Should you say no to prosecco with your pancakes?

The unstoppable rise of bottomless brunches means you can now drink as much as you like over breakfast. But beware the overindulgence of a morning mimosa

You know what’s better than rolling out of bed at 11am on to a fluffy pillow of pancakes? Doing so with a martini glass in hand – because nothing says welcome to the weekend like a completely unnecessary drink.

Boozing before noon is a kind of two fingers to adult responsibility and, in the spirit of the modern age, where grown men and women hunt Pokémon and stay up all night reading Harry Potter, it is increasingly socially acceptable. Once upon a time, only grimy pubs catering to those coming off the night shift served alcohol while most of us were still putting the kettle on for a cuppa. But, with the unstoppable rise of brunch, you can now go to a fancy restaurant, drink as much as you like over breakfast, and even post a picture of yourself doing so online without shame.