The brunches of the moment in London
Updated October 10, 2026
1. Café Clement
€€€Temple / Strand, London
Why now · Nick Jones’s June 2026 opening is the newest major celebrity breakfast rendezvous, pairing a coveted terrace with former River Café head chef Danny Bohan’s cooking, although critics differ on consistency. ([timeout.com](https://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/cafe-clement?utm_source=openai))
Vibe · Discreet hotel glamour, white tablecloths and entertainment-industry people-watching.
Best time · Suggested: a leisurely weekend late breakfast; request the terrace when weather permits.
Dress code · Suggested: polished smart casual.
Getting in · Book through the official website; reservations open three weeks ahead, and the terrace is particularly coveted, but daytime tables are easier than dinner. ([stclement.co.uk](https://stclement.co.uk/cafe-clement/?utm_source=openai))
Sources · Time Out, The Guardian, The Infatuation, The Handbook
2. Celeste
€€€Notting Hill, London
Why now · Estelle’s new Notting Hill townhouse brings genuine club-world desirability to a publicly bookable dining room that The Infatuation singles out specifically for fancy breakfast. ([timeout.com](https://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/celeste-1?utm_source=openai))
Vibe · Gilded bar, elegant courtyard and affluent neighbourhood club atmosphere.
Best time · Suggested: Saturday or Sunday around 10:30am; breakfast runs from 9am until noon. ([celestenottinghill.com](https://celestenottinghill.com/restaurant/?utm_source=openai))
Dress code · Suggested: understated, fashion-conscious smart casual.
Getting in · Book the ground-floor restaurant online or contact its reservations team; membership is unnecessary downstairs, while upper floors remain members-only, and brunch booking difficulty is not independently established. ([celestenottinghill.com](https://celestenottinghill.com/restaurant/?utm_source=open
Sources · Time Out, The Infatuation, Wallpaper*, The Standard
3. Café Cecilia
€€€Hackney / Regent’s Canal, London
Why now · Max Rocha’s canal-side fashion canteen remains an insider destination in 2026, with continuing fashion-press attention and Eater’s endorsement giving substance to its hard-to-secure-table reputation. ([whowhatwear.com](https://www.whowhatwear.com/living/most-fashionable-london-restaurants))
Vibe · Minimalist white walls, canal views and an art-and-fashion crowd.
Best time · Sunday breakfast, served from 9am to 10:30am; Saturday service starts at lunch rather than breakfast. ([cafececilia.com](https://www.cafececilia.com/))
Dress code · Suggested: relaxed designer separates rather than formal luxury.
Getting in · Use the official online booking system and plan ahead; its small dining room and longstanding demand make desirable tables competitive, though live availability is unverified. ([cafececilia.com](https://www.cafececilia.com/))
Sources · Eater London, Who What Wear, The Infatuation
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