Brother Marcus launches festive East Mediterranean sharing menus and cocktails

East-Mediterranean restaurant group Brother Marcus has launched a festive menu offering across its seven London locations, running until the 31^st December 2025. Designed for group dining, the seasonal menus showcase the bold flavours of the East Mediterranean through a selection of sharing dishes and curated drinks packages.

 The standard menu features dishes such as Roasted Beetroot Houmous with herb oil and Urfa chilli, served with warm za’atar pitas, and Crispy Aubergine Skewers accompanied by shatta sauce and labneh. Main courses include Pan-seared Sea Bream with almond and dill gremolata, and Slow-roasted Shoulder of Lamb with black lime, pomegranate and caramelised chestnuts. Desserts on offer comprise Kataifi Cheesecake with preserved lemon curd and pistachio baklava.

The premium menu presents a more elaborate selection, with starters like Smoked Aubergine Baba Ghanoush and Charred Celeriac with dill and lime aioli. Mains include Whole Roasted Plaice with smoked mussels and burnt butter, and Slow-roasted Beef Short Ribs served with giant couscous and Graviera cheese. Both festive menus are available for groups of four or more diners and are priced at £49 (standard) and £59 (premium) per person.

To complement the food, Brother Marcus has introduced two drink packages. The Classic Collection (£180) features Sauvignon Blanc from Piedmont, French Malbec, and Keo Lager from Cyprus. The Premium Collection (£299), with Vinho Verde, organic Côtes du Rhône, and Greek Rakomelo, a honey liqueur traditionally served warm. Among the other drink options, there are Prosecco, Champagne Gremillet, and a Greek Paloma cocktail made with tequila, Mastiha and pink grapefruit.

Each Brother Marcus location has been seasonally decorated by designer Sophie Malpas, whose work appears in Dishoom and in collaboration with fashion brand Rixo. Decorations vary by site, with the Soho branch featuring metallic drapes and gold accents, Canary Wharf adorned with a large Christmas tree and pomegranate-themed details, and Angel dressed with paper stars and rustic ornaments.

The group has also collaborated with Planteray Rum – recently awarded World’s Best Pot Still Rum at the 2025 World Rum Awards—to create a festive cocktail menu. Among the concoctions for this latter, there are Solstice Daiquiri, Rum Mulled Wine, and a Rum Orange Hot Chocolate.

Founded in 2016 by friends Tasos Gaitanos and Alex Large, Brother Marcus has expanded from a single Balham café to a multi-site operation. The founders draw inspiration from East Mediterranean hospitality and cuisine, aiming to bring a sense of warmth and community to their dining experience.

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For further information and reservations, visit Brother Marcus’ website here.