunday roasts. Attentive service and live jazz add the finishing touches to this classy establishment. **Recommended** Click here to read the full Roast brunch review

London Bridge Brunch Reviews
Cafe Rouge, Hays Galleria, Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HD
For a chain restaurant, I’m always pleasantly surprised by Café Rouge. This one was no exception, and is situated in the Hay’s Galleria. Hay’s Wharf used to be known as the ‘Larder of London’ and was built in the 1850's to take deliveries from ships from all parts of the globe. The Galleria has been beautifully restored, with high arched glass ceilings – so you have the feeling of being outside even on a chilly day. Click here for the full brunch review on Cafe Rouge, Hays Galleria

Clapham Brunch Reviews
The Pavement, The Pavement, Clapham Common
A local favourite, the Pavement is a casual brunch café happily situated opposite Clapham Common. Great breakfast menu, free newspapers and friendly service make this the kind of place you keep coming back to. **Recommended** Click here to read the full Pavement brunch review

Scoffers, 6 Battersea Rise, Clapham Junction, London, SW11 1ED
Casual brunch café located around the corner from Clapham Junction's Northcote Road. Homely meals, big servings, no-frills service and a real tree growing through the roof as a quirky feature, head here if you are on a budget. If you want something a little bit more special, head back to Northcote Road. Click here to read the full Scoffers brunch review.

Southfields / Wimbledon Brunch Reviews
Chanteroy French Deli & Patisserie, 233A Wimbledon Park Road, SW18 5RJ
Once of South London's best kept secrets, Chanteroy Patisserie & Deli has a fantastic selection of fresh sandwiches and french pastries. In the summer pick up your picnic supplies here before heading to Wimbledon Park which is just around the corner. Click here to read the full Chanteroy Patisserie & Deli brunch review.