Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Wonderful, family run Italian, consistently gets good reviews. The pizza is staggeringly good.
14 locals recommend
Trattoria Raffaele
94 Sydenham RdWonderful, family run Italian, consistently gets good reviews. The pizza is staggeringly good.
Essentials
Sainsbury's Petrol Station
Southend LaneAll you need under one roof.
Billing's
45 Sydenham RdAmazing local butcher, quality produce and friendly staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great, warm, attractive pub, with a lovely beer garden - good to spend time there in summer or winter.
55 locals recommend
The Dolphin Tavern
44 Red Lion StGreat, warm, attractive pub, with a lovely beer garden - good to spend time there in summer or winter.
Recently opened bar with a younger crowd, hugely popular with anyone who likes their ale!
7 locals recommend
BEER REBELLION
167 Sydenham RoadRecently opened bar with a younger crowd, hugely popular with anyone who likes their ale!
Traditional pub, with great food (so I've heard), recently refurbished.
9 locals recommend
Golden Lion
116 Sydenham RdTraditional pub, with great food (so I've heard), recently refurbished.
Everything Else
Oldest indie bookshop in South London - great if you want to browse their selection of new or secondhand books (latter in the basement), and find a special pressie for someone.
7 locals recommend
Kirkdale Bookshop
272 KirkdaleOldest indie bookshop in South London - great if you want to browse their selection of new or secondhand books (latter in the basement), and find a special pressie for someone.