Aubaine Boulangerie & Patisserie, South Kensington

262 Brompton Road, London, SW3 2AS
Ph: (020 7052 062
www.aubaine.co.uk
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Three words sum up this fabulous brunch place - charming French waiters. They are so friendly and efficient, you feel like you are somewhere other than London... like Provence perhaps? Well, not quite, but it is a very nice change to have amazingly polished service.

The service is also very prompt, particularly when you are an hour late for your reserved hour and a half time slot. (England happened to switch onto daylight saving that day, and some of us kind of forgot.) Aubaine is so popular with the locals, you are given time slots.

The breakfast menu consists of a great selection of croissants, fresh crusty baguettes and delightful pastries as well as light and fluffy omelettes where you can choose your own combination of toppings.

Great coffee and a relaxed, true café ambience make this a lovely place to go for Sunday Brunch. You can also pick up some delectable macaroons at the pastries counter on the way out!

This London Brunch Review was by the Brunch Book Club London. We like to visit great breakfast cafés and brunch restaurants around London and provide independent brunch reviews. We only make recommendations for good brunch places in London such as Aubaine Restaurant, Boulangerie & Patisserie, South Kensington.

Lots Road Pub And Dining Rooms, Chelsea Harbour

Address: 114 Lots Road, London, SW10 0RJ
Phone: 020 7352 6645
Nearest tube: Sloane Square and then get the bus down the Kings Road hopping off before the bridge
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More dining room than pub, this little gem is a local favourite for 20-something young professionals living in Chelsea Harbour, South Kensington and the Sands end of Fulham. I say that simply because I don't think I have ever seen anybody in there over 35 on the few times that I have been there. It could have something to do with its "in-the-know" location, being at the funkier Vivienne Westwood end of the Kings Road amongst all of the antique furniture shops. Or perhaps I am just thinking of my friends who go there all the time. Due to all of the long wooden dining tables - set with interesting seating options including a row of reclaimed red velvet cinema chairs - this is a great place to meet up with all of your friends for Sunday lunch... as long as you are prepared to speak loudly over the noise from the other diners. The menu changes everyday and the food is quality English stodge. I opted for my usual Bangers & Mash (they just do them so well here) whilst the others went for similarly hearty options such as shepherds pie, roasted pheasant and creamy rissotto. There are slightly lighter meals on offer including crab salad, fish cakes and roast cod which also went down a treat. The sticky toffee pudding is one of the highlights on the menu as the friendly staff like to boast. But I have to say I am inclined to agree!

This London Brunch Review was by the Brunch Book Club London. We like to visit great breakfast cafés and brunch restaurants around London and provide independent brunch reviews. We only make recommendations for good brunch places in London such as Lots Road Pub and Dining Rooms, just off the Kings Road, Chelsea Harbour, Near Sands End of Fulham, Central London.