Kieran’s guidebook
Food scene
Theo's
2 Grove LnBest pizza around!
Amazing cocktails, expert bartenders. Pop-up kitchen serves food in the restaurant at the back (rotating chefs) - never eaten there but heard good things.
55 locals recommend
The Shrub and Shutter
336 Coldharbour LnAmazing cocktails, expert bartenders. Pop-up kitchen serves food in the restaurant at the back (rotating chefs) - never eaten there but heard good things.
Amazing small roti takeaway place - get the chickpea and spinach, or goat - and hot sauce if you like it spicy! Great place to visit on a summer's evening or day to eat in Brockwell Park (check the opening times though).
Umana Yana
294 Croxted RdAmazing small roti takeaway place - get the chickpea and spinach, or goat - and hot sauce if you like it spicy! Great place to visit on a summer's evening or day to eat in Brockwell Park (check the opening times though).
Atlantic Bakery
67 Atlantic RdClosest place for Jamaican food... amazing saltfish dumpling!
Great local and independent Italian restaurant specialising in fresh tagliatelle.
8 locals recommend
Franzina Trattoria
395 Coldharbour LnGreat local and independent Italian restaurant specialising in fresh tagliatelle.
Levan
12-16 Blenheim GroveExcellent restaurant for a special occasion. Worth booking in advance.
Lots of different, (mostly) independent shops, restaurants and bars... something for everyone.
324 locals recommend
Brixton Rooftop
Atlantic RoadLots of different, (mostly) independent shops, restaurants and bars... something for everyone.
Brixton Blend
8 Tunstall RdGreat coffee shop that's usually quiet despite being in the middle of Brixton.
More of a restaurant than a pub, although you can have drinks at the bar area. Known for its sharing dishes and Sunday roast. Best to book at evenings and Sunday lunch.
108 locals recommend
The Camberwell Arms
65 Camberwell Church StMore of a restaurant than a pub, although you can have drinks at the bar area. Known for its sharing dishes and Sunday roast. Best to book at evenings and Sunday lunch.
Must visit if you like spicy Chinese food at bargain prices. Best to book, although they can usually fit you in if you don't mind waiting.
176 locals recommend
Silk Road
47 Camberwell Church StMust visit if you like spicy Chinese food at bargain prices. Best to book, although they can usually fit you in if you don't mind waiting.
Live music / pub
Great live jam session on Thursday nights (free). Decent boozer the rest of the time.
56 locals recommend
The Effra Hall tavern
38A Kellett RdGreat live jam session on Thursday nights (free). Decent boozer the rest of the time.
Pub
Great selection of craft beers; can be a little pricey - but you can bring your own food (order a pizza from Theo's across the road; or a falafel wrap from Falafel and Shwarma).
99 locals recommend
Stormbird
25 Camberwell Church StGreat selection of craft beers; can be a little pricey - but you can bring your own food (order a pizza from Theo's across the road; or a falafel wrap from Falafel and Shwarma).
Brewery that has opened up its own 'brewtap'. Great craft beer at cheaper than usual (for London!) prices.
20 locals recommend
Canopy Beer Co
41 Norwood RdBrewery that has opened up its own 'brewtap'. Great craft beer at cheaper than usual (for London!) prices.
Ghost Whale
70 Atlantic RdExtensive craft beer selection, to drink in or takeaway.
Activities
Art Deco-listed outdoor lido, great for a dip in warmer months (or in winter, if you're brave!).
162 locals recommend
Brockwell Lido
Dulwich RoadArt Deco-listed outdoor lido, great for a dip in warmer months (or in winter, if you're brave!).
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 SquareBlack Cultural Archives is the only national heritage centre dedicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain.
South London Gallery
65 Peckham RdLocal gallery near to the Camberwell arts college.
Market takes place on Sundays; there are lots of food stalls and some crafts/clothing stalls too. Quite expensive but a good selection of hot food (catch Umana Yana there too with her fantastic rotis).
84 locals recommend
Herne Hill Market
Railton RoadMarket takes place on Sundays; there are lots of food stalls and some crafts/clothing stalls too. Quite expensive but a good selection of hot food (catch Umana Yana there too with her fantastic rotis).
Neighbourhoods
A 20-30 minute walk down the road, lots of nice restaurants and places to drink.
36 locals recommend
Camberwell
A 20-30 minute walk down the road, lots of nice restaurants and places to drink.