Entry № 987_LON · Verified Apr 2026
About
Columbia Road's definitive natural-wine bar runs Mediterranean small plates and an all-things-pork section across two simple rooms — Brawn's near-religious following among London's chef community is the clearest endorsement it has.
Mediterranean small plates menu with an 'all things pork' section in 2 simple but stylish rooms.
Editors’ notes
“What can I say? Probably one of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time. My friend knew this place well and guessed I would love it, but the experience exceeded even my expectations. First of all, a big shout out to our server Imogen, who looked after us perfectly. We went all out, starting with two glasses of cha…”
“Fantastic restaurant. The 2 mains (anglotti and the monkfish) were fantastic. The sauces on the dishes were delicious. The tarte tatin for dessert was perfect. Very good service and really nice ambience. Very cool space”
“Over prices for the portions! Wines are over priced for the pours and quality! Tucked just around the corner from Columbia Road, famous for its vibrant flower market, Brawn is easy to miss. There’s no prominent sign above the entrance — just a small notice on the door displaying the day’s menu. It feels understated, a…”
“Food was fantastic. We shared: - Parmesan Fritters - Pear, radicchio, gorgonzola and walnut salad - Raw scallops with bergamot - Squid with puntarelle and anchovy - Nerverti, coco beans and violet artichokes - Delica pumpkin tortelli - Wild boar ragu pappardelle - Brill - Cheese I especially looooved all the starters……”