Guidebook for London Borough of Southwark
Entertainment & Activities
Cheapest cinema tickets in London. And still a genuinely independent cinema.
213 locals raden deze aan
Peckhamplex
95A Rye LnCheapest cinema tickets in London. And still a genuinely independent cinema.
Great classes all week at all times of day - book online. Roof top yoga on sunny summer Sundays.
16 locals raden deze aan
YogaRise Peckham
133 Copeland RoadGreat classes all week at all times of day - book online. Roof top yoga on sunny summer Sundays.
Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
10 Melon RdIf you want a swim or a gym....
Drinks & Nightlife
This is in the Bussey Building along with workshops, studios, occasional theatre, rooftop film, events etc.
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The CLF Art Cafe
133 Rye LnThis is in the Bussey Building along with workshops, studios, occasional theatre, rooftop film, events etc.
The outdoor bar with a fantastic view. On top of a mulit-storey car park - summer only.
257 locals raden deze aan
Frank's Cafe
95A Rye LnThe outdoor bar with a fantastic view. On top of a mulit-storey car park - summer only.
77 Friary Rd
77 Friary RoadDuke of Sussex pub. A minute away. Local pub, sport on TV, Sunday roasts.
Drink beer amongst the vats in this local craft brewery and eat street food in the yard.
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Brick Brewery
209 Blenheim GroveDrink beer amongst the vats in this local craft brewery and eat street food in the yard.
Bar in railway arch with happy hour 2 for the price of 1 cocktails.
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Bar Story
213 Blenheim GroveBar in railway arch with happy hour 2 for the price of 1 cocktails.
The Montpelier
43 Choumert RdNice local pub with small back room cinema.
Community owned and run pub. Lots of activities, food, live music, family friendly.
59 locals raden deze aan
The Ivy House
40 Stuart RdCommunity owned and run pub. Lots of activities, food, live music, family friendly.
Excellent traditional pub - has remained untainted by new fads and committed to decent ale whilst others succumbed to fashion and the kegged stuff....
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The Hermits Cave
28 Camberwell Church StExcellent traditional pub - has remained untainted by new fads and committed to decent ale whilst others succumbed to fashion and the kegged stuff....
The Four Quarters
187 Rye LnBar with games old and new.
Food court, galleries and bars in the same multistorey carpark as Franks Bar. Also has Level Six Yoga, mini golf in the basement .....and regular markets
118 locals raden deze aan
Peckham Levels
95a Rye LnFood court, galleries and bars in the same multistorey carpark as Franks Bar. Also has Level Six Yoga, mini golf in the basement .....and regular markets
Yard behind Bussey Building with food, drink, galleries. Occasional weekend flea markets, record fairs etc.
24 locals raden deze aan
Copeland Park & Bussey Building
133 Copeland RdYard behind Bussey Building with food, drink, galleries. Occasional weekend flea markets, record fairs etc.
Favourite local pub. Lively, and with great food from White Men Can't Jerk. Jerk chicken, halloumi, fries ......jerk everything!
23 locals raden deze aan
Prince of Peckham Pub
1 Clayton RdFavourite local pub. Lively, and with great food from White Men Can't Jerk. Jerk chicken, halloumi, fries ......jerk everything!
Zapoi
138 Rye LaneNice atmosphere, comfy quirky decor, great stop for drinks.
Food Scene
If you like Indian food you'll love this - make sure you have the home made paratha. Booking usually necessary.
177 locals raden deze aan
Ganapati
38 Holly GroveIf you like Indian food you'll love this - make sure you have the home made paratha. Booking usually necessary.
Coffee shop, brunch and bakery by the station at Queens Road.
62 locals raden deze aan
Blackbird Bakery London
134 Queen's RdCoffee shop, brunch and bakery by the station at Queens Road.
M.Manze
87 Tower Bridge RdTraditional Eel, Pie and Mash shop - open for lunch only.
They really are THE BEST fish and chips in London. Forget travelling miles to Poppies! Good old fashioned huge portions of fish, chips and mushy peas (and a pickled egg on the side). It’s now called Fish and Grill!
Meeting House Fish Bar
82 Meeting House LnThey really are THE BEST fish and chips in London. Forget travelling miles to Poppies! Good old fashioned huge portions of fish, chips and mushy peas (and a pickled egg on the side). It’s now called Fish and Grill!
Persian store with tables for eating meze. Owner Sally Butcher has published her own recipe books for creating Persian dishes with ingredients from Peckham. Good baclava.
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Persepolis
28-30 Peckham High StPersian store with tables for eating meze. Owner Sally Butcher has published her own recipe books for creating Persian dishes with ingredients from Peckham. Good baclava.
Proper London caff for a fry-up or a great value fish Friday lunch.
6 locals raden deze aan
Crossroads Cafe
190 Bellenden RdProper London caff for a fry-up or a great value fish Friday lunch.
Mega Chinese restaurant for buffet lunch, dim sum or evening meal.
22 locals raden deze aan
Hong Kong City
43 New Cross RdMega Chinese restaurant for buffet lunch, dim sum or evening meal.
Apart from a good Turkish grill, the house bread and onions make it worth the trip.
76 locals raden deze aan
FM Mangal
54 Camberwell Church StApart from a good Turkish grill, the house bread and onions make it worth the trip.
Out of the ordinary Chinese food from Xinjiang Province. Cheap and very cheerful - share a bowl of spicy chicken mopped up with GIANT belt noodles...
176 locals raden deze aan
Silk Road
47 Camberwell Church StOut of the ordinary Chinese food from Xinjiang Province. Cheap and very cheerful - share a bowl of spicy chicken mopped up with GIANT belt noodles...
Taiwanese buns and good atmosphere. They'll call you from the White Horse pub opposite when your table is ready.
77 locals raden deze aan
Mr Bao
293-295 Rye LnTaiwanese buns and good atmosphere. They'll call you from the White Horse pub opposite when your table is ready.
Miss Tapas
46 Choumert RdGood tapas, ham and cava.
Really tasty food (Balkans inspired), and has a nice bottle of retsina on the menu. You definitely need to book for this one.
101 locals raden deze aan
Peckham Bazaar
119 Consort RdReally tasty food (Balkans inspired), and has a nice bottle of retsina on the menu. You definitely need to book for this one.
Artusi
161 Bellenden RdGreat ( vaguely rustic) Italian food. Usually needs booking.
Asian Takeaway
125 Rye LnSeriously decent kebabs and other fayre alongside the railway arches.
Baba
12 - 16 Blenheim GroveGreat juice.
Levan
12-16 Blenheim GrovePosh food and great brunch
Coal Rooms
11a Station WayMore good food near Peckham Rye station
Fab Kurdish food. Also the original on Vestry road, and a kiosk at Peckham Levels. Booking advised.
15 locals raden deze aan
Nandine
45 Camberwell Church StFab Kurdish food. Also the original on Vestry road, and a kiosk at Peckham Levels. Booking advised.
Mamma Dough - Peckham
179 Queen's RdExcellent sourdough pizza near Queens Road station.
Hanar Kurdish Restaurant
Arch 163 Peckham RyeKurdish food in the railway arches with BYO alcohol.
Yadas Kurdish Restaurant
104 Rye LaneOne of my favourites - outstanding Kurdish food.
Uva
139 Bellenden RoadA new favourite for tapas or an amazingly good brunch.
MADE OF DOUGH
182 Bellenden RdMore good sourdough pizza
Best traditional English breakfast that won’t break the bank. Fish Fridays fish ‘n chip lunches.
6 locals raden deze aan
Crossroads Cafe
190 Bellenden RdBest traditional English breakfast that won’t break the bank. Fish Fridays fish ‘n chip lunches.
Arts & Culture
South London Gallery
65 Peckham RdGood gallery, restaurant / cafe and arts bookshop.
South London Art Map (SLAM) happens on the last Friday of the month. Open studios, tours and private views. Make sure you visit the Arches Studios on Blenheim Grove too if its a Peckham Friday!
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Hannah Barry Gallery
4 Holly GroveSouth London Art Map (SLAM) happens on the last Friday of the month. Open studios, tours and private views. Make sure you visit the Arches Studios on Blenheim Grove too if its a Peckham Friday!
Usually something going on - markets, roof top cinema etc. Or just good for a drink and some street food.
24 locals raden deze aan
Copeland Park & Bussey Building
133 Copeland RdUsually something going on - markets, roof top cinema etc. Or just good for a drink and some street food.
Shopping
Local maker Lou's shop - where I buy my lampshades..... and you can find him at The Arches on Blenheim Grove when there are open studios.
Frog On The Green
119 Consort RdLocal maker Lou's shop - where I buy my lampshades..... and you can find him at The Arches on Blenheim Grove when there are open studios.
Khan’s Bargain
135 Rye LnSells everything - Super Khan's. Who needs Harrods.......
Cypriot shop selling fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, cheese and olives.
Yesil Irmak Supermarket London
107 Peckham High StCypriot shop selling fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, cheese and olives.
Review
131 Bellenden RdIndependent bookshop well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Rye Wax
133 Rye LnVinyl in a bar in Bussey Building basement.
The school car park hosts the Peckham Car Boot every other Sunday - great rummaging, but get there early before the queues of late sleepers arrive….
Harris Academy Peckham
112 Peckham RdThe school car park hosts the Peckham Car Boot every other Sunday - great rummaging, but get there early before the queues of late sleepers arrive….
Everything Else
Lovely park - especially if you like running. Accessible via Canal Path Park near to my flat. Has a large fishing lake, public BBQ area and pizza ovens for picnics.
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Burgess Park
Cobourg RoadLovely park - especially if you like running. Accessible via Canal Path Park near to my flat. Has a large fishing lake, public BBQ area and pizza ovens for picnics.
The Rye. Fab open space that was once a space for radicalism and dissent....
130 locals raden deze aan
Peckham Rye Common
34 Straker's RdThe Rye. Fab open space that was once a space for radicalism and dissent....