Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Brunch and a flat white.
Busy in the week with people working & buzzing on a weekend. They often have pop-up restaurants on a Friday evening and the kitchen closes early on a Sunday.
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St David Coffee House
5 David's RdBrunch and a flat white.
Busy in the week with people working & buzzing on a weekend. They often have pop-up restaurants on a Friday evening and the kitchen closes early on a Sunday.
Amazing pizzas churned out here. Both white and red bases depending what you fancy
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Bona
25 Dartmouth RdAmazing pizzas churned out here. Both white and red bases depending what you fancy
Sainsbury's
A bigger supermarket for all good essentials
Sainsbury's
The biggest supermarket nearby. Ideal for all your essentials and even clothes
Sylvan Post
24-28 Dartmouth RdGastro pub food
The Dartmouth Arms inc. MEATliquor Restaurant Forest Hill
Burgers and chips
Nonna Maria
wonderful fresh and homemade pizza and pasta
Canvas & Cream
18 London RdBrunch, lunch and cakes
Brown & Green Cafe
brunch and lunch options. family friendly
No. 41 Coffee & Kitchen
41 Brockley Risebrunch, coffee and sandwiches
Parks & Nature
Secret gem. Ideal for a daytime or evening stroll. Plenty of dog walkers and views over London's skyline
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Blythe Hill Fields
42 Blythe Hill LnSecret gem. Ideal for a daytime or evening stroll. Plenty of dog walkers and views over London's skyline
Hilly Fields
great for children and a lovely cafe
Mayow Park
lovely park with cafe. swings and climbing for children
Getting Around
This train goes directly to London Bridge in 10 mins, Cannon Street (City), Waterloo East & Charing Cross (West-End).
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Catford Bridge station
Catford RoadThis train goes directly to London Bridge in 10 mins, Cannon Street (City), Waterloo East & Charing Cross (West-End).
This train goes directly to St Pancras International in only 30 minutes.
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Catford
This train goes directly to St Pancras International in only 30 minutes.
This is a free App which is worth downloading to help navigate public transport in London. Most Londoners use this regularly - it's so helpful in this big city!
Citymapper
9 HatfieldsThis is a free App which is worth downloading to help navigate public transport in London. Most Londoners use this regularly - it's so helpful in this big city!
Drinks & Nightlife
This place sells unusual cocktails & is good for a few drinks in the evening.
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Little Nan's Broadway Theatre Saloon
Catford BroadwayThis place sells unusual cocktails & is good for a few drinks in the evening.
A proper London boozer! A CAMRA award-winning traditional Irish pub known for its real ales, friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Come here for one pint of Guinness and you'll stay for more!
Often showing sports or hosting events such as poetry or quiz nights.
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Blythe Hill Tavern
319 Stanstead RdA proper London boozer! A CAMRA award-winning traditional Irish pub known for its real ales, friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Come here for one pint of Guinness and you'll stay for more!
Often showing sports or hosting events such as poetry or quiz nights.
Shopping
This is one of the larger food supermarkets in the area that will cater to all of your everyday needs including vegetables, fruit, meat, fish & toiletries.
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Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillThis is one of the larger food supermarkets in the area that will cater to all of your everyday needs including vegetables, fruit, meat, fish & toiletries.
An independent shop that sells homeware men's, women' s and children's clothing
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Bunka
4 Dartmouth RdAn independent shop that sells homeware men's, women' s and children's clothing
Arts & Culture
A beautiful museum at the top of Forest Hill. There are always interesting & fun things happening here plus the views over London are amazing.
On a Saturday from 10 - 1:30pm there is a farmers market that sells food & there is also a permanent cafe at the museum.
A must-do!
http://www.horniman.ac.uk/
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I-Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London RoadA beautiful museum at the top of Forest Hill. There are always interesting & fun things happening here plus the views over London are amazing.
On a Saturday from 10 - 1:30pm there is a farmers market that sells food & there is also a permanent cafe at the museum.
A must-do!
http://www.horniman.ac.uk/
Entertainment & Activities
This cinema is like going back in time...in a good way. More traditional in style and charges only £4.99 any day anytime! This is an absolute bargain in London.
You can even buy a little bottle of wine or beer to take in with you.
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Peckhamplex
95A Rye LnThis cinema is like going back in time...in a good way. More traditional in style and charges only £4.99 any day anytime! This is an absolute bargain in London.
You can even buy a little bottle of wine or beer to take in with you.