Canova Hall is one of Brixton's most celebrated destinations — a vast, light-filled bar and restaurant at 42 Coldharbour Lane that blends Italian street food, a house-distilled gin programme, and creative cocktails under one roof. Whether you're coming for wood-fired pizza on a weeknight, bottomless brunch on a Saturday, or cocktails before a gig, Canova Hall has built a loyal following since opening in 2018.
Signature items
Saturday and Sunday sittings, 90 minutes. Booking required.
Minimum group size applies. Contact the venue for current availability.
Premium party package. Minimum group size applies.
Light Italian doughnuts with lemon cream filling — a brunch favourite at Canova Hall.
Calorie figures are approximate and based on standard portion sizes. Confirm with staff for dietary needs.
| Item | Approx. Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Padron Peppers | ~60 kcal | £4 |
| Zucchini Fries | ~220 kcal | £5 |
| Margherita Pizza | ~700 kcal | £12 |
| Say Cheese Pizza | ~800 kcal | £13 |
| Smokey Bandit Pizza | ~850 kcal | £13 |
| Tartufo Tagliatelle | ~650 kcal | £15 |
| Slow Beef Rigatoni | ~750 kcal | £16 |
Like-for-like comparison of pizza, pasta and cocktail prices across comparable London bar-restaurants.
| Category | Canova Hall | Honest Burgers | Pizza Pilgrims | Flat Iron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest starter | £4 | £3.50 | £5 | £4 |
| Main pizza / main course | £12–£16 | £12–£15 | £11–£15 | £10–£14 |
| Cocktail | £10–£12 | £9–£12 | £9–£11 | £9–£12 |
| Bottomless brunch (pp) | £35–£38.50 | N/A | £35–£45 | N/A |
Canova Hall opened in 2018 in the heart of Brixton on Coldharbour Lane, transforming a 10,000 sq ft Victorian building into one of South London's most inventive hospitality spaces. Operated by Urban Pubs and Bars — the group behind venues including Martello Hall and Serata Hall — Canova Hall was conceived as far more than a restaurant: by day it functions as a co-working space with hot desks; by evening it shifts into a buzzing bar and dining room; and on weekends it becomes a bottomless brunch destination and live-events venue.
The food programme has always centred on Italian street food — wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and sharing plates made with quality produce. The kitchen became known for inventive combinations like the Smokey Bandit pizza (smoked pancetta, truffle taleggio, potato) and a truffle tagliatelle that regularly draws praise in reviews. Alongside the food, Canova Hall invested in a house gin distilled on-site in a custom American still, giving the drinks programme a distinctive identity that few London venues can match.
The venue's versatility — co-working, dining, cocktail bar, live events, and corporate hire all under one roof — has made it a community anchor in Brixton. In its later years Canova Hall began trading under the Urban Pubs and Bars umbrella more explicitly, and the brand has since been relaunched as The Ferndale, though the space, food philosophy, and team remain consistent with the original Canova Hall ethos.
Book a table, check current menus, and explore bottomless brunch options on the official Urban Pubs and Bars website.
Visit Canova Hall (The Ferndale) in BrixtonCanova Hall is at 42 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8LP, in the heart of Brixton village. It is a short walk from Brixton Underground station on the Victoria line.
Canova Hall serves Italian-inspired food including wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta dishes, and sharing starters such as padron peppers, zucchini fries, and truffle arancini. The kitchen focuses on quality seasonal produce with bold flavours.
Starters begin at around £4–£5, pizzas range from £12 to £14.50, and pasta dishes run from £14.50 to £16. Cocktails start at £10. A typical meal for two with drinks comes to around £60–£80 including service.
Yes. Canova Hall offers a popular bottomless brunch on Saturday and Sunday, priced from £35 per person. The package includes 90 minutes of unlimited Italian fizz, craft beer, Canova Margarita Punch, and a Make-Your-Own Bubbly Cocktail Kit (Bellinis, Mimosas, Strawberry Royales), plus a food dish.
Yes. Canova Hall distils its own gin on-site using a custom American still — a rare feature for a London bar-restaurant. House G&Ts start from £8.60, and craft serves such as the Hackney G&T (East London Liquor Co.) are available at £12.
Canova Hall has rebranded as The Ferndale under the Urban Pubs and Bars group. The venue at 42 Coldharbour Lane continues to operate with the same food philosophy, co-working offer and events programme. Always check the official website for the latest name and details.
Canova Hall accepts walk-ins, though booking is recommended for weekend brunch and peak evening service. Tables for larger groups and bottomless brunch sittings should be reserved in advance through the official website.
The cocktail menu includes the Sweet Manuel (El Jimador Blanco, strawberries, basil, lime, balsamic) at £12, the Kiwi Caipirinha (Abelha Silver Organic Cachaça, kiwi, ginger) at £10, the Red Berry Spritz at £11, and a popular Hazelnut Espresso Martini. House G&Ts start from £8.60.
Yes. Canova Hall offers corporate hire, team away days, private dining and live event spaces across its 10,000 sq ft venue. Party packages range from the Tavola Italiano sharing feast at £15 per person to the full Festa Italiano package at £35 per person. Contact the venue directly for current availability and pricing.