The Brush East London Grand Café, a top-rated brunch venue in Shoreditch, is winning over diners with its imaginative weekend menu, live DJ and bottomless cocktail options – without the hefty price tag.
Situated on the ground floor of the art'otel London Hoxton (operated by the Hoxton Hotel Group), the venue serves its weekend brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-4pm. Executive Chef Ryan Matheson's menu blends classic European brasserie flair with distinctive East London culinary influences.
Creative dishes and standout pancakes
The star attraction is the 'Cake in Pan' – a range of loaded pancakes featuring innovative sweet and savoury toppings, plus seasonal specials. Choices include a peri peri chicken stack with scallions, piparra peppers and crispy rice noodles; maple pork belly on corn pancakes with chilli, apple and chorizo jam; and oxtail on a sweet potato pancake stack with pickled red onion and poached egg.
For purists, there are egg classics like Eggs Benedict and Eggs Royale, alongside heartier choices such as braised short ribs with mac & cheese. Sweeter options include brioche French toast piled high with red berries, mascarpone, vanilla butter and maple syrup, while an in-house patisserie counter showcases fresh croissants, eclairs and blueberry amandine tarts.
Great-value packages and electric atmosphere
A regular weekend brunch package offers an aperitif and two courses for £25 per person. Diners can upgrade to a boozy brunch by adding bottomless cocktail pitchers for £35 per person, providing two hours of unlimited refills of Aperol Spritz, Strawberry Margaritas, Pimm's or Coalition Beer jugs.
The venue captures Shoreditch's dynamic art culture with floor-to-ceiling windows and large-scale interior art pieces by renowned local street artist D*Face. Diners describe the ambience as "electric" and "bouncing," steering clear of the clinical atmosphere often linked with hotel restaurants. A live DJ plays throughout weekend brunch service, and when conditions permit, a 70-seat outdoor terrace shielded by greenery lets guests soak up the Shoreditch atmosphere while dining outdoors.
