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London is famous for the towering Big Ben, the Royal Family, double-decker buses, massive parks, and incredible skyrises. Should you find yourself in this gorgeous, fast-paced city, you’ll see historic buildings everywhere, some housing the world’s biggest retail names. Others are home to the most unique restaurants and eateries in the world. Keep reading to discover where to have some of the most memorable dining experiences, including a few of the top brunch destinations in London. 

1. The Seashell of Lisson Grove

The Seashell of Lisson Grove is located in the Marylebone district. This hugely popular eatery prides itself on being one of London’s most famous fish and chip restaurants. The food here is so good that it attracts celebrities regularly. Ed Sheeran, Halle Berry, Dua Lipa, and Lady Gaga have all visited the Seashell to satisfy their craving for excellent fish and chips. 

But what makes this place truly unique is the quirky octopus bar and aquarium seating area, ensuring the dining experience is as unforgettable as the food.

2. Blame Gloria

Do brunch and dancing go together? They do at the Blame Gloria Covent Garden. Enjoy the over-the-top flowery interior while listening to your favorite 70s tunes. As for the food, you’ll find mouthwatering brunch foods here accompanied by lots of champagne. The venue offers a bottomless brunch so you can eat at your own pace. You can even join a dance-off or play a wild round of bingo. You have to buy tickets, so when you go to London for the day, get them early. 

3. The Clink

For a meal with a real difference, head over to The Clink in HMP Brixton. This restaurant is a charitable initiative established by The Clink Charity and operates in a real prison. The charity aims to reduce reoffending by helping to rehabilitate people while they serve their sentences. They do this by allowing prisoners to cook and serve the food in the restaurant. This opportunity also allows prisoners to learn new skills or to become qualified in catering. It is an eye-opening experience in a place of culinary and human transformation.

4. Fallow

If you want something fabulous, Fallow should be on your where-to-brunch-in-London list. Here, flair meets excellent food in the form of rhubarb, lemon-cream-decorated muesli, and the restaurant’s highly Instagrammable royales. Fallow takes creative brunch cooking to the next level at its St. James location with fluffy eggs, Haymarket hash browns, and whey caramel royale for dessert.

5. Inca

Inca offers a one-of-a-kind taste sensation as it takes diners on a flavorful journey through seven countries of Latin America. Located in the heart of Mayfair, the restaurant uses ancient cooking techniques in an open-show kitchen to prepare grilled meat, Peruvian ceviche, and many other gorgeous dishes. While patrons enjoy their food, live entertainers perform a theatrical and high-energy show that perfectly encapsulates the Latin American vibe. If tropical flavor is what you’re after, you will love this place. 

6. Granary Square Brasserie

Want to be treated like royalty? Then, head over to the Granary Square Brasserie, which is as classy as it sounds, for an unforgettable dining experience in London. Enjoy a classic British breakfast or brunch, or have a leisurely lunch of lobster linguine or blackened cod. If you visit over the weekend, you can have champagne with your brunch while a live DJ plays chill background music.

7. Park Chinois

Park Chinois’ red doors open up to a stunning opulent dining room. Drawing inspiration from 1930s Shanghai, Park Chinois offers a lavish experience harking back to a bygone era. 

You’ll find mouthwatering dim sum right here and a dinner menu bar none. You can order anything from crispy chili chicken to wasabi king prawns, king crab to stir-fried lamb cutlets. For dessert, you must try the Granny Smith Apple Sorbet and a glass of Vin de Constance made on the faraway shores of South Africa. 

8. Ave Mario

London has its share of vibrant Italian eateries. Ave Mario in Covent Garden is one of the best, with its 1950s Italy-inspired interior. Here, you’ll sit next to a 60 cm Gelato Tower and delicious extra-large carbonara ravioli. Enjoy delicious, oversized, thin-crust pizzas while taking in the high ceilings and creative lighting. It is the perfect setting for lunch or dinner. 

London Has It All

London is the place to go for diverse dining experiences. Each of these places, and many more, with their distinctive flavors and jaw-dropping décor, promises you an unforgettable and utterly memorable culinary visit. 

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