Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Brixton Rooftop
Atlantic RoadGreat for American breakfasts. Popular and busy later in the day so worth booking ahead
65 locals recommend
The Blues Kitchen Brixton
40 Acre LnGreat for American breakfasts. Popular and busy later in the day so worth booking ahead
Eco Restaurant
162 Clapham High StOne of many popular local restaurants on Clapham High Street
Balance
42-43 Lower MarshGreat for a coffee on the go
If you are looking for authentic Caribbean food in the daytime head to this small but busy cafe. cheap and cheerful seating
Healthy Eaters
17 Electric AveIf you are looking for authentic Caribbean food in the daytime head to this small but busy cafe. cheap and cheerful seating
More traditional Caribbean food open into the evenings
20 locals recommend
Bamboula Caribbean Restaurant
12 Acre LaneMore traditional Caribbean food open into the evenings
Mamma Dough - Brixton
Coldharbour LaneSourdough pizzas and craft beers. Book ahead 02070951491
Freshly baked bread, pastries, cake, pizza and sausage rolls to take away.
6 locals recommend
Old Post Office Bakery
76 GreaterFreshly baked bread, pastries, cake, pizza and sausage rolls to take away.
Local coffee shop next to Clapham North with some seating. See also 7oZ just around the corner on Bedford road
Phase Four Espresso ☕️
6 Landor RdLocal coffee shop next to Clapham North with some seating. See also 7oZ just around the corner on Bedford road
Cash only community vegetarian/vegan cafe situated in a quiet leafy south London square. Serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week with a different chef each day. Check the website for who is cooking and message them to reserve a table. Www.bonningtoncafe.Co.UK
82 locals recommend
Bonnington Cafe
11 Vauxhall GroveCash only community vegetarian/vegan cafe situated in a quiet leafy south London square. Serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week with a different chef each day. Check the website for who is cooking and message them to reserve a table. Www.bonningtoncafe.Co.UK
Great Turkish cafe and coffee shop, with adjoining restaurant and bar. Lots of fresh food prepared on site.
29 locals recommend
Ev Restaurant
98 Isabella StGreat Turkish cafe and coffee shop, with adjoining restaurant and bar. Lots of fresh food prepared on site.
Parks & Nature
Walk fifteen minutes from our house and you'll find yourself in Brockwell Park with its amazing views over London, tennis courts (need to be booked) and Lido (open air swimming pool).
74 locals recommend
Brockwell Park
Dulwich RoadWalk fifteen minutes from our house and you'll find yourself in Brockwell Park with its amazing views over London, tennis courts (need to be booked) and Lido (open air swimming pool).
Not really on the London tourist map but Crystal Palace park has lots of history, having been built for the great exhibition. Loads of opened space, local restaurants, the national sports centre, a maze and life size dinosaurs!
72 locals recommend
Crystal Palace
Not really on the London tourist map but Crystal Palace park has lots of history, having been built for the great exhibition. Loads of opened space, local restaurants, the national sports centre, a maze and life size dinosaurs!
One of Londons eight royal parks and a national nature reserve, this enormous open space has plenty to explore on foot or bike (hired in the park). Walk amongst the deer whilst watching the planes come overhead on the approach to Heathrow!
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
One of Londons eight royal parks and a national nature reserve, this enormous open space has plenty to explore on foot or bike (hired in the park). Walk amongst the deer whilst watching the planes come overhead on the approach to Heathrow!
If you want free iconic views over London walk through regents park to the top of Primrose Hill. Take in the amazing views from the top that have been used as a backdrop to loads of films, then walk back down through the local area that has become a fashionable home to the rich and famous
790 locals recommend
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill RoadIf you want free iconic views over London walk through regents park to the top of Primrose Hill. Take in the amazing views from the top that have been used as a backdrop to loads of films, then walk back down through the local area that has become a fashionable home to the rich and famous
Arts & Culture
The Black Cultural Archives is the only national heritage centre dedicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain.
57 locals recommend
Black Cultural Archives
1 Windrush SquareThe Black Cultural Archives is the only national heritage centre dedicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain.
A favourite with local families but off the London tourist track, the museum has an internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as an acclaimed aquarium, a Butterfly House and natural history collection
395 locals recommend
Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London RoadA favourite with local families but off the London tourist track, the museum has an internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as an acclaimed aquarium, a Butterfly House and natural history collection
Londons Southbank runs from Westminster bridge to London Bridge on the south side of the Thames. It takes in the London Eye, Shakespeare globe and the tate modern, however there is plenty to see and do without going into the major tourist attractions. The royal festival hall has regular free events, there are Street performers, markets and plenty of places to eat. See www.Southbankcentre.Co.UK for current events in the Southbank centre. If you want to take in the sights of the Thames walk back along the Thames path all the way to Vauxhall tube
436 locals recommend
Southbank Centre
Londons Southbank runs from Westminster bridge to London Bridge on the south side of the Thames. It takes in the London Eye, Shakespeare globe and the tate modern, however there is plenty to see and do without going into the major tourist attractions. The royal festival hall has regular free events, there are Street performers, markets and plenty of places to eat. See www.Southbankcentre.Co.UK for current events in the Southbank centre. If you want to take in the sights of the Thames walk back along the Thames path all the way to Vauxhall tube
If you want an alternative to West end shows, Londons major dance venues offer a varied programme from ballet through to breakdancing and circus, often with much cheaper tickets. Saddlers Wells sister venue, the peacock theatre is more centrally located with a varied programme. See www.saddlersWells. Com
253 locals recommend
Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
If you want an alternative to West end shows, Londons major dance venues offer a varied programme from ballet through to breakdancing and circus, often with much cheaper tickets. Saddlers Wells sister venue, the peacock theatre is more centrally located with a varied programme. See www.saddlersWells. Com
Quirky little museum with private collection of cinema history and memorabilia. You must book in advance. Check website www.cinemamuseum.org.uk
12 locals recommend
The Cinema Museum
Dugard WayQuirky little museum with private collection of cinema history and memorabilia. You must book in advance. Check website www.cinemamuseum.org.uk
Local museum showing type foundries made in England and supplied the world over to produce type in over 300 languages. www.typearchive.org. Open Fridays to Mondays - check website for details.
6 locals recommend
The Type Archive
100 Hackford RdLocal museum showing type foundries made in England and supplied the world over to produce type in over 300 languages. www.typearchive.org. Open Fridays to Mondays - check website for details.
Essentials
This iconic local building houses Brixtons leisure centre, with swimming, squash, badminton, fitness and dance classes, bowls, fencing and more. You can pay as you go for most activities without being a member
27 locals recommend
Brixton Recreation Centre
27 Brixton Station RdThis iconic local building houses Brixtons leisure centre, with swimming, squash, badminton, fitness and dance classes, bowls, fencing and more. You can pay as you go for most activities without being a member
Popular local gym also offering group exercise classes where you can pay per visit.
11 locals recommend
PureGym London
95-97 Clapham High StPopular local gym also offering group exercise classes where you can pay per visit.
Budget gym offering cheap pay per day membership. See also PureGym Oval
18 locals recommend
The Gym London Stockwell
15 Lett RdBudget gym offering cheap pay per day membership. See also PureGym Oval
Post Office Brixton
242 Ferndale RdFor post, foreign exchange and phone cards
There are Sainsburys Local convenience stores outside Brixton, Stockwell and Clapham North stations selling a selection of everyday groceries
166 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
75 Sloane AveThere are Sainsburys Local convenience stores outside Brixton, Stockwell and Clapham North stations selling a selection of everyday groceries
Slightly further to walk to than the Sainsburys local stores but with a much wider selection including world foods. There is also a large Tesco superstore on Acre Lane
941 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillSlightly further to walk to than the Sainsburys local stores but with a much wider selection including world foods. There is also a large Tesco superstore on Acre Lane
Entertainment & Activities
Local cinema showing mainstream and arthouse films. Busy bar (ground floor) and cafe that often has live music and events (first floor). See also Clapham Picturehouse
371 locals recommend
Ritzy Cinema and Cafe
26 Coldharbour LnLocal cinema showing mainstream and arthouse films. Busy bar (ground floor) and cafe that often has live music and events (first floor). See also Clapham Picturehouse
Drinks & Nightlife
Hootananny Brixton
95 GreaterLocal live music venue popular with locals
Iconic south London music venue five minutes walk from our house. Check website for upcoming events
250 locals recommend
O2 Academy, Brixton
211 Stockwell RdIconic south London music venue five minutes walk from our house. Check website for upcoming events
Formerly known as the fridge, leading south London nightclub in Brixton. Check website for upcoming events
71 locals recommend
Electric Brixton
Brixton HillFormerly known as the fridge, leading south London nightclub in Brixton. Check website for upcoming events
Iconic south London gay venue with regular drag acts, events and dancing till late at weekends,
28 locals recommend
Two Brewers
114 Clapham High StreetIconic south London gay venue with regular drag acts, events and dancing till late at weekends,
The Prince of Wales Brixton
467- 469 Brixton RdPopular local pub with separate roof top night club
Local pub with enormous bear garden and BBQS for the summer.
51 locals recommend
The Duke of Edinburgh Pub | Brixton
204 Ferndale RoadLocal pub with enormous bear garden and BBQS for the summer.
Popular local bar with great selection of locally brewed ales and beers
33 locals recommend
The Craft Beer Co. Brixton
11-13 Brixton Station RdPopular local bar with great selection of locally brewed ales and beers
Popular local bar but just far enough from Brixton high St to avoid the masses. Great selection of beers, ales and pub food
78 locals recommend
Crown and Anchor
246 Brixton RdPopular local bar but just far enough from Brixton high St to avoid the masses. Great selection of beers, ales and pub food
Now in its tenth year, Frank's cafe has become a hip summertime destination. Situated on the top floor of a car park, this open air venue runs through the summer season for drinks, food and music. Take London overground from Clapham High St to Peckham Rye
17 locals recommend
Bold Tendencies
95a Rye LnNow in its tenth year, Frank's cafe has become a hip summertime destination. Situated on the top floor of a car park, this open air venue runs through the summer season for drinks, food and music. Take London overground from Clapham High St to Peckham Rye
Shopping
UKs largest shopping mall by a distance. .. accompanied by usually selection of restaurants, bars and cinema. Take the overground from Clapham High St and change at Clapham Junction to continue on to Shepherds Bush
1121 locals recommend
Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayUKs largest shopping mall by a distance. .. accompanied by usually selection of restaurants, bars and cinema. Take the overground from Clapham High St and change at Clapham Junction to continue on to Shepherds Bush
Made famous from the Eddie Grant song, you can't visit Brixton without taking a walk around its vibrant market with a selection of afro and Caribbean stalls.
16 locals recommend
Electric Avenue
Electric AvenueMade famous from the Eddie Grant song, you can't visit Brixton without taking a walk around its vibrant market with a selection of afro and Caribbean stalls.
Joy
12 Sumner StSmall selection of clothing, homewares and gifts