Brother Marcus - Balham

An artisan eatery in central Balham, Brother Marcus is an integral member of the family. Where a tranquil, Scandanavian vibe hums in the background of your breakfast or supper, this is a cosy and intimate joint for those in the know.

Welcome to Brother Marcus' cool and calm oasis. Rustic picnic and bistro tables form the baseline for this relaxed establishment. It's all about chilled, communal dining here. And with heaps of miniature potted plants, decor constructed from natural materials and a cutesy patio out back, now's the time to reconnect to your inner zen and prepare your tastebuds for a bowlful of soul.

Can you imagine a more perfect start to the day? Welcome the sun with the signature Marcus breakfast (with its own delicious, vegetarian counterpart), the colourful chia seed bowl or a loaded pork pita. Other dishes take inspiration from the Middle East and Africa with the likes of Harissa eggs, the tomatoey goodness of smoky shakshuka and Lebanese stuffed pancakes. The world is your oyster before you've even properly woken up!

As we drift into the evening, delightful, small plates take to the stage. With a gorgeous mezze menu, get sharing with your loved ones over some kefir fried chicken, crispy pork belly, baked Thessalian manouri cheese and a herby fenugreek chicken with hazelnut dukkha. Make it a real feast with some fresh pita, fennel tzatziki and, of course, a bowlful of freshly blitzed houmous. After all, life is for sharing, especially with family.