Jake’s guidebook
Food scene
It is simply the best Indian in London. Totally authentic Goan cooking and DELICIOUS. It has a takeaway too if you just fancy staying inside :)
177 locals recommend
Ganapati
38 Holly GroveIt is simply the best Indian in London. Totally authentic Goan cooking and DELICIOUS. It has a takeaway too if you just fancy staying inside :)
AMAZING Thai Place with the added bonus that it is a stones-throw away from the flat
166 locals recommend
The Begging Bowl
168 Bellenden RdAMAZING Thai Place with the added bonus that it is a stones-throw away from the flat
General Store
174 Bellenden RdGreat coffee, delicious bread and treats (though expensive!)
Four Hundred Rabbits: Nunhead
143 Evelina RdAmazing Pizza
Artusi
161 Bellenden RdBest italian in London (no exaggeration)
Personally haven't been yet but this place gets rave reviews from people I know and many I don't.
40 locals recommend
Kudu
119 Queen's RdPersonally haven't been yet but this place gets rave reviews from people I know and many I don't.
Forza Win
31 Copeland RdOne of many places to visit in Copeland park nowadays - really cool
Mr Bao
293-295 Rye LnDoes what it says on the tin. Also on Deliveroo
Delicious pizza and cocktails just round the corner. Fantastic vegan option if interested too!
18 locals recommend
MADE OF DOUGH
182 Bellenden RdDelicious pizza and cocktails just round the corner. Fantastic vegan option if interested too!
Vegan or not, you will be hard pushed to find something deeelicious for all tastes at this place. The toasties and Banh Mi are knock out. They also sell great organic wines and selection of local beers
The Odds
28 Choumert RdVegan or not, you will be hard pushed to find something deeelicious for all tastes at this place. The toasties and Banh Mi are knock out. They also sell great organic wines and selection of local beers
Good All-Rounder
The Victoria Inn
77 Choumert RdRight across the road and a great pub with decent food too
Peckham Levels
95a Rye LnJust LOADS of things going on
Probably the best local pub at the moment. Great food, crowd and outside space after recent renovation.
107 locals recommend
The Montpelier
43 Choumert RdProbably the best local pub at the moment. Great food, crowd and outside space after recent renovation.
If you can get a booking absolutely go! Best rooftop bar for my money in London. Sensational food too
27 locals recommend
Forza Wine
133A Rye LnIf you can get a booking absolutely go! Best rooftop bar for my money in London. Sensational food too
Brunch
TUPI Peckham
206 Rye LnYUM
Anderson & Co
139 Bellenden RdLocal staple for brunch
Pedler
One Canada SquareGo hungry and book early
This cafe has got better and better. Delicious food and now also doing cocktails in the evening. 2 Minutes walk away
61 locals recommend
Petitou
63 Choumert RdThis cafe has got better and better. Delicious food and now also doing cocktails in the evening. 2 Minutes walk away
Bars
When open this is one of the best early evening drinking spots in London.
32 locals recommend
Bussey Rooftop Bar
133 Rye LnWhen open this is one of the best early evening drinking spots in London.
Peckham Springs
Brooklyn in London
Social
133 Copeland RdGreat bar in the buzzy copeland park area.
Night Life
Bussey Building
Best night out in London (Saturday nights are soul nights)
Things to do
Peckham Rye
Peckham RyeLocal Park
Dulwich Park
Dulwich ParkWhen open this is a great thing to do on a sunny day. Be ready for cold water temperatures! Also Brockwell is a lovely park in it's own right.
162 locals recommend
Brockwell Lido
Dulwich RoadWhen open this is a great thing to do on a sunny day. Be ready for cold water temperatures! Also Brockwell is a lovely park in it's own right.
Rooftop Film Club
133 Rye LnWhen open this is a must-do in the summer months
Groceries
This place has everything and is right around the corner. The veg is really good quality.
13 locals recommend
Village Grocer
178-180 Bellenden RdThis place has everything and is right around the corner. The veg is really good quality.