Brixton Special
Food Scene
At this family-run Thai cafe, the grilled offerings stand out, be it juicy skewers of pork with tamarind and chilli dip or turmeric-infused chicken that can be smothered in the house peanut sauce. The rich and creamy lamb massaman curry is one of London’s best interpretations of the dish and the veggie larb — mixed wild mushrooms served with toasted rice, chilli, mint and lemon — is an innovative twist on a northern Thai speciality. It’s BYO, so stop off at an off-license on your way.
31 locals recommend
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Unit 96 Coldharbour LnAt this family-run Thai cafe, the grilled offerings stand out, be it juicy skewers of pork with tamarind and chilli dip or turmeric-infused chicken that can be smothered in the house peanut sauce. The rich and creamy lamb massaman curry is one of London’s best interpretations of the dish and the veggie larb — mixed wild mushrooms served with toasted rice, chilli, mint and lemon — is an innovative twist on a northern Thai speciality. It’s BYO, so stop off at an off-license on your way.
This gem of a restaurant has been a Brixton stalwart for decades, serving classic Eritrean dishes. Asmara is a great place for groups thanks to the large mixed platters (meat or vegan) that never fail to impress: Small heaps of fragrant chicken, sour and spicy lentils and shredded mustard greens are piled onto tangy injera bread. With welcoming staff and an entertaining coffee and popcorn ceremony to end the meal, this easygoing spot makes customers feel at home.
21 locals recommend
Asmara Restaurant
386 Coldharbour LnThis gem of a restaurant has been a Brixton stalwart for decades, serving classic Eritrean dishes. Asmara is a great place for groups thanks to the large mixed platters (meat or vegan) that never fail to impress: Small heaps of fragrant chicken, sour and spicy lentils and shredded mustard greens are piled onto tangy injera bread. With welcoming staff and an entertaining coffee and popcorn ceremony to end the meal, this easygoing spot makes customers feel at home.
This buzzy, intimate bistro is situated on a quiet residential street, tucked away from the frenzy of central Brixton. It is the perfect place to visit for those seeking atmosphere: Naughty Piglets is all about relaxed dining in a beautiful space. The menu is small but eclectic, featuring standout dishes like pork belly with Korean spices, devon crab with pickled cabbage, and tender asparagus with cured egg yolk. The wine list is exceptionally good, and someone is always on hand to suggest suitable pairings.
61 locals recommend
Naughty Piglets
28 Brixton Water LnThis buzzy, intimate bistro is situated on a quiet residential street, tucked away from the frenzy of central Brixton. It is the perfect place to visit for those seeking atmosphere: Naughty Piglets is all about relaxed dining in a beautiful space. The menu is small but eclectic, featuring standout dishes like pork belly with Korean spices, devon crab with pickled cabbage, and tender asparagus with cured egg yolk. The wine list is exceptionally good, and someone is always on hand to suggest suitable pairings.
This casual Trinidadian restaurant excels at Caribbean classics and is the perfect spot to sample some of Brixton’s most best curried goat, hot pepper prawns and jerk chicken; no visit is complete without sampling the cod fish fritters and spicy chicken wings, either (vegetarians are well catered for with hearty pumpkin and chickpea rotis). Enjoy the Brixton community dining with housemade ginger beer or a glass of the rum punch.
32 locals recommend
Fish, Wings and Tings Brixton
Coldharbour LaneThis casual Trinidadian restaurant excels at Caribbean classics and is the perfect spot to sample some of Brixton’s most best curried goat, hot pepper prawns and jerk chicken; no visit is complete without sampling the cod fish fritters and spicy chicken wings, either (vegetarians are well catered for with hearty pumpkin and chickpea rotis). Enjoy the Brixton community dining with housemade ginger beer or a glass of the rum punch.
Home of the original Kricket, Brixton remains an important part of our journey. From the early shipping container days, to our new home on Atlantic Road, we are delighted to serve you more of the food and drink we love. The Brixton restaurant will serve as a test kitchen for our other restaurants and wouldn’t be complete without it’s own dedicated cocktail bar!
26 locals recommend
Kricket Brixton
41-45 Atlantic RdHome of the original Kricket, Brixton remains an important part of our journey. From the early shipping container days, to our new home on Atlantic Road, we are delighted to serve you more of the food and drink we love. The Brixton restaurant will serve as a test kitchen for our other restaurants and wouldn’t be complete without it’s own dedicated cocktail bar!
Nanban
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Drinks & Nightlife
A fairly new addition to the Brixton bar scene, this bar-meets-restaurant meets-co-working-space is a perfect fit. Mixing simple, rustic decor with innovative menus and even their own house gin. The venue regularly hosts live bands and DJs, as well as serving some of the best pizza in Lambeth.
38 locals recommend
Canova Hall
250 Ferndale RdA fairly new addition to the Brixton bar scene, this bar-meets-restaurant meets-co-working-space is a perfect fit. Mixing simple, rustic decor with innovative menus and even their own house gin. The venue regularly hosts live bands and DJs, as well as serving some of the best pizza in Lambeth.
Cattivo
Bringing Italian coffee culture to the streets of Brixton, this gorgeous bar offers more than just a good macchiato. Boasting an array of decadent cocktails, and some delicious Italian small plates, Cattivo also offers live jazz and cabaret nights.
Cattivo
207 Ferndale RdCattivo
Bringing Italian coffee culture to the streets of Brixton, this gorgeous bar offers more than just a good macchiato. Boasting an array of decadent cocktails, and some delicious Italian small plates, Cattivo also offers live jazz and cabaret nights.
Innovative, unique and one of the best cocktail bars in Brixton, Shrub & Shutter isn't the location for measly mojitos thanks to their unique roster of botanical drinks and ingredients. Head on down for the booze, but stay for the chilled atmosphere and fresh interiors.
55 locals recommend
The Shrub and Shutter
336 Coldharbour LnInnovative, unique and one of the best cocktail bars in Brixton, Shrub & Shutter isn't the location for measly mojitos thanks to their unique roster of botanical drinks and ingredients. Head on down for the booze, but stay for the chilled atmosphere and fresh interiors.
One of the true hidden gems on the Brixton scene, the Beast is tucked away somewhere on Acre Lane. Make your way inside, follow the staircase up to the first floor and you'll find a real unassuming favourite, where customised cocktails and a regularly rotating menu of street food is up for grabs.
17 locals recommend
The Beast of Brixton
89 Acre LnOne of the true hidden gems on the Brixton scene, the Beast is tucked away somewhere on Acre Lane. Make your way inside, follow the staircase up to the first floor and you'll find a real unassuming favourite, where customised cocktails and a regularly rotating menu of street food is up for grabs.
A playground for Brixton's movers and shakers looking for a comfy boozer with 2 floors of bars, DJs and dancing to an eclectic mix of music. Decked out in dark finishes and bursting with frat party vibes, Market House quite literally feels like one big house party. Dance to DJs playing a hot mix of Island Disco, Old Skool Classics and party anthems when this place gets heaving over a weekend.
21 locals recommend
Market House
443 Coldharbour LnA playground for Brixton's movers and shakers looking for a comfy boozer with 2 floors of bars, DJs and dancing to an eclectic mix of music. Decked out in dark finishes and bursting with frat party vibes, Market House quite literally feels like one big house party. Dance to DJs playing a hot mix of Island Disco, Old Skool Classics and party anthems when this place gets heaving over a weekend.
Tucked into Coldharbour Lane, Three Eight Four is an intimate space of cold, industrial style with exposed plaster and brickwork cladding the walls and eccentric light fixtures on the walls. This cool little bar focusses on knocking up some almighty crafty cocktail concoctions with tasty small plates (should you fancy a nibble) making Three Eight Four a perfect hangout for date night or chilling with mates.
19 locals recommend
Three Eight Four
384 Coldharbour LnTucked into Coldharbour Lane, Three Eight Four is an intimate space of cold, industrial style with exposed plaster and brickwork cladding the walls and eccentric light fixtures on the walls. This cool little bar focusses on knocking up some almighty crafty cocktail concoctions with tasty small plates (should you fancy a nibble) making Three Eight Four a perfect hangout for date night or chilling with mates.