4.8
- 4.8Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Energetic
2026
From the OpenTable editors: Fifteen years on Columbia Road and Brawn still sets the standard by which east London restaurants are measured. Ed Wilson and Josie Stead run a kitchen of quiet conviction, the kind of place where Cantabrian anchovies are a fixture and the pork and pistachio terrine has earned its permanence on the menu through sheer force of quality. Over 300 natural wines and a deft cocktail list—try the blood orange margarita—keep pace with the cooking. The National Restaurant Awards have long championed Brawn as a near-perfect neighbourhood restaurant, and inside, whitewashed brick and a convivial hum bear that out and keep Londoners coming back. London Icons were chosen by a panel of top hospitality critics and industry leaders, appointed by OpenTable, from a pre-selected shortlist.
Executive chef: Ed Wilson
GBP 70.00 per person
7 - 9 people
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Friday evenings are a great choice if you want buzz, guests describe Brawn as particularly buzzy on Friday nights.
Yes, Brawn is often chosen for anniversaries and special nights, with guests praising attentive service, an intimate atmosphere and thoughtful wine pairings.
Brawn comes alive midweek and on Friday evenings, while their Tue–Sat lunchtime service (12:00–14:30) is a lovely, calmer option if you prefer a quieter, sunny lunch.
Portions at Brawn are generally well judged, guests report that a starter, main and dessert each makes for a satisfying meal, and the lunch plate is described as generous.
Brawn feels like a cosy, neighbourhood restaurant on Columbia Road with a relaxed, stylish vibe; its C-shaped layout includes a front room and a back kitchen room where you can watch the chefs at work.
Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, neat clothing is entirely appropriate; nothing formal is required.
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