Becca’s guidebook for Brixton, Streatham and Clapham
Food scene
Batch & Co
54 Streatham HillGood coffee and bakery, easy brunches
Hood Streatham
67 Streatham HillGreat brunches, and fancier modern British dining
Negril
132 Brixton HillGreat atmosphere and outdoor dining. Delicious Caribbean food.
Great coffee and pastries, friendly service (opposite where you pick up/drop off keys as well!)
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Stir Coffee Brixton
111 Brixton HillGreat coffee and pastries, friendly service (opposite where you pick up/drop off keys as well!)
So many great food places to choose from - have a wander and see what takes your fancy. Recommendations are Fish Wings and Tings (Caribbean), Mama Lan (amazing dumplings) and Jalisco (Mexican).
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Isakhiwo sase-Brixton Village
Unit 74 Coldharbour LnSo many great food places to choose from - have a wander and see what takes your fancy. Recommendations are Fish Wings and Tings (Caribbean), Mama Lan (amazing dumplings) and Jalisco (Mexican).
Kricket Brixton
41-45 Atlantic RdModern Indian food - the fried chicken is incredible!
Drinking
Great wine selection, with regular changing wine flights
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Streatham Wine House
53A Streatham HillGreat wine selection, with regular changing wine flights
SW16 Bar & Kitchen
5 Streatham High RoadGreat cocktails, and easy Italian food. Good cafe and workspace during the day.
Lots of food options and small bars, outdoor seating (some covered and heated). Also have lots of events happening.
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Pop Brixton
49 Brixton Station RdLots of food options and small bars, outdoor seating (some covered and heated). Also have lots of events happening.
Great pub, with entertainment in the back. Check the website for listings and to book ahead.
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The Bedford
77 Bedford HillGreat pub, with entertainment in the back. Check the website for listings and to book ahead.
Shopping
Lots of great little shops to explore, I particularly like Philip Normal.
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Brixton Village
Coldharbour LaneLots of great little shops to explore, I particularly like Philip Normal.
Neighbourhoods
Local neighbourhood to the flat, really easy if you need to pop out for any essentials, grab dinner or a drink.
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Streatham Hill
Local neighbourhood to the flat, really easy if you need to pop out for any essentials, grab dinner or a drink.
Excellent for a night out, lots of amazing food places, and high street shopping. You can also visit the Black Cultural Archives on Windrush Square, the Ritzy Cinema, and explore Brixton Village Market.
All the buses from outside Sainsburys go down into Brixton (5 minutes) or its about a 25 minute walk.
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Brixton
Excellent for a night out, lots of amazing food places, and high street shopping. You can also visit the Black Cultural Archives on Windrush Square, the Ritzy Cinema, and explore Brixton Village Market.
All the buses from outside Sainsburys go down into Brixton (5 minutes) or its about a 25 minute walk.
Take a walk around Brockwell Park with amazing views out to London, have a dip in the Lido, or explore some of the shops, bars and restaurants on Railton Road. There's a food market every Sunday on the pedestrianised area outside the station.
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Herne Hill
Take a walk around Brockwell Park with amazing views out to London, have a dip in the Lido, or explore some of the shops, bars and restaurants on Railton Road. There's a food market every Sunday on the pedestrianised area outside the station.
A 30 minute walk from the flat, or else you can catch a bus down the Hill. The Common is a great open space for a walk, run or picnic. Lots of food and drink places around the Common and heading up Clapham High Street towards Clapham north Tube Station . Try Pavement for amazing coffee and cakes, Megans for easy middle eastern food, Eco for pizza, or visit on the food market on Saturdays on Venn Street.
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Clapham Common
A 30 minute walk from the flat, or else you can catch a bus down the Hill. The Common is a great open space for a walk, run or picnic. Lots of food and drink places around the Common and heading up Clapham High Street towards Clapham north Tube Station . Try Pavement for amazing coffee and cakes, Megans for easy middle eastern food, Eco for pizza, or visit on the food market on Saturdays on Venn Street.
Sightseeing
15 minute walk from the flat. Great open space with a lido and playground. Stop off at Hyde Farm Cafe on your way to grab a coffee.
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Tooting Bec Common Cafe
15 minute walk from the flat. Great open space with a lido and playground. Stop off at Hyde Farm Cafe on your way to grab a coffee.