Charlotte’s guidebook of Peckham and the South East
Neighbourhoods
Peckham is vibrant, with its international markets by day and foodie / night scene in the evening. The vibe is distinctly younger at the weekend with frequent events and pop ups. It's a creative hub that will remind you of Berlin, with Goldsmith (arts uni) not far. One of the most exciting neighborhoods in London, we even have our own version of Made in Chelsea ('Peckham's finest).
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Peckham
Peckham is vibrant, with its international markets by day and foodie / night scene in the evening. The vibe is distinctly younger at the weekend with frequent events and pop ups. It's a creative hub that will remind you of Berlin, with Goldsmith (arts uni) not far. One of the most exciting neighborhoods in London, we even have our own version of Made in Chelsea ('Peckham's finest).
East Dulwich is contiguous to Peckham and Herne Hill. It's an affluent neighborhood with a relax feel. There you will find plenty of Independent shops and restaurants. A good spot during the day as well with some nice and chilled cafes.
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East Dulwich
East Dulwich is contiguous to Peckham and Herne Hill. It's an affluent neighborhood with a relax feel. There you will find plenty of Independent shops and restaurants. A good spot during the day as well with some nice and chilled cafes.
It's a bit like Hampstead Heath in South London. An affluent neighborhood with a strong village feel. A nice stroll amongst greenery, parks, and a couple of galleries...you'll never think you're in London.
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Dulwich Village
Dulwich VillageIt's a bit like Hampstead Heath in South London. An affluent neighborhood with a strong village feel. A nice stroll amongst greenery, parks, and a couple of galleries...you'll never think you're in London.
An old royal Neighborhood that is almost its own small town, with many sites, museums and a gorgeous park. Don't miss the observatory and the GM time line in the park. Would recommend a full day out and guided tour if you can. You can take a boat from there all the way to parliament with a few stops as well. Easy to get to in a car on cycling, longer with buses but still a valid option.
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Greenwich
An old royal Neighborhood that is almost its own small town, with many sites, museums and a gorgeous park. Don't miss the observatory and the GM time line in the park. Would recommend a full day out and guided tour if you can. You can take a boat from there all the way to parliament with a few stops as well. Easy to get to in a car on cycling, longer with buses but still a valid option.
Brixton is a lively, multicultural area with a down-to-earth vibe. Brixton covered market (in 2 parts and a bit hidden from the high street - find the entrance!) offers street food and vintage finds, plus clothes and produce that reflect the area’s Caribbean roots. Casual eateries serving global fare line pedestrian-friendly Brixton Village. Late-night revellers hit celebrated bars and live-music venues such as the O2 Academy Brixton for rock gigs, and Hootananny for live music, especially raggae/ragatonne and the likes. A fantastic afternoon or evening out.
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Brixton
Brixton is a lively, multicultural area with a down-to-earth vibe. Brixton covered market (in 2 parts and a bit hidden from the high street - find the entrance!) offers street food and vintage finds, plus clothes and produce that reflect the area’s Caribbean roots. Casual eateries serving global fare line pedestrian-friendly Brixton Village. Late-night revellers hit celebrated bars and live-music venues such as the O2 Academy Brixton for rock gigs, and Hootananny for live music, especially raggae/ragatonne and the likes. A fantastic afternoon or evening out.
only 15 min away on the train, London Bridge boasts some historic landmarks and instagrammable streets such as Tower Bridge and its surroundings. It has one of the best street food and produce market in London, the Shakespeare's globe theater, the tallest building in the city (the Shard, you can grab a drink at the bar for the view), some very historical pubs and an amazing brewery trail. A must visit area right, a great place to start or finish a Thames walk.
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London Souvenirs
Battle Bridge Laneonly 15 min away on the train, London Bridge boasts some historic landmarks and instagrammable streets such as Tower Bridge and its surroundings. It has one of the best street food and produce market in London, the Shakespeare's globe theater, the tallest building in the city (the Shard, you can grab a drink at the bar for the view), some very historical pubs and an amazing brewery trail. A must visit area right, a great place to start or finish a Thames walk.
Deptford is that kind of up and coming place someone's who's done London a few times will be thrilled to discover. It's a fantastic night out in a fast-developing area. Deptford has a busy high street, with a market that sells produce, fish, and bric-a-brac. Indie shops and hip spots for tapas and Caribbean food fill the railway arches in Deptford Market Yard.
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Deptford
Deptford is that kind of up and coming place someone's who's done London a few times will be thrilled to discover. It's a fantastic night out in a fast-developing area. Deptford has a busy high street, with a market that sells produce, fish, and bric-a-brac. Indie shops and hip spots for tapas and Caribbean food fill the railway arches in Deptford Market Yard.
Entertainment
Peckhamplex
95A Rye LnCheapest and most praised independent cinema in London.
Ever fancied a drink while playing Mario Kart or retro video games? This is your spot.
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The Four Quarters
187 Rye LnEver fancied a drink while playing Mario Kart or retro video games? This is your spot.
If you fancy the trip (it's a 20min bus ride away), there is a gorgeous little lido in Brockwell park- understand outdoor cold water pool. It's extremely busy on a summer weekend with hour length queues but if you come during the week from 10-4pm you can enjoy this listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England's building.
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Brockwell Lido
Dulwich RoadIf you fancy the trip (it's a 20min bus ride away), there is a gorgeous little lido in Brockwell park- understand outdoor cold water pool. It's extremely busy on a summer weekend with hour length queues but if you come during the week from 10-4pm you can enjoy this listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England's building.
A lovely museum set in a small garden with a cafe. Some masters work and praised temporary exhibitions. First purposed built gallery in London.
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Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gallery RoadA lovely museum set in a small garden with a cafe. Some masters work and praised temporary exhibitions. First purposed built gallery in London.
A brilliant half day out, especially for families. It has displays of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments, and is known for its large collection of taxidermied animals. You'll also find a small farm and a butterfly tent in the summer.
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I-Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London RoadA brilliant half day out, especially for families. It has displays of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments, and is known for its large collection of taxidermied animals. You'll also find a small farm and a butterfly tent in the summer.
London Bridge - How's your Shakespeare? You can book some tickets here most of the year, it's partly outdoors, round, and medieval in style (rebuilt as the original burnt down) . You can get cheap standing tickets (pray for no rain in that case). A proper London experience.
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I-Globe Theatre
21 Cardinal Cap AlleyLondon Bridge - How's your Shakespeare? You can book some tickets here most of the year, it's partly outdoors, round, and medieval in style (rebuilt as the original burnt down) . You can get cheap standing tickets (pray for no rain in that case). A proper London experience.
Have you ever tried Mead? It's alcohol made from honey and it's a lot better than you think. Give this local maker a go, and unleash your inner druid.
Gosnells Tap Room
106A Bellenden RoadHave you ever tried Mead? It's alcohol made from honey and it's a lot better than you think. Give this local maker a go, and unleash your inner druid.
Pubs and bars
Your local, just around the corner, and one of the best London pubs. Book for a magnificent roast, or enjoy a chilled pint any day of the week. Also check for events such as pub quizzes, drag bingo and other pub favourites.
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The Old Nuns Head
15 Nunhead GreenYour local, just around the corner, and one of the best London pubs. Book for a magnificent roast, or enjoy a chilled pint any day of the week. Also check for events such as pub quizzes, drag bingo and other pub favourites.
Rooftop bar at the top of Peckham levels. Worth the stairs for the view and the unique vibe.
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Frank's Cafe
95A Rye LnRooftop bar at the top of Peckham levels. Worth the stairs for the view and the unique vibe.
Brick Brewery
209 Blenheim GroveBest taproom in Peckham, just under the tube.
Brilliant neighborhood pub, often with live music, can turn into a bit of a party spot at the weekend with a mix of local and uni crowds. The Thai place downstairs is also a great little local restaurants.
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Skehans
1 Kitto RdBrilliant neighborhood pub, often with live music, can turn into a bit of a party spot at the weekend with a mix of local and uni crowds. The Thai place downstairs is also a great little local restaurants.
Looking for big beer garden to stretch your legs? This is a solid choice.
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The Rye
31 Peckham RyeLooking for big beer garden to stretch your legs? This is a solid choice.
Peckham has a few superb cocktail places and this is one of them. Lovely staff, great drinks and cozy vibes.
Funkidory
42 Peckham RyePeckham has a few superb cocktail places and this is one of them. Lovely staff, great drinks and cozy vibes.
Fancy a superb cocktail in a lush exotic shabby chic cocktail bar? This will transport you to a happy place.
Zapoi
138 Rye LaneFancy a superb cocktail in a lush exotic shabby chic cocktail bar? This will transport you to a happy place.
This pub does 2 things extremely well: a great night out with a proper DJ and a pub/club vibe and an alternative roast on Sundays. Expect to queue to get in at the weekend. Pretty sure they do bottomless brunch as well.
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Prince of Peckham Pub
1 Clayton RdThis pub does 2 things extremely well: a great night out with a proper DJ and a pub/club vibe and an alternative roast on Sundays. Expect to queue to get in at the weekend. Pretty sure they do bottomless brunch as well.
Fresh looking rooftop hangout offering locally sourced shared plates & creative cocktails, plus brunch.
Skylight Peckham
120 Peckham Hill StreetFresh looking rooftop hangout offering locally sourced shared plates & creative cocktails, plus brunch.
2 level bar atop a slightly hidden staircase near the station. Covered rooftop, lounge, and frequent Entertainment. Great spot, works very well for groups.
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The CLF Art Cafe
133 Rye Ln2 level bar atop a slightly hidden staircase near the station. Covered rooftop, lounge, and frequent Entertainment. Great spot, works very well for groups.
Smokey Kudu
133 Queen's RoadBeautiful cocktail place near Queen's road station.
Food scene
Spanish tapas and wine in this small yet enduring local favourite.
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Miss Tapas
46 Choumert RdSpanish tapas and wine in this small yet enduring local favourite.
A absolute go-to for Asian food lovers, the begging bowl serves delicious dishes to easy to share with a group in a lovely setting. Many services in the evening makes it easy to fit it around other night time commitments.
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The Begging Bowl
168 Bellenden RdA absolute go-to for Asian food lovers, the begging bowl serves delicious dishes to easy to share with a group in a lovely setting. Many services in the evening makes it easy to fit it around other night time commitments.
For dinner or for brunch, carefully sourced ingredients, small plates and carnivore's choice. A very well rated local.
28 Well Hung
211 Nunhead LnFor dinner or for brunch, carefully sourced ingredients, small plates and carnivore's choice. A very well rated local.
Lunch there feels like a holiday. Very chilled vibe in this all vegan, Indian style restaurant. Perfect for a super tasty cheap eat.
En Root Peckham
28 Peckham RyeLunch there feels like a holiday. Very chilled vibe in this all vegan, Indian style restaurant. Perfect for a super tasty cheap eat.
Kudu Grill
57 Nunhead LaneGreat little South African restaurant in an old pub
Best Indian restaurant around. Currys are a nation's favorite, try a genuinely good Indian restaurant here.
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Ganapati
38 Holly GroveBest Indian restaurant around. Currys are a nation's favorite, try a genuinely good Indian restaurant here.
Want to try your hand at a local greasy spoon? try this. Opens at 7am to serve all the good working people of Peckham.
Ozzies Cafe London
192A Rye LaneWant to try your hand at a local greasy spoon? try this. Opens at 7am to serve all the good working people of Peckham.
Taiwanese small plates bao buns, with very cool London like vibes, a local success through the years.
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Mr Bao
293-295 Rye LnTaiwanese small plates bao buns, with very cool London like vibes, a local success through the years.
Tacos and mall plates in a small colorful joint, expect to queue at the weekend, perfect lunch spot during the week.
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Taco Queen
191 Rye LnTacos and mall plates in a small colorful joint, expect to queue at the weekend, perfect lunch spot during the week.
A Vegetarian Institution, serving middle eastern vegetarian plates before it was cool. Buy the many cookbooks, a few ingredients and meander through the shop to access the restaurant at the back.
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Persepolis
28-30 Peckham High StA Vegetarian Institution, serving middle eastern vegetarian plates before it was cool. Buy the many cookbooks, a few ingredients and meander through the shop to access the restaurant at the back.
A very solid choice for cocktails and small plates, an incredible value for money bottomless brunch at the weekend (always book for brunch)
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200 Rye LaneA very solid choice for cocktails and small plates, an incredible value for money bottomless brunch at the weekend (always book for brunch)
Italian dishes to compete with fine dining, small restaurant delivers a punch. Highly recommended.
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Artusi
161 Bellenden RdItalian dishes to compete with fine dining, small restaurant delivers a punch. Highly recommended.
Fancy a pie and eel like it's the 1950s? A few location of this cheap, so british eateries around South London. It's more of an London experience that a out of this world dinner, but if you want to step back in time, that's the place.
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M.Manze
87 Tower Bridge RdFancy a pie and eel like it's the 1950s? A few location of this cheap, so british eateries around South London. It's more of an London experience that a out of this world dinner, but if you want to step back in time, that's the place.
Sister to the Kudu grill (Nunhead) and the Kudu bar, this is an amazing South African restaurant near Queen's road station.
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Kudu
119 Queen's RdSister to the Kudu grill (Nunhead) and the Kudu bar, this is an amazing South African restaurant near Queen's road station.
A chef's kind of restaurant. Albanian, Turkish, Greek and Iranian dishes cooked simply on an open fire with a nice relaxed foodie neighborhood kinda vibe. Just around the corner as well, what luck.
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Peckham Bazaar
119 Consort RdA chef's kind of restaurant. Albanian, Turkish, Greek and Iranian dishes cooked simply on an open fire with a nice relaxed foodie neighborhood kinda vibe. Just around the corner as well, what luck.
More tapas in a great atmosphere? you'll love this. 4.9/5, can't go wrong with that. Both a daytime cafe and tapas at night.
Uva
139 Bellenden RoadMore tapas in a great atmosphere? you'll love this. 4.9/5, can't go wrong with that. Both a daytime cafe and tapas at night.
Coffee shops and places to work
Bright, Nordic vibe and great coffee. Good spot to work with lots of individual tables taken up quite quick. Good breakfast or lunch food options, not cheap but filling.
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Nola Coffee
224 Rye LaneBright, Nordic vibe and great coffee. Good spot to work with lots of individual tables taken up quite quick. Good breakfast or lunch food options, not cheap but filling.
Co-working space on 3 levels, reception is in the trendy shop downstairs. You don't need to book the coworking space however, try the cafe downstairs instead, the one with a mini basket ball court, great brownies and one of the most amazing vegan lunch.
Market Peckham
133a Rye LnCo-working space on 3 levels, reception is in the trendy shop downstairs. You don't need to book the coworking space however, try the cafe downstairs instead, the one with a mini basket ball court, great brownies and one of the most amazing vegan lunch.
A coworking space and cafe in the heart of East Dulwich with various events taking place.
Oru Space (Workspace + Cafe + Yoga + Events)
20 – 22 Lordship LaneA coworking space and cafe in the heart of East Dulwich with various events taking place.
Small (understand handful of tables and noisy) neighborhood cafe with great coffee and breakfast, including the infamous brick lane bagels. A great spot to grab and go or sit outside of busy hours.
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GOODCUP
44 Nunhead GrnSmall (understand handful of tables and noisy) neighborhood cafe with great coffee and breakfast, including the infamous brick lane bagels. A great spot to grab and go or sit outside of busy hours.
Local roaster, B corp and excellent coffee credentials. Mostly grab and go coffee as it's a small place.
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Old Spike Roastery
54 Peckham RyeLocal roaster, B corp and excellent coffee credentials. Mostly grab and go coffee as it's a small place.