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Restaurant
Brawn
Ed Wilson's Columbia Road natural-wine bistro — the East End's most consistent neighbourhood kitchen
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Bethnal Green |
$$$ Upscale for Restaurant
| 12:00 - 14:15 Tue-Sun, 17:30 - 22:15 Mon-Sat, closed Sun dinner
| Last reviewed: May 2026 Brawn opened on Columbia Road in late 2010 as a partnership between chef Ed Wilson and natural-wine importer Eric Narioo of Caves de Pyrene; Wilson now runs the room solo. The cooking is plates-of-the-day French-and-Italian — pig in many forms (the name is not accidental), plancha vegetables, raw fish, quiet British pastry. Bib Gourmand since opening, a Michelin Plate in the 2026 Guide. The natural-wine list is one of the deepest in London. Sunday on Columbia Road's flower market then lunch at Brawn is the East London weekend the audience comes back for.
Editor's Tip
Sunday lunch on flower-market day is the canonical visit — book the front window two weeks ahead. Ask the staff to walk you through the natural-wine list rather than ordering yourself; the by-the-glass programme rotates weekly and is the cleanest education in the genre London offers.
At a Glance
- View
- Canal View, Street Scene
Views & Setting
View Type
Canal View, Street Scene
View Quality
Good
Indoor Terrace Waterfront
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Brawn — reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Brawn?
Brawn is located in Bethnal Green, London — 49 Columbia Road, London E2 7RG.
What are the opening hours of Brawn?
Brawn is open 12:00 - 14:15 Tue-Sun, 17:30 - 22:15 Mon-Sat, closed Sun dinner.
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