‘Tis the season to have brunch in the most festive setting…or however the song goes…

Us Londoners love a good brunch, whether it’s teamed up with bottomless bubbles on a weekend, or a warming oat milk latte on a weekday morning. In recent years, London has caught up with the likes of vibrant brunchin’ cities like Paris, New York and Milan, providing a wealth of breakfast options in some of the most beautiful surroundings.

This festive season is no different, with stylish restaurants and upmarket cafés really pulling out the stops with their opulent decor and stunning floral arrangements, adorned with twinkling fairy lights, red berries and festive sparkle, providing a perfect atmosphere of glamour and relaxation to enjoy.

Whether you’re snacking on a simple avo’ on toast, whilst sitting underneath a canopy of Christmas baubles or enjoying a hot shakshuka alongside a glass of something more sparkling than coffee, London offers students the opportunity to brunch in style, in a deluxe, snug environment.

Welcome to Student Luxe’s choice of the best, most luxurious christmas brunches in London.

Dalloway Terrace

Featuring an indulgent breakfast menu where you can choose a hot drink, juice, starter and main from a selection of delicious brunch options, Dalloway Terrace has created an extravagant wintry greenery with a laid-back, luxurious ambience; ideal for watching the world go by in one of the most Instagrammable hotspots in London. We couldn’t think of a better place to enjoy brunch within a wintry wonderland. Oh, and they make buttermilk pancakes with strawberries and cream. Are you sold yet?

34 Mayfair

Located in the heart of prestigious Mayfair, 34 Mayfair oozes pure opulence from start to finish, from its Christmassy interior, impeccably designed with a glittering Christmas tree, red-berried wreaths and a breathtaking ceiling installation of smartly wrapped colourful presents and festive baubles.

Head Chef, John Edwards, has put his own twist on the classic ‘brunch’, conjuring a selection of mouth-watering English brunch dishes like Argyll smoked salmon and caviar to middle-eastern shakshuka, deliciously paired with an array of limited-edition Christmas cocktails.

For those looking for an even more substantial meal – and in true British tradition – 34 Mayfair offers customers a classic Sunday roast, providing a classy, festive brunch experience to kick off the Christmas season in style.

Café Dior @ Harrods

Prepare yourselves for the Christmas spectacle of the year. If you take yourself down to Brompton Road, you may notice that the exterior design of Harrods looks remarkably different to normal.

In an unprecedented festive move, fashion house Dior has changed Harrods history, marking its 70th year serving customers in the legendary store by altering the exterior lights display and transforming the world-famous landmark into an enthralling, gingerbread wonderland.

With a glittering ship installation greeting customers as they enter, amidst the twinkling fairy lights and gingerbread window displays, pay a visit to Café Dior which combines high-end fashion with a delicious brunch spread in a gingerbread extravaganza - are you following the theme yet?

The Dior takeover continues in their brand new café which takes inspiration from childhood fairytale Hansel and Gretel, transforming the space into a gingerbread utopia, with a warm toffee, cream and gold colour palette, deluxe toile de Jouy chairs and  gold-infused tableware adorned with the iconic maison’s Cannage motif. 

Gather a group together and indulge in a glorious breakfast with options ranging from a delicious selection of melt-in-the-mouth pastries, french-style omelettes topped with smoked salmon or a light granola bowl drizzled with cashew butter, greek yoghurt and an additional winter fruit compote.

Aqua Shard

Aqua Shard, the exclusive British contemporary restaurant located on the 31st floor of The Shard, offers customers a delicious Christmas brunch with show-stopping views of the city. 

Choose from Aqua Shard’s classic three-course menu or their decadent wine-tasting brunch, which incorporates the best of British cuisine with impeccably selected wines for each course. From a full English breakfast to organic butter waffles, potato gnocchi to the most delicious Eggs Benedict, all washed down with a glass of fine European wine alongside a mouth-watering dessert, festive brunching 31 floors above the hustle and bustle of London isn’t one you’ll be forgetting in a hurry.

The Ivy Chelsea Garden

It’s not hard to miss the incredible Christmas festive decorations outside the glamorous Ivy Chelsea Garden, where the restaurant’s elaborate façade features an eye-catching green bow, hung with a gigantic sprig of gold mistletoe, surrounded by enormous golden geese and pheasants ready to take off before Christmas and two cute monkeys dressed in green top hats patrolling the door as you enter.

Depending on the time you like to brunch, the Ivy Chelsea Garden offers both breakfast and brunch menus featuring scrumptious British classics, healthy food options and filling mains, complemented with a dazzling selection of cocktails in collaboration with Veuve Clicquot.

The perfect restaurant for a truly luxurious festive brunch.

So, who are we to know about the best brunch spots?

We are Student Luxe, a luxury student accommodation company that houses guests in hundreds of deluxe apartments in and around Central London. We’re a group of adventurous people who adore the city, and regularly explore the best that London has to offer.

We’re foodies at heart, love to travel and if you’ll probably catch one of us at one of the newest, most stylish restaurants, cafés or bars that regularly pop up around the city. We know our stuff, and now, we’re sharing our favourite places with you so that you can enjoy the finest attractions in your area.

….Meet you there.