About Brawn
Brawn is a neighbourhood restaurant on London’s Columbia Road, opened in 2010 and is owned and operated by chef Ed Wilson alongside business partner and wife Josie Stead. The restaurant focuses on quality ingredient-led, seasonal cooking that compliments a discerning natural-leaning wine list, delivered with genuine warmth and hospitality.
The menu is inspired by the seasons with a deep respect for produce and a love of regional, life-affirming cooking. The wine list takes a democratic approach with much of the front of house being involved in its development. The space is pared back with a carefully curated art collection, and deep, rotating record playlist adding to the restaurant’s charm.
Since its opening, Brawn has gained a reputation as a unique and well-loved East London destination, where the relaxed environment and welcoming, knowledgeable team make it the very definition of neighbourhood dining. The menu is inspired by the seasons with a deep respect for produce and a love of regional, life-affirming cooking. The wine list takes a democratic approach with much of the front of house being involved in its development. The space is paired back, with a carefully curated art collection, and deep, rotating record playlist adding to the restaurant’s charm.
Brawn has also achieved a reach far beyond the boundaries of E2, hosting frequent collaborations with like-minded restaurateurs, chefs and winemakers from across the globe. Brawn continues to push boundaries with furthering their love of food, wine and music by collaborating with Gilles Peterson to put on two festivals each year – Ricci Weekender (Sicily) and the Brawnswood tent at We Out Here festival (Dorset).
Workplace Culture
Our business was founded on an ethos that we are proud to say remains consistently at the heart of why we do, what we do. We care deeply for our team and factor them into the decisions we make daily. Our business has to be a place that inspires us every day too. Our guiding principles ensure we endeavour to consistently nurture the type of workplace culture we remain committed to and proud of.
