A leisurely brunch feasting on delicious dishes while you catch up with friends or family can't beaten. From the best eggs Benedict and perfect piles of pancakes to bao buns and bottomless bubbles, we've rounded up the best places to enjoy a brunch in Britain. 

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Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team.

Situated in the heart of Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter, Citadel is a sleek establishment renowned for its creative cocktails and amazing food. The brunch menu is particularly popular, with dishes including eggs Royale, Belgian waffles and the southern fried chicken burger with smashed avocado. You can make in bottomless with two hours of Prosecco or cocktails such as Mimosas and Aperol Spritz.

Serving breakfast and brunch items all day long, customers highly rate the Hungry Pumpkin's menu, friendly atmosphere and great service. Menu highlights include the Pumpkin Special with chorizo, eggs, mushrooms, peppers and toasted sourdough and the vegan breakfast with two hashbrowns, mushrooms, avocado, spinach, pepper and sundried tomato. The menu also features sandwiches, salads, omelettes and jacket potatoes.

Italian coffee shop and restaurant the Merchant of Venice in Leicester is a special place to enjoy a spot of brunch. Beautifully decorated with murals inspired by the classic Shakespeare tale, chandeliers and kitsch details like swing seats, it serves a daily brunch menu until midday. Highlights include the Colazione Veneziana with bacon, sausage, eggs, baked beans, grilled mushrooms, hashbrowns and toast and the pancakes with strawberries, blueberries, maple syrup and cream. It serves a bottomless Prosecco brunch on a Sunday between 12-4 with a menu that includes a list of pasta dishes alongside classic brunch items.

For something a little different check out the brunch at The Magic Garden, located behind the cobbled streets of Nottingham's Lace Market. Not only do you get to feast on delicious tapas dishes and bottomless drinks, there's tableside magic tricks too. Customers love the the flower-filled, eclectic deco of the place and say brunch is a great experience.

For elevated brunch dishes head to Fête where you can dine on the likes of beef short rib Benedict and fried chicken kimchi on Cheddar waffles. There's also a lovely list of bao buns available. Customers say the food is amazing every visit and also praise the great coffee, friendly staff and buzzy atmosphere.

Gastrono-me is a buzzy, all-day restaurant located in a lovely spot in Bury St Edmunds. The brunch menu features tasty dishes including the deluxe salmon bagel with hash browns, Cheddar, herbed cream cheese and egg, mac 'n' cheese and the Gastrono-Me hash with diced potato, chorizo, bacon, tomatoes, peppers and a fried egg. There's the option to go bottomless too, with bottles of prosecco and fruit juices brought to the table so you can create your own Mimosas.

The Pantry is both a fine food shop and restaurant which receives high ratings from customers who praise both the high quality food and friendly service. The daily brunch menu features dishes including crushed avocado bruschetta with grilled tomato, sriracha and dukka, eggs benedict and a list of tempting bakes and cakes. There are brunch cocktails on offer too, as well as a children's menu with both toddler and older kid's portion sizes.

At pretty restaurant The Florist you dine surrounded by stunning pink trees. The food is equally Instagrammable, especially the popular brunch menu. Dishes including poached eggs and asparagus with smashed artichoke and Parmesan on sourdough and the superfruit maple waffle are beautifully presented as well as being totally delicious.

Popular traditional Spanish tapas restaurant El Pirata serves a set brunch menu on a Saturday featuring dishes including chicken croquettes, Padron pepers, deep fried baby squid and a selection of cured Iberian meats. There's also the option to add in bottomless Sangria. Customers love it here and say the place makes them feel as if they are on holiday in Spain.

This cute eatery offers a regularly changing menu of brunch dishes with a twist and wins rave reviews from customers. Expect dishes such as French toast with ricotta, blood orange and flaked almonds and Turkish eggs with garlic yogurt and chilli butter. One thing that's always on the menu and comes highly recommended is the chicken sandwich with dried apricot, chilli jam and pickled cucumber.

For an Asian twist on brunch head to Mr Bao. Dishes include Cantonese scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and toasted bao, the Bec bao with char Siu bacon, peanut chilli crisp, onsen egg and burnt cheese and the shitake mushroom bao with pickled onions and miso. There's also the option to add on bottomless cocktail specials.

If you have a special occasion to celebrate, book a 90-minute weekend slot at The Hari, a beautiful hotel in London’s Mayfair. For around £70, you can select three courses from the impressive Italian brunch menu and enjoy bottomless cocktails including Bellinis – all the while being served by attentive staff and listening to live Italian music. What's not to love? Diners particularly rate the pancakes.

A café during the day and bistro at night, Bertram's is a stylish spot for enjoying all-day breakfast and brunch dishes such as this buttermilk pancake stack, eggs Benedict and the sourdough breakfast sandwich with a choice of fillings. Diners love the decor with exposed brick walls, fireplaces and a chic, neutral colour scheme and praise the relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. They say it's the best restaurant in the area.

Seaside spot Kith & Kin is loved by customers who say its brunch and breakfast items are 'cooked to perfection'. Menu highlights include steak and eggs with salsa verde, strawberry French toast and the sweet potato and carrot fritters. Customers also praise the friendly service and say the place is a real gem of Whitley Bay.

Atmospheric restaurant No28 Newcastle is tucked away inside the entrance to Grainger Market on Nelson Street and is a popular choice for brunch. There's patatas bravas, Mediterranean salad and artisan bread for the table, plus your choice of tapas including chorizo, meatballs, sticky chicken and crispy cauliflower. The deal includes bottles of prosecco on the table or a choice of cocktails.

Tapas may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of brunch but it's a great way to share a selection of small plates with friends. At El Tapas Grá, a much-loved Spanish restaurant in the city of Derry, Tipsy Tapas brunch is served at weekends where diners can choose three tapas from options including honey miso cauliflower, crispy calamari and pork and fennel meatballs. It's promised that the Prosecco, cocktails or beer will flow freely for 90 minutes.

Award-winning Embers is the perfect place for relaxed dining all day, with a popular breakfast and brunch menu featuring classic dishes such as avocado and poached eggs on sourdough, pancakes, eggs Benedict and full cooked breakfasts. Customers say the coffee is outstanding too and highly rate the swift service.

There are five locations of General Merchants throughout Belfast, each highly praised for their inventive brunch menu, including specials like this toasted sourdough with grilled asparagus, streaky bacon, wilted spinach, poached eggs, sundried tomato pesto and house made mushroom stuffing. Other highlights include Chinese style chilli oil scrambled eggs, the El Diablo toastie with pulled pork, ham, cheese, hashbrowns and  jalapeño slaw and the granola bowl with seasonal berries, banana and candied pecans.

Coffee shop Loft 27 is known for serving the best pancakes in County Down with a huge variety of toppings including baked apples with cinnamon and maple syrup and strawberries, banana and maple syrup. As well as these there's a wide brunch menu including breakfast wraps and bagels, full fry-ups and French toast. It's a cute place with a relaxed atmosphere and customers say the service is great too.

Overlooking Derry's city walls, Shipquay Hotel is a very special place that offers an upscale brunch in the beautiful surroundings of its tranquil restaurant. The tempting brunch menu includes dishes such as blackened Irish chicken with wild mushroom linguine, pork belly with buttered mash and the homemade pancake stack with maple syrup and pancetta.Make it bottomless with a choice of Prosecco, Rosecco, Bellinis, Mimosas or Lemon Berry Fizz.

Foundry Project is a super-stylish eatery in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, which offers a bottomless brunch where you can linger over unlimited Prosecco or cocktails, including Bellinis, for two hours. The food choices include hash brown nachos, a brunch burger, avocado on sourdough with hummus, tomatoes and poached eggs and a full English breakfast. It’s a perfect weekend hangout, and customers rate the food really highly.

Olive Tree Brasserie is a light, bright and contemporary Greek restaurant, situated in one of the best locations in town. Its take on bottomless brunch is served between 11am and 4pm every Saturday and not only is the drink freeflowing, the food is too! Customers say it's great value for money with dishes including avocado and grilled halloumi on sourdough, aubergine fritters, meatballs and whitebait with aioli. Drinks include Prosecco, a selection of cocktails, lager and soft drinks and you must order one dish and drink each at a time.

The extremely pink venue Tonight Josephine is the place to go when you want a side of partying with your brunch. Expect epic tunes from tribute acts and DJs, dancing, singing and 90 minutes of cocktails, bubbles or beer. Food-wise, choose from Caesar salad, a buttermilk chicken burger, pulled pork burger or vegan loaded tachos.

Found in the trendy Merchant City area of Glasgow, Bar Home offers a relaxed yet electric vibe. There's a standrad brunch menu with the big Scottish breakfast and an array of massive breakfast baps or you can go all out with the pre-bookable bottomless brunch, which also features pizzas and burgers. The drinks options are unlimited cocktails, beer or prosecco and, according to happy customers, they’re topped up so regularly you don’t have to ask for a refill.

Rabble, in Edinburgh’s New Town, is a classy spot that offers a boozy brunch for under £40. The price includes a welcome cocktail and continental breakfast items for the table to share as well as bottomless Prosecco while you’re eating. Quality is at the heart of Rabble’s ethos and all of the menu options are seriously tempting. The chorizo and sweet potato hash and the Belgian waffles with coconut yogurt, berries and honey are particularly popular, while customers also praise the buzzy atmosphere.

Hugely popular independently owned restaurant The Spiritualist serves a popular weekend brunch menu with dishes including woodland bruschetta with wild mushrooms, tomato and garlic, breakfast quesadilla with sausage, bacon, mozzarella and a poached egg and a dedicated waffle menu. You can make it boozy, which includes a Bellini on arrival plus two cocktails of your choice, plus there are regular musical themed brunch events with live entertainment.

It may be a chain but the Slug & Lettuce in Chelmsford wins rave reviews for its brunch menu, laid back vibe and great service. The pub overlooks the river making it a lovely spot to enjoy the menu of delicious brunch options including the doughnut and waffle stack with salted caramel sauce and cheesecake mousse, poached eggs on toasted waffles and the buttermilk chicken burger. For under £40 you can add two hours of cocktails, prosecco, pints of Amstell or mocktails.

Situated on Brighton’s seafront, The New Club has been serving the town’s foodies since 2013, serving elevated American diner-style food. The wide brunch menu serves classic dishes such as pancakes with a variety of sweet and savoury toppings, a full English and eggs benedict, as well as a selection of tacos, salads and burgers. There's a bottomless option too, with 1.5 hours of freeflowing Prosecco or Mimosas.

The fun atmosphere keeps people going back to Blame Gloria in the heart of Bristol. Throughout the year you'll be entertained by themes including Lose Yourself To Disco, Abba and Drag Me to Brunch, while you sip bottomless Prosecco, Amaretto Serenade, Aperol Spritz and Sex on the Beach cocktail jugs. Dishes include Caesar salad served with fries, pulled pork burger and loaded potato tots with chill beef, salsa and guacamole.

Cosy Club is one of the most iconic buildings in Bournemouth. Split across three beautifully decorated floors complete with chandeliers, bright art deco murals and shabby-chic furniture, it's a popular spot to catch up with friends. The brunch menu includes the garden breakfast with veggie sausage, eggs, avocado and pea crush, harissa beans, house rostis, mushrooms and vine tomatoes and American pancakes stacked with smoked bacon, blueberries and maple syrup. You can also add bottomless bubbles, cocktails, smoothies and soft drinks for an additional charge.

The Terrace Exeter, is the place to go on Saturdays if you want a rocking brunch with themes such as Beyonce V Rihanna, divas and Disney. As well as the banging tunes you get two hours of bottomless prosecco, cocktails or beer, plus either a pancake stack, smashed avocado and eggs Benedict. Customers say it's an experience not to be missed.

With its quirky decor, attentive service and beautifully presented cocktails, Dirty Martini should be on everyone's list when in Cardiff. From Wednesday to Saturday, you can book a 90-minute Martini brunch with free-flowing cocktails, prosecco or beer. The delicious food featuring items such as beef and cheese sliders, grilled chicken skewers and mushroom arancini is served in a birdcage, which makes for a super photo opportunity. 

Based in the heart of Swansea, Founders & Co. is a food hall and bar with several retail outlets making it the perfect place to wile away a few hours.  It serves a bottomless brunch every day where you can choose from a menu of pizzas, burritos, tacos and burgers plus free flowing cocktails or mocktailsfor 90 minutes. Diners rate the fun atmosphere and wide choice of food.

Dubbed Leeds most Instagrammable restaurant, Flèur serves a varied brunch menu including dishes such as chicken and cheese naan, avocado and smoked salmon on toast, pulled beef brisket hash, French toast, pancakes, burgers, pastas and a full English. There's also the option to upgrade to a bottomless brunch with beer, prosecco and cocktails including pink gin fizz and limoncello spritz flowing for 90 minutes.

Situated within the beautiful former Terry’s Chocolate Orange building, Impossible York is an experience not to be missed. Bottomless brunch is served every day from noon until 6pm and diners can choose from either one small plate such as smoked houmous and cauliflower wings plus one side or a larger burger, veggie burger or hotdog, alongside bottomless Prosecco, gin cocktails, wine, beer and soft drinks.