Brawn is a neighbourhood restaurant at 49 Columbia Road in East London. Opened in 2010, it has built its identity around relaxed hospitality, carefully sourced ingredients and cooking that changes with the seasons.
The food is ingredient led, allowing vegetables, meat and seafood to take the focus when they are at their best. Smaller plates encourage sharing and give diners the freedom to build a meal across several flavours rather than follow a rigid format.
Wine is a significant part of the experience, with a list that favours characterful bottles and naturally minded producers. Staff can help match a glass or bottle to the changing dishes, whether the visit is for lunch or dinner.
The informal room, artwork and record led soundtrack support a convivial style without distracting from the cooking. As the menu changes regularly, guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should discuss the day’s dishes and preparation with the team before ordering.
Address: 49 Columbia Road, London E2 7RG, England
Brawn Menu
Snacks
Bread and butter
Valencia almonds
Nocellara olives
Carlingford oyster and mignonette
Cantabrian anchovies and rosemary oil
Salame di coscia
Panisse, olive tapenade and sage
Starters
Marinated aubergine, datterini tomatoes, pine nuts and graceburn
Tomatoes, barattiere cucumber, nectarine and ricotta salata
Cornish tuna tartare, marinated peppers and olives
Vitello tonnato
Mains
Courgette and ricotta cappelletti, saffron
Lobster spaghetti
Squid, cockles, coco beans and cider
Confit duck leg, fine beans, tropea onions and walnut
Pork collar, borlotti beans, fennel and radicchio
Desserts
Choux bun, vanilla ice cream and strawberry
White créme caramel and figs
Chocolate ganache, olive oil and sea salt
Colston Bassett, Dorstone, crackers and pickled plums
Aperitivo
Gin & Tonic
Vergano Spritz
Sbagliato
Negroni
Amaro Mai Tai
Martini
Braybrooke Helles Lager ½ pint
Partizan Tiny IPA ½ pint
Isastegi Natural Basque Cidre 375ml
The Kernel Brewery, Raspberry Saison 330ml
2024 Laurent Cazottes, Liqueur de Tomate 50ml
Low & No Alcohol
Sabadi Bergamotto / Aranciata
Lucky Saint Lager 330ml
Pathfinder & Tonic
Botivo & Soda
Domaine des Grottes ‘Nyctalope’, Sparkling Malvasia
Cristoph Neumeister ‘Sabotage’ Sauvignon Blanc
By The Glass
Prices: 125ml and 500ml where shown.
NV Casa Belfi, Col Fondo, Veneto
Glera
NV Eric Taillet, Egali’T, Champagne
Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
2024 Angiolino Maule, Masieri Bianco, Veneto
Garganega
2025 Cati Ribot, Son Llebre Blanc, Mallorca
Giró Ros, Malvasia, Prensal Blanc
2025 Guttarolo, Carsia, Puglia
Verdeca
2023 Les Vins du Clair Obscur, Le Chat Blanc, Burgundy
Chardonnay
2025 Franz Weninger, Szürke & Feher, Burgenland
Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc
2024 Domaine Plaisance, Le Rose, Fronton
Negrette, Gamay, Syrah
2023 De Fermo, Le Cince, Abruzzo
Montepulciano
2024 Folias de Baco, Renegado, Douro
Field Blend
2023 Thomas Julien, Sur le Fil, Southern Rhône (chilled)
Grenache, Syrah
2025 Laurent Saillard, Un Été Partagé, Loire
Gamay, Grolleau
2022 Sclavos, Orgion, Kefalonia
Mavrodaphne