I love a long Bank Holiday weekend. It’s all about slowing down, spending quality time with friends and loved ones, and finding somewhere good to settle in for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
We can help with that. This August Bank Holiday, join us at Sam’s Waterside in Brentford or Sam’s Riverside in Hammersmith for a weekend of brunch, seafood, terrace dining and Sunday lunch.
August Bank Holiday weekend at Sam’s
From Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August 2026, make a long weekend of it with riverside dining, seasonal dishes and a glass of something cold on the terrace.
Start with breakfast or brunch, stay for seafood, or join us on Sunday for roast day. On Bank Holiday Monday, both restaurants are open with special hours listed below.
Bank Holiday brunch in West London
Why not start with a long, lazy breakfast or brunch? At Sam’s Waterside you can settle in for a weekend brunch in Brentford, Bloody Mary in hand. In Hammersmith, Sam’s Kitchen is also open for breakfast and brunch, with no booking required.
If the sun is out, grab a glass of Gusbourne and take your time on one of our terraces. For anyone searching for a Bank Holiday brunch in London without heading into the centre, both Brentford and Hammersmith make a very good place to spend the morning.
Sam’s Waterside: Bank Holiday menu
At Sam’s Waterside in Brentford, we have a whole grilled Dorset lobster on the menu for the Bank Holiday weekend only, served with all the sides.
There’s also Cornish pollock with saffron beurre blanc, mussels and samphire on the August menu. Browse the current Sam’s Waterside à la carte menu before you visit.
With weekend brunch, seafood and Sunday lunch all on the agenda, Sam’s Waterside is an easy Brentford option for anyone deciding where to eat over the Bank Holiday weekend in West London.
Book Sam’s WatersideSam’s Riverside: Bank Holiday menu
Over in Hammersmith, Sam’s Riverside is our Thames-side restaurant in W6. The menu celebrates British seafood and seasonal produce, with the Riverside lobster roll and deluxe fruits de mer both made for a long lunch by the water.
On Sunday, it’s roast day too. If you’re looking for a Sunday roast in Hammersmith, see the Sam’s Riverside Sunday lunch menu and make a riverside afternoon of it.
You can also browse all current Sam’s Riverside food and drink menus.
Book Sam’s RiversideBank Holiday Monday opening hours
We’re open as usual over the weekend. Our Monday 31 August 2026 Bank Holiday opening hours are:
Sam’s Waterside: 9am–4:30pm
Sam’s Riverside: 12pm–3:30pm, then 5pm–8pm
Sam’s Kitchen: 9am–3pm (no booking required)
If you’re looking for restaurants open on Bank Holiday Monday in West London, we’d love to see you in Brentford or Hammersmith.
I hope you have a great one.
Sam, Fanny and the team
August Bank Holiday at Sam’s FAQs
Where can I eat over the August Bank Holiday weekend in West London?
Sam’s Waterside in Brentford and Sam’s Riverside in Hammersmith are open over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with brunch, seafood, terrace dining and Sunday lunch options across the two restaurants.
Is Sam’s Waterside open on Bank Holiday Monday?
Yes. On Monday 31 August 2026, Sam’s Waterside is open from 9am to 4:30pm.
Is Sam’s Riverside open on Bank Holiday Monday?
Yes. On Monday 31 August 2026, Sam’s Riverside is open from 12pm to 3:30pm and again from 5pm to 8pm.
Can I have brunch at Sam’s over the Bank Holiday weekend?
Yes. Sam’s Waterside in Brentford serves weekend breakfast and brunch, and Sam’s Kitchen in Hammersmith is also open for breakfast and brunch.
Is there a special Bank Holiday dish at Sam’s Waterside?
For the August Bank Holiday weekend, Sam’s Waterside is serving a whole grilled Dorset lobster with sides as a weekend-only special, alongside seasonal dishes such as Cornish pollock with saffron beurre blanc, mussels and samphire.
Where can I eat seafood in Hammersmith over the Bank Holiday weekend?
Sam’s Riverside in Hammersmith is a riverside seafood restaurant serving seasonal dishes including its lobster roll and deluxe fruits de mer, subject to availability.
Can I have a Sunday roast at Sam’s Riverside?
Yes. Sunday is roast day at Sam’s Riverside in Hammersmith, with Sunday lunch served by the Thames.
Do I need to book for the Bank Holiday weekend?
Booking is recommended for Sam’s Waterside and Sam’s Riverside, especially for brunch, Sunday lunch and popular terrace times. Sam’s Kitchen does not require a booking.
