There's hopes the cap on booze at Wellington's bottomless brunches won't break businesses

A four drink limit has been slapped on the popular brunches in the capital, which previously offered an unlimited supply of alcohol over a set time period.

Council and police cracked down after it was decided they breached liquor-licensing laws.

Now, the only thing bottomless will be the food.

City councillor Fleur Fitzsimons says the food should be enough to keep people coming, so cafes don't end up losing out.

She says council, Police, and the hospitality industry have worked out a way through this, which is great because they need the sector to succeed.