Guidebook for London
Food Scene
The most outstanding south indian cuisine and quite famous - people come from all over London to experience Ganapati. And it's literally just across the road! You need to book in advance as it usually impossible to get a table on a walk in basis.
http://www.ganapatirestaurant.com/
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Ganapati
38 Holly GroveThe most outstanding south indian cuisine and quite famous - people come from all over London to experience Ganapati. And it's literally just across the road! You need to book in advance as it usually impossible to get a table on a walk in basis.
http://www.ganapatirestaurant.com/
If you can't get a table at Ganapati restaurant, or just feel like having a night in, you can either have your order delivered, or it's just a 5 minute walk to collect further down the road.
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Ganapati Takeaway
4 Maxted RdIf you can't get a table at Ganapati restaurant, or just feel like having a night in, you can either have your order delivered, or it's just a 5 minute walk to collect further down the road.
Outstanding thai tapas. They don't take bookings though, you need to go there direct, if they don't have a table at the time you arrive, you'll be added to their wait list and they'll call you when your table is ready. You can always fill your time by going to one of the gastropubs nearby (I recommend the Montpelier), or go back to the flat - it's only 5 minutes walk between the two spots
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The Begging Bowl
168 Bellenden RdOutstanding thai tapas. They don't take bookings though, you need to go there direct, if they don't have a table at the time you arrive, you'll be added to their wait list and they'll call you when your table is ready. You can always fill your time by going to one of the gastropubs nearby (I recommend the Montpelier), or go back to the flat - it's only 5 minutes walk between the two spots
Lovely little cafe just down the road. They do great breakfasts, lunches, cakes and coffee. And have divine bread from the Blackbird Bakery. Don;t settle for a table int he front, try to get one outside in the courtyard - you have to walk right through to the back to get there. (And yes, it's covered - to account for the colder rainier days London is known for)
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Anderson & Co
139 Bellenden RdLovely little cafe just down the road. They do great breakfasts, lunches, cakes and coffee. And have divine bread from the Blackbird Bakery. Don;t settle for a table int he front, try to get one outside in the courtyard - you have to walk right through to the back to get there. (And yes, it's covered - to account for the colder rainier days London is known for)
Lovely little french cafe that does lovely breakfasts and lunches.
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Petitou
63 Choumert RdLovely little french cafe that does lovely breakfasts and lunches.
It describes itself as pan-Balkan mezze and grill and was named one of Fay Maschler's best restaurants of 2013. The menu's constantly changing, but expect dishes such as grilled octopus or creamy Jerusalem artichoke with hazlenut butter. Food is absolutely oustanding. It's a little further out, about 15 minutes walk and a little off the beaten track, but most most definitely worth the effort. They do take bookings too. http://peckhambazaar.com/
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Peckham Bazaar
119 Consort RdIt describes itself as pan-Balkan mezze and grill and was named one of Fay Maschler's best restaurants of 2013. The menu's constantly changing, but expect dishes such as grilled octopus or creamy Jerusalem artichoke with hazlenut butter. Food is absolutely oustanding. It's a little further out, about 15 minutes walk and a little off the beaten track, but most most definitely worth the effort. They do take bookings too. http://peckhambazaar.com/
An amazing summer time pop up outdoor rooftop bar, grill, and arts space on the top of the multi-storey carpark on Rye Lane. It has the most amazing views across to central London. Only open from May to late September.
http://www.frankscafe.org.uk/
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Frank's Cafe
95A Rye LnAn amazing summer time pop up outdoor rooftop bar, grill, and arts space on the top of the multi-storey carpark on Rye Lane. It has the most amazing views across to central London. Only open from May to late September.
http://www.frankscafe.org.uk/
Surprisingly good and cheap chinese food
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Lovely House Dim Sum Restaurant
119 Bellenden RdSurprisingly good and cheap chinese food
A very buzzy place - it's food has been described as "Barcelona-meets-rustic-French tapas". They're open early from 7am and great for a coffee and croissant, very reasonably priced small plates at lunch, and evening times are super buzzy.
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Peckham Refreshment Rooms
12-16 Blenheim GroveA very buzzy place - it's food has been described as "Barcelona-meets-rustic-French tapas". They're open early from 7am and great for a coffee and croissant, very reasonably priced small plates at lunch, and evening times are super buzzy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gorgeous little independently owned and run pub. They sometimes have live music events and also have a backroom cinema.
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The Montpelier
43 Choumert RdGorgeous little independently owned and run pub. They sometimes have live music events and also have a backroom cinema.
Definitely more of a pub than a bar, and a quintessentially english one. Independently owned and run. They do AMAZING pizzas. A rowdy live music scene on Friday nights and possibly Saturday nights too I think.
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The Gowlett Arms
62 Gowlett RdDefinitely more of a pub than a bar, and a quintessentially english one. Independently owned and run. They do AMAZING pizzas. A rowdy live music scene on Friday nights and possibly Saturday nights too I think.
This is an amazing and unique little place with a little retro games arcade with everything from pacman and space invaders to mortal combat and house of the dead. And a lovely little bar too.
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The Four Quarters
187 Rye LnThis is an amazing and unique little place with a little retro games arcade with everything from pacman and space invaders to mortal combat and house of the dead. And a lovely little bar too.
Little independent craft beer microbrewers under the railway arches, with a lovely open courtyard and superb beers that have been brewed onsite. Only open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. http://www.brickbrewery.co.uk/
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Brick Brewery
209 Blenheim GroveLittle independent craft beer microbrewers under the railway arches, with a lovely open courtyard and superb beers that have been brewed onsite. Only open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. http://www.brickbrewery.co.uk/
This is a gallery-cum-bar space and does very good, and surprisingly strong cocktails for the price at a gob-smacking £6 - touted as the best value cocktails in London. There is a street food van parked up outside for food, with vans and the cuisine on offer changing every few weeks/months.
Only open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays.
http://peckhamsprings.co.uk/
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Peckham Springs
This is a gallery-cum-bar space and does very good, and surprisingly strong cocktails for the price at a gob-smacking £6 - touted as the best value cocktails in London. There is a street food van parked up outside for food, with vans and the cuisine on offer changing every few weeks/months.
Only open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays.
http://peckhamsprings.co.uk/
Essentials
Morrisons
The GroveThe biggest supermarket in the area.
Argos Peckham
54 Rye LnAnother of the 3 main big supermarkets in the area.
Lidl
3 Bellenden RdAnother of the 3 main grocery stores in the area.
Peckham Post Office
125 Peckham High StThe closest local Royal Mail post office
Parks & Nature
Lovely big open park about 10-15 minutes walk away. There's a cafe within the grounds or you can take a picnic, it's also great for running if you're into that.
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Peckham Rye
Peckham RyeLovely big open park about 10-15 minutes walk away. There's a cafe within the grounds or you can take a picnic, it's also great for running if you're into that.
A lovely park just down the road - there are ping pong tables and 2 kiddies playgrounds. There are also lots of picnic benches so a great place to go for an outdoor lunch on a nice day.
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Warwick Gardens
Lyndhurst WayA lovely park just down the road - there are ping pong tables and 2 kiddies playgrounds. There are also lots of picnic benches so a great place to go for an outdoor lunch on a nice day.
Shopping
Rye Lane is the main shopping street and has all the major chain stores like Boots pharmacy, Superdrug pharmacy, Argos, pound stores, etc etc
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Rye Lane
Rye LaneRye Lane is the main shopping street and has all the major chain stores like Boots pharmacy, Superdrug pharmacy, Argos, pound stores, etc etc
A lovely stretch of unique independent businesses with everything from small convenience stores, a bookshop, vintage clothing stores, local designer clothing boutiques, a drycleaners, pharmacy, and lots of cafes and restaurants. This article says it all:
http://dulwichonview.org.uk/2013/07/02/ciao-bellenden-a-saturday-shopping-in-bellenden/
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Bellenden Road
Bellenden RoadA lovely stretch of unique independent businesses with everything from small convenience stores, a bookshop, vintage clothing stores, local designer clothing boutiques, a drycleaners, pharmacy, and lots of cafes and restaurants. This article says it all:
http://dulwichonview.org.uk/2013/07/02/ciao-bellenden-a-saturday-shopping-in-bellenden/
The Review is fast becoming a Peckham institution and even hosts its own literary festival. This independent bookshop is run by novelist Evie Wyld (she was included in 2013's Granta Best of Young British) and focuses largely on art, design and architecture, although it has a choice selection of fiction and children's books as well.
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Review
131 Bellenden RdThe Review is fast becoming a Peckham institution and even hosts its own literary festival. This independent bookshop is run by novelist Evie Wyld (she was included in 2013's Granta Best of Young British) and focuses largely on art, design and architecture, although it has a choice selection of fiction and children's books as well.
Getting Around
The main station that connects you by tube (the overground line) and rail to central London and surrounds.
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Peckham Rye Station (Stop U)
The main station that connects you by tube (the overground line) and rail to central London and surrounds.
The main bus hub in Peckham and buses from here can get you just abouts all places in London. There are of course closer individual stops though - outside Peckham Rye station being the main one that will get you by bus into various parts of central London.
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Peckham Bus Station
The main bus hub in Peckham and buses from here can get you just abouts all places in London. There are of course closer individual stops though - outside Peckham Rye station being the main one that will get you by bus into various parts of central London.
Entertainment & Activities
The cheapest place in London to catch latest releases - a bargain at £4.99 for any film at any time of day. And the only independent Movie mutiplex in London!
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Peckhamplex
95A Rye LnThe cheapest place in London to catch latest releases - a bargain at £4.99 for any film at any time of day. And the only independent Movie mutiplex in London!