South Bank's Best Brunch Spots
What better way to kick off the weekend than with brunch on the South Bank? Book tickets for an early show and enjoy bottomless prosecco and cocktails pre-theatre, or shake off the working week with a relaxed brunch feast complete with healthy juices, great coffee or, if you need to turbo-charge the weekend, a 'breakfast negroni' always goes down a treat.
Here's a look at some of South Bank's favourite places to book for brunch.
SAXY BRUNCH AT SKYLON
Join Skylon in their stunning Royal Festival Hall location for the Saxy Brunch, every Saturday. There's free-flowing Prosecco, a live saxophonist and DJs playing all afternoon from 12pm–4pm in the restaurant. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the most fantastic riverside views and of course the location is ideal if you are catching a performance later in the day.
A perfect weekend destination for a fun and funky brunch with delicious food and stunning views of the Thames. Enjoy two or three courses for £29.50/£35 with the option to add on free-flowing fizz or red wine for £21 per person.
BRUNCHES & SUNDAY LUNCHES AT SEA CONTAINERS
For a relaxed yet stylish affair, Sea Containers Restaurant will make it memorable, complete with bottomless Grey Goose Bloody Mary or Prosecco. Choose from a range of classic and unique brunch dishes, such as crab on sourdough with avocado, jalapeños and coriander, or short rib hash with miso glaze, fried egg and parsley.
If a Sunday Roast is more your vibe, choose between roast chicken, Boston short rib or whole grilled sea bass with all the trimmings, and served for the whole table to share.
Available Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm to 5pm (last sitting at 3.30pm). Four-legged friends are welcome too!
BLACK PENNY BRUNCH
Just a stone’s throw from Jubilee Gardens and The London Eye, you'll find The Black Penny, and if it's one thing they do well, it's breakfasts and brunch, with an extensive and delicious menu to choose from which contains loads of great veggie options.
Ozdemir Pasha has grilled halloumi, fried eggs, butterbean hummus and sumac with a zing tomato salad on sourdough toast. Whilst for an indulgent sweeter option try their Brioche French Toast which comes with 'whipped lemon ricotta, black cardamom sugar, blueberry compote and toasted almonds. Plus make sure to try one of their famous 'Black Penny Hashes', which comes with a choice of crispy duck, salt beef or wild mushroom and polenta. A perfect way to chill out on a weekend morning with a great coffee.
GREEN ROOM’S BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
Another great option to choose from if you're looking for bottomless brunches is hosted by The Green Room. Set behind the National Theatre, The Green Room has a vibrant outdoor garden which is the ultimate suntrap for soaking up those South Bank summer rays.
Taking place every Saturday from 11am to 5pm with a live DJ to boot, choose either 1 large plate or 2 small and you can go bottomless on Prosecco, beer or Green Room's special brunch cocktail that changes every month (non-alcoholic versions available too). Their menu includes such brunchy delights as Copper Maran eggs on toasted sourdough, a fiery shakshuka and even wood fired pizzas.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY AT GIRAFFE
With a fantastic location at the bottom of Royal Festival Hall and parallel with the trendy Undercroft skate park, Giraffe South Bank is another great brunch spot for when the sun's out. Not only is it child friendly, you can also get an all day brunch no matter the time. For the adults, you can also turn your brunch bottomless to add free flowing Prosecco, special cocktails or Peroni to your meal for 90 minutes, any day of the week between 11am and 4pm!
DELICIOUS DIM SUM AT PING PONG
Every Saturday you can start your weekend off with a bang by booking one of Ping Pong's notorious bottomless brunches in their South Bank home just off Festival Walk. Enjoy 90 minutes of free-flowing cocktails, carafes, wine, bubbly or beer and a delicious dim sum set menu, which has vegetarian, vegan and gluten free alternatives available too! The perfect way to go dumpling-crazy with a group of friends at the weekend.
