You might recognise the name Brother Marcus from this independent chain's first location in Angel. Since starting in 2016, the three founding friends Arthur, Alex and Tas have impressively grown the concept to sites all over London - from Borough Market to South Kensington - but Covent Garden is their newest restaurant, positioned right in the heart of the action.
Brother Marcus is actually named after Alex's little brother, Marcus, whose infectious friendliness and ability to make instant friends inspired the gang, imagining that this is how their restaurants would feel. The Covent Garden branch is no different, but while some of the other sites feel a little more relaxed, we think you'll be super impressed by this swanky interior scheme.
On-trend textured walls meet atmospheric lighting, while suede-upholstered banquettes rub up next to rich, organic tiling. With hanging plants and plenty of light, it's a beautiful space which, by the way, can also be hired for private events.
Brother Marcus Covent Garden offers week day breakfast, weekend brunch and all-day modern Eastern Mediterranean dishes. Perfect for a morning work meeting, you might try one of the breakfast pitas with feta and spinach or perhaps smoky shakshuka. At the weekends, the brioche is a must try, loaded with lemon cardamom curd, cheesecake cream, cardamom meringues, caramelised pistachios
and candied lemon peel, for those with a sweet tooth. Plus, if you're in the mood to par-tay, you have to try a brunch cocktail like the Mov Lavanta which mixes pink peppercorn infused gin, damson syrup, lemon juice and lavender foam.
Until the evening, a mezze selection allows for both singular and shared dining experiences. For example, you could mix and match charred celeriac with turmeric, lemon and dill aioli, as well as pan seared bream and roasted chicken with sun-dried tomato harissa, alongside fluffy pita breads and dips.