Brunch in Hackney just hits different! 😋
Maybe it’s the effortlessly cool mix of vintage markets and vinyl shops, or the fact that half the people queuing for oat flat whites look like they’ve stepped out of a Scandi moodboard — but somehow, weekend mornings here just work.
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If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through ENDLESS “best brunch in East London” lists only to end up somewhere with lukewarm pancakes and a two-hour wait, you’ll get why this list matters.
I’ve done the rounds (and the mimosas), and these eight spots actually live up to the hype. Think perfectly poached eggs, playlists that don’t make you cringe, and cocktails that keep coming without the chaos.
By the end, you’ll probably have a new go-to spot — and maybe a new Sunday ritual, too.
1. MAP Maison
- Address: 321 Kingsland Rd, E8 4DL
- Cost: £55 (weekday), £65 (weekend) for 90 minutes of bottomless bubbles and cocktails
If you like your brunch with a side of glamour, MAP Maison’s got you covered. Think vintage interiors, velvet seating, and cocktail lists that read like a love letter to gin. Their bottomless brunch isn’t your standard “pancakes and prosecco” situation — it’s small plates, inventive drinks, and a properly elevated experience. Dress cute; the lighting here is too good not to.
2. Lanterna Fish Island
- Address: 6 Wyke Rd, Fish Island, Hackney Wick, E3 2XD
- Cost: £35 gets you a main course and bottomless drinks like Prosecco, Mimosas, Bloody Marys (90 minutes)
Lanterna feels like the kind of place you stumble into for brunch and end up staying through sunset. The terrace has that dreamy, canal-side energy, and the food — fresh seafood, focaccia, burrata — is genuinely standout. Their weekend bottomless brunch runs from 11 am to 3 pm, and TBH, it’s dangerously easy to lose track of time here.
3. Mama Shelter Shoreditch
- Address: 437 Hackney Rd, E2 8PP
- Cost: From £19.95 to £49 per person (depending on the day and menu)
Playful, bold, and just the right side of extra, Mama Shelter nails the art of the fun, boozy brunch. The décor is all pop colours and neon details, the food hits that sweet spot between indulgent and fresh, and the energy on Saturdays is infectious. It’s ideal for birthdays, reunions, or just when you need a Saturday that feels a little bit special.
4. Chips n Dat
- Address: 542 Kingsland Rd, E8 4AH
- Cost: From £40 to £50 per person (depending on the menu)
Casual, cheeky, and unapologetically fun — Chips n Dat leans all the way into the indulgent side of brunch. Their Dat Brunch (£40pp) includes one main and bottomless drinks for 90 minutes, while the Bottomless Wings & Shrimp menu (£50pp) takes it up a notch with endless wings, shrimp, sides, and cocktails. Expect loaded fries, saucy combos, and a soundtrack that’ll have you planning your next night out before the plates are cleared.
Hackney’s bottomless brunch game is strong 💪🏼 — and refreshingly varied.
You can go elegant, chaotic, or comfort-food heavy depending on your vibe, but one thing’s consistent: East London knows how to do a good pour!
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