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GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017
Shack-Fuyu is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

1. Shack-Fuyu

8.3
14 Old Compton St, London, Greater London
Yoshoku Restaurant · Soho · 114 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: Don't miss the stonebass with guajillo chilli ponzu.

Sexy Fish is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

2. Sexy Fish

8.7
5 Berkeley Sq, London, Greater London
Seafood Restaurant · Mayfair · 140 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: Sexy Eggs with Lobster and Truffle for £34.

Bad Egg is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

3. Bad Egg

6.0
1 Ropemaker St, London, Greater London
Diner · City of London · 39 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: The pulled pork and kimchi hash and a Mimosa - the Mimosas are prosecco with just a splash of OJ - just the way we like 'em.

Balls and Company is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

4. Balls and Company

58 Greek St, London, Greater London
Modern European Restaurant · Soho · 14 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: Go trad with pork, ricotta, parmesan, milk bread, pine nuts and sage meatballs - a twist with a pesto, basil, lemon, garlic and cashew nut sauce. To drink, opt for the rosé sangria.

Swan at the Globe is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

5. Swan at the Globe

8.2
21 New Globe Walk, London, Greater London
Restaurant · South Bank · 81 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: For the more health-conscious patrons, order the Homemade Swan muesli made with ancient grains and seeds, served with lashings of Bermondsey honey and coconut yoghurt.

Bala Baya is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

6. Bala Baya

8.1
Arch 25, Old Union Yard Arches (229 Union St), London, Greater London
Israeli Restaurant · Southwark · 34 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: The steak and eggs: sticky date beef, fried eggs, pickled chili salsa and harissa hollandaise (£16). A mushier, saltier, stickier, more comforting delight you shall not find.

Sager + Wilde is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

7. Sager + Wilde

Arch 250 Paradise Row (Bethnal Green Road and Nant Street), London, Greater London
Restaurant · Bethnal Green North · 50 tips and reviews
Aquavit is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

8. Aquavit

1 Carlton St (St. James's Market), Piccadilly, Greater London
Modern European Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: If you want a wholesome, hearty breakfast then opt for the raggmunk (Swedish potato pancakes), bacon & lingonberry. Order the moreish blueberry smoothie to help wash it all down.

Balthazar is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

9. Balthazar

8.8
4-6 Russell St, Covent Garden, Greater London
Brasserie · City of Westminster · 272 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: Eggs florentine. A classic, with gorgeous hollandaise sauce.

The Jam Tree is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

10. The Jam Tree

13-19 Old Town, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Clapham Town · 32 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: Shakshouka – a dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and onions.

Bernardi's is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

11. Bernardi's

62-64 Seymour St, London, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · Marylebone · 25 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: Poached eggs with smoked salmon and a side of avocado.

Berners Tavern is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

12. Berners Tavern

9.0
10 Berners St, London, Greater London
English Restaurant · West End · 176 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: Severn and Wye cured smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. The portions are very generous, but if you're hungry order with a side of toasted English crumpets.

Blakes London is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

13. Blakes London

8.0
33 Roland Gardens, London, Greater London
Hotel · Kensington and Chelsea · 23 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: Chai seeds and coconut cream pudding, banana, mango, cashew nuts and dehydrated fruit. Not to miss is the fire-cracking ginger, manuka honey and cayenne pepper shot.

The Botanist is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

14. The Botanist

6.6
5 Broadgate Circle, London, Greater London
Bar · Bishopsgate · 7 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ Recommends: The soft shell crab 'benedict' – a classic egg and muffin arrangement, accompanied by whole crab claw fried in a light tempura-style batter, and a spicy jalapeño hollandaise.

Chiltern Firehouse is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

15. Chiltern Firehouse

9.0
1 Chiltern St, London, Greater London
Modern European Restaurant · Marylebone · 291 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: The french toast. Served alongside both maple syrup and maple butter, with a texture so supple, so lusciously fluffy it probably shouldn’t be allowed.

CUT is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

16. CUT

9.2
45 Park Ln, London, Greater London
Steakhouse · Mayfair · 108 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: Pancakes with bacon. Who can deny this light, fluffy, sweet and savoury treat?

34 Mayfair is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

17. 34 Mayfair

9.0
34 Grosvenor Sq, London, Greater London
Steakhouse · 86 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: the salmon to start followed by the lobster thermidore.

Dishoom is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

18. Dishoom

9.2
12 Upper St Martin’s Ln, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · City of Westminster · 761 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: Keema Per Eedu: A Parsi power breakfast. Spicy chicken keema studded with chicken liver, topped with two runny-yolked fried eggs and sali crisp-chips.

Duck & Waffle is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

19. Duck & Waffle

8.6
110 Bishopsgate, 40th Fl. (at Camomile St), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Bishopsgate · 504 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: The duck and waffle. Two brilliantly fluffy waffles, a generous slab of crisp-skinned duck confit, a fried duck egg and a jug of spiced maple syrup. Restorative and delicious.

Galley is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

20. Galley

105-106 Upper St, London, Greater London
Modern European Restaurant · Islington · 8 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ: Baked Free Range Eggs North African Merguez sausages, rich tomato sauce, toasted pistachios. An excellent North African spicy dish that was perfect if complemented by a Grey Goose Blackberry Mary.

Grain Store is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

21. Grain Store

1-3 Stable St (Granary Square), London, Greater London
Restaurant · King's Cross · 93 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ: Bruno's power breakfast: eggs benedict with truffle, broccolini, ratatouille, avocado on toast and dukkah. An incredibly diverse range of flavours that really come to life on the plate.

Granger & Co. is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

22. Granger & Co.

9.0
7 Pancras Sq (Stanley Building), London, Greater London
Breakfast Spot · Kings Cross · 130 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ: The buckwheat bowl with a poached egg, goat’s yoghurt, rose harissa, avocado & sunflower sprouts. A mêlée of goodness on its own, with a side of grilled Wiltshire bacon or silky miso mushrooms.

Hawksmoor Guildhall is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

23. Hawksmoor Guildhall

8.8
10 Basinghall St, London, Greater London
Steakhouse · City of London · 102 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: The Hawksmoor Breakfast for two.

Home House is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

24. Home House

8.7
20 Portman Sq, London, Greater London
Club House · Marylebone · 76 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ: Sardines and poached eggs on rye bread is a real winner, especially as it comes off the aforementioned clean menu. Complement with the chorizo scotch eggs and a marmalade breakfast cocktail.

Hungry Donkey is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

25. Hungry Donkey

7.4
56 Wentworth St, London, Greater London
Greek Restaurant · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 31 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ: The fava puree sourdough sandwich, with grilled chicken, lettuce and tomato. A robust start to the day. For a lighter option, try the yoghurt pot, served with honey, cinnamon, walnuts and fruit.

The Ivy Market Grill is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

26. The Ivy Market Grill

8.8
1a Henrietta St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · City of Westminster · 41 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: Full English and champagne. Tuck into a gourmet offering of an old favourite with a glass of fizz.

Meat & Shake is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

27. Meat & Shake

5.8
17 The Green, Ealing, Greater London
New American Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: Chicken and waffle. Brined and deep fried chicken thigh and drum-stick in a crunchy coating served on a sweet waffle with maple syrup and eggs.

The Modern Pantry is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

28. The Modern Pantry

48 St John's Sq (Clerkenwell Rd), Clerkenwell, Greater London
Modern European Restaurant · 177 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: grilled cornbread topped with chorizo, two fried eggs, charred sweet corn, avocado and red pepper salsa. (There is chorizo under that pile of goodness. Honestly.)

Nopi is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

29. Nopi

9.0
21-22 Warwick St, London, Greater London
Mediterranean Restaurant · 237 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: Tunisian Shakshuka (braised eggs, piquant tomato sauce, smoked labneh), with a side of breads for dipping and mopping up.

Pachamama is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

30. Pachamama

8.6
18 Thayer St, Marylebone, Greater London
Peruvian Restaurant · 95 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends Chia seed and tapioca bircher with rhubarb and almonds. Order as part of a sharing smorgasboard so that you can try everything else.

The Providores & Tapa Room is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

31. The Providores & Tapa Room

109 Marylebone High St, Marylebone, Greater London
Tapas Restaurant · Marylebone, London, Greater London · 192 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ Recommends: The Turkish Eggs are a must - order them with a side of the wonderfully silky, smoky molasses Boston baked beans to sweeten things up.

Sketch is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

32. Sketch

8.9
9 Conduit St, London, Greater London
Modern European Restaurant · Mayfair · 581 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: Parlour eggs with bacon or smoked salmon. These are served on a bed of salsa verde.

Aqua is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

33. Aqua

7.7
31 St Thomas St (31st Fl.), London, Greater London
Restaurant · Bermondsey · 185 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: GQ recommends: The lobster benedict. Why? Lobster. Benedict.

Brasserie Cognac is one of GQ British 35 best brunch spots in London 2017.

34. Brasserie Cognac

7.4
1740 Broadway (btwn W 55th & W 56th St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Theater District · 77 tips and reviews

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: The servers in this bar are the racist and snobbiest ones I have ever encountered. The service was too bad to qualify itself as a French restaurant or they are “fake news.”