Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Cable Cafe
8 Brixton RdGood coffee, nice vibes
Fresh mackerel sashimi and great spicy tuna rolls. Friendly; free deliver
19 locals recommend
SW9 Sushi Bar
62 Brixton RdFresh mackerel sashimi and great spicy tuna rolls. Friendly; free deliver
Great food, vibey. Cafe/bar in an antiques store, really fun for a late drink
122 locals recommend
LASSCO Brunswick House
30 Wandsworth RdGreat food, vibey. Cafe/bar in an antiques store, really fun for a late drink
Italo.
13 Bonnington SquareLovely local deli with good lunchtime menu
Hot Stuff
19 Wilcox RdGreat Indian; friendly and informal vibes
Dirty Burger Vauxhall
6 S Lambeth RdLate night burgers
An arcade filled with delicious places to eat - Franca Manca pizza is my favourite spot
17 locals recommend
Coldharbour Lane
Coldharbour LaneAn arcade filled with delicious places to eat - Franca Manca pizza is my favourite spot
Adulis
44-46 Brixton RdEritrean cooking, tasty
Drinks & Nightlife
The Dog House
293 Kennington RdFun pub, gay bingo nights
Canton Arms
177 S Lambeth RdBest pub grub in South London
The Bear
296A Camberwell New RoadGood selection of South London beers and ales
The Camberwell Arms
65 Camberwell Church StGreat food from the guys behind the Canton
Prince of Wales
Cleaver SquareLovely pub, especially in summer complete with boules
Royal Vauxhall Tavern
372 Kennington LnGay bar, good fun
Arts & Culture
Gasworks
155 Vauxhall StLovely small gallery with interesting shows
Pioneering artist community with architects, ceramists, arts workshops, filmmakers, glassworkers, painters, photographers, printmakers and a great cafe
Iliffe Yard
Iliffe YardPioneering artist community with architects, ceramists, arts workshops, filmmakers, glassworkers, painters, photographers, printmakers and a great cafe
Everything Else
The Oval
Kennington OvalFun for cricket in the summer
Sightseeing
Recently revamped museum - great for kids (full of planes and ships and all sorts)
461 locals recommend
Imperial War Museums
Lambeth RoadRecently revamped museum - great for kids (full of planes and ships and all sorts)
Palace of Westminster
One of London's most beautiful buildings
South London Gallery
65 Peckham RdLovely, intimate gallery (great cafe, too)
Vauxhall Park
Lawn LanePeaceful corner of Vauxhall, lovely lavender fields
Harleyford Road Community Garden
Lovely, calm secret garden
Essentials
Little Waitrose & Partners
3 BondwayMini Waitrose, good for basics
Ever Fresh
38 Brixton RdOpen 24-7 - basic foodstuffs, booze, sweets etc
Great Turkish supermarket - fresh fruit and veg, great place for food
20 locals recommend
TFC Camberwell
303 Camberwell New RdGreat Turkish supermarket - fresh fruit and veg, great place for food
One of London's best farmers markets, every Saturday at the end of the road
64 locals recommend
Oval Farmers' Market
Kennington Park RoadOne of London's best farmers markets, every Saturday at the end of the road
Entertainment & Activities
Bonnington Square
Bonnington SquareLovely quiet square, great for kids
Kennington Park
Kennington Park RoadLarge park. Skaters park at Northern end