These excellent eateries along the water will certainly have you wanting to munch on your brunch al fresco. The waterside views will have you forgetting that you couldn’t afford a holiday this year faster than you can say ‘EasyJet‘.
1. Sea Containers Restaurant, Southbank
With a design reminiscent of a 1920s cruise liner and an atmosphere as bright and vibrant as the South Bank on which it sits, the Sea Containers restaurant offers a gorgeous dining experience with equally gorgeous views across the river.
Plan your visit here.
20 Upper Ground, SE1 9PD
Nearest stations are Blackfriars and Waterloo
2. No 90, Hackney Wick
Great food, locally sourced ingredients and a wonderful view – what more could you ask for? Pick a sunny day (which admittedly are pretty touch and go at the moment), sit out on their spacious terrace, and feast on charcoal bun beef burgers and 90’s mac and cheese. Psst! On Sundays, they do a mean roast, but they only serve it up until it’s gone so we recommend getting there pretty pronto.
Plan your visit here.
90 Main Yard, Wallis Road, E9 5LN
Nearest station is Hackney Wick
3. Rotunda, King’s Cross
Rotunda is a hidden gem, boasting gorgeous views of Regent’s Canal. This place has their own farm and their delicious meats are served on large plates with lots of wine. Located right in the middle of King’s Cross, Rotunda is the perfect place to enjoy a Sunday roast, a bottomless brunch, or even some after-work drinks. Their terrace is also one of the best places to snap some pics of a sunny Regent’s Canal.
Plan your visit here.
Kings Place, 90 York Way, N1 9AG
Nearest station is King’s Cross St Pancras
4. The Summerhouse, Little Venice
Situated on the Grand Union Canal in the beautiful neighbourhood of Little Venice, this idyllic canalside restaurant is as close to the water as it gets without getting your socks wet. The perfect spot to sit back on a lovely day, and soak up some sunshine with a platter of fresh shellfish in tow.
Plan your visit here.
60 Blomfield Road, W9 2PA
Nearest stations are Royal Oak and Warwick Avenue
5. Towpath, Hoxton
This little café along the Regent’s Canal is the perfect pitstop for cyclists, joggers and brunch lovers alike. Their menu is simple but oh so delicious and their view of the canal is pretty darn good too, so expect to witness some serious swan action while chowing down on your breakfast.
Plan your visit here.
42 De Beauvoir Crescent, N1 5RY
Nearest station is Hoxton
6. Le Pont De La Tour, London Bridge
Hidden amongst the warehouses and walkways of Shad Thames, Le Pont de la Tour gives you stunning views of the iconic landmark Tower Bridge. Go alfresco and dine on classic French cuisine with modern twists overlooking Tower Bridge. Undoubtedly one of the best views of London, you really have no excuse to not go to this little London gem.
Plan your visit here.
36D Shad Thames, SE1 2YE
Nearest stations are London Bridge and Tower Hill
7. Darcie and May Green, Paddington
Now, this one is guaranteed to float your boat. Darcie & May Green are two pop-art barges sat side by side on the Grand Union Canal. Darcie is the perfect setting for al fresco dining, serving delicious Aussie dishes, whilst May, open all day, transforms into a buzzing bar with cracking cocktails and an even-more-cracking atmosphere.
Plan your visit here.
Grand Union Canal, Sheldon Square, W2 6DS
Nearest station is Paddington
8. CRATE Brewery, Hackney
Take a table by the water with the beer-boffins at CRATE Brewery. The entire venue has a delightfully shabby-chic feel to it, with recycled railway sleepers and ladders making up the bar and rusty bed springs transformed into the light fixtures. Their beer ain’t bad either – they serve up a mean lager, session IPA, stout and pale ale – and their pizzas are some of the best you’ll find in East London. Oh, and you can paddle down the river to get there – who needs the tube when you’ve got a kayak?
Plan your visit here.
Unit 7 Queen’s Yard, E9 5EN
Nearest station is Hackney Wick