Bottomless brunch in London

The short answer

The best bottomless brunch in London pairs proper cooking with a time-limited drinks package, and good places to start are Santo Remedio, Cinnamon Kitchen, Mr Bao and Korean Dinner Party. Lots of venues offer unlimited Prosecco with average food, so it is worth looking first for a restaurant you would happily visit without the deal.

Where to go

Santo Remedio, with sites at London Bridge and in Marylebone, serves Mexican family recipes with margaritas, cava, sangria and Mexican beers. Cinnamon Kitchen, from chef Vivek Singh, has pan-Indian brunches in the City and Battersea, with a shared barbecue-style spread at the City site. Kahani in Chelsea offers Indian fine dining with unlimited Prosecco as a set package, for a more polished take on the format.

Korean Dinner Party near Carnaby offers Korean-inspired small plates with Prosecco and soju top-ups, while Mr Bao in Peckham has unusual brunch dishes such as Cantonese scrambled eggs on bao, along with Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Double Standard at The Standard in King's Cross goes for an American-style Sunday brunch, and Brigadiers in the City has made its name with a sports-viewing Saturday feast. If you want something different, Darcie and May Green is on a barge on the Grand Union Canal at Paddington, with an Australian-style menu and a sparkling kombucha option for anyone not drinking.

How it works

Nearly all bottomless deals have a time limit, typically somewhere around 90 minutes to two hours, and they usually require everyone on the table to take the package. Drink choices, service charge, the number of courses and any rules on large groups are all set by the venue. Prices move around and weekend slots often cost more, so check the current terms before you book. Food is usually included, but sometimes you must buy a main course on top.

Staff are legally required to stop serving anyone who is clearly drunk, and bottomless deals are no exception. Bring ID, because you must be 18 or over, and expect to pay a deposit for a big group. Book well ahead for Saturdays, especially if you are planning a birthday or a stag do, and confirm that the venue is happy to take a party of your size.

Making the most of it

A long brunch ties up most of an afternoon, so plan something easy afterwards, such as a walk or a coffee, and eat well as you drink. Water is your friend, and it is worth agreeing in advance how the bill will be split, because service charge and any extras often go on top of the package price. If someone in your party does not drink, ask whether there is a soft drinks version. Prefer something calmer? Our brunch guide covers the best places for eggs, coffee and a slower start. If you would rather have good company over a later meal, many of our ladies list dinner dates on their profiles.