Bottomless Brunch In Paddington: Why Ayllu's Samba Brunch Stands Out
Bottomless brunch in London is everywhere. Unlimited prosecco, a fixed menu, 90 minutes, next table please. Most of them are interchangeable.
Ayllu is not.
Every Saturday and Sunday at Paddington Central, Ayllu runs a 90-minute Samba Bottomless Brunch — unlimited Nikkei Japanese-Peruvian sharing plates, free-flowing drinks, and three live Samba performances during the session. The food comes from the same kitchen as the evening tasting menus. The entertainment is live, not a playlist. And the cuisine — Nikkei — is something you won't find at any other bottomless brunch in west London.
What's Included In Ayllu's Bottomless Brunch
Two packages, both running for 90 minutes:
£37pp — Bottomless Food Only Unlimited Nikkei sharing plates for the full sitting: ceviches, sushi uramaki rolls, appetisers, mains and dessert. All dishes are designed to share and keep coming throughout the session.
£55pp — Bottomless Food & Drinks Everything above, plus free-flowing drinks for the full 90 minutes. Choose from house white wine, house red wine, prosecco or the cocktail of the week at the start of your sitting — that's your choice for the session. Soft drinks available as a substitute at the same price.
The whole table must choose the same package. Last booking is at 3:45pm. The bottomless food and drinks start from your booked reservation time — the clock doesn't pause for late arrivals.
The Samba Show: What Makes It Different
Live Performances, Not Background Music
Three times every Saturday and Sunday brunch, Ayllu's Samba dancers take the floor. Each performance runs for 15 minutes. The DJ plays throughout the full session — the Samba show is a addition to, not a replacement for, the music.
Performance times every Saturday and Sunday:
1:30pm — 15 minutes
2:30pm — 15 minutes
3:30pm — 15 minutes
The Food: Nikkei Sharing Plates
This is the part most bottomless brunches get wrong — the food is an afterthought. At Ayllu, the brunch menu is built around the same Nikkei principles as the evening service. Head Sushi Chef Sandesh Baral's uramaki rolls are on the brunch menu. Head Chef Igor Pereira's sharing plates run from ceviches to grilled mains.
Expect: ceviches dressed with leche de tigre, sushi uramaki rolls, skewers, mains and dessert — all unlimited, all sharing format. The menu rotates seasonally but the format stays the same: Nikkei from start to finish.
For anyone new to Nikkei cuisine, the brunch is the most accessible way in — a relaxed, social format where the dishes keep arriving and you can try a bit of everything.
What is Nikkei cuisine? Read our guide | View the full Nikkei menu
Bottomless Brunch In Paddington: The Practicalities
Where Is Ayllu?
25 Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, London W2 6EY. Five minutes on foot from Paddington Station — head for the canal and follow Sheldon Square. The entrance is through Smith's Bar & Grill; Ayllu is downstairs.
Served by the Elizabeth line, Bakerloo line, Circle and District lines, and the Heathrow Express — making it easy to reach from across London or directly from the airport.
When Does Brunch Run?
Every Saturday 11am–4pm and Sunday 12pm–4pm. Last booking at 3:45pm. Brunch sells out most weekends — book in advance, especially for the 1pm–2pm slots which fill up fastest.
Is It Good For Groups?
Yes — the sharing plate format and the Samba entertainment make it well suited to hen parties, birthday celebrations and group catch-ups. For larger groups or private hire enquiries, contact the events team directly.
Enquire about private dining and events
Frequently Asked Questions
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90 minutes. The session starts from your booked reservation time. Last orders are placed 15 minutes before the end of your sitting.
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Yes — the whole table must choose either the Bottomless Food Only (£37pp) or the Bottomless Food & Drinks (£55pp) package. Bottomless alcohol can be substituted for bottomless soft drinks at the same price.
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Choose one from: house white wine, house red wine, prosecco, cocktail of the week, or soft drinks. Your choice is set at the start of the sitting and stays the same throughout.
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Yes. Ayllu's Samba Bottomless Brunch sells out most weekends, particularly Saturday afternoons. Book online in advance to secure your preferred time slot.
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Yes — the brunch menu includes vegetarian dishes and dietary requirements can be accommodated. Let the team know at the time of booking.
If you're looking for a bottomless brunch in Paddington that's worth the trip — this is it.
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