Guidebook for London
Food Scene
The coffee is excellent in a lovely poolside location. A great place for brunch as well. And very family friendly.
162 locals recommend
Brockwell Lido
Dulwich RoadThe coffee is excellent in a lovely poolside location. A great place for brunch as well. And very family friendly.
Excellent coffee in the heart of the fashionably regenerated Brixton Market
52 locals recommend
Federation Coffee
Coldharbour LaneExcellent coffee in the heart of the fashionably regenerated Brixton Market
Wander around under-cover of this old arcade market, enjoying the social scene and choosing cuisine from around the world.
492 locals recommend
Brixton Village Market
Unit 74 Coldharbour LnWander around under-cover of this old arcade market, enjoying the social scene and choosing cuisine from around the world.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old Brixton favourite, with great jazz on Thursdays and an open mic on Sundays
56 locals recommend
The Effra Hall tavern
38A Kellett RdOld Brixton favourite, with great jazz on Thursdays and an open mic on Sundays
Award-winning live music venue on one side and old time British pub on the other, with pool and sports and a big garden area.
112 locals recommend
Hootananny Brixton
95 GreaterAward-winning live music venue on one side and old time British pub on the other, with pool and sports and a big garden area.
They have some great music nights and a terrace overlooking Windrush Square
10 locals recommend
Upstairs at the Ritzy
They have some great music nights and a terrace overlooking Windrush Square
Parks & Nature
A very sweet hidden community gem, with open days, events and a childrens playground next door
72 locals recommend
Brixton Windmill
100 Blenheim GardensA very sweet hidden community gem, with open days, events and a childrens playground next door
Fantastic views of the city from the top of the hill, plus cafe, kids playgrounds, bike track, tennis, bowling, open air swimming at the Lido, lakeside walking, old English Garden and year round events
287 locals recommend
Brockwell Park
Brockwell Park GardensFantastic views of the city from the top of the hill, plus cafe, kids playgrounds, bike track, tennis, bowling, open air swimming at the Lido, lakeside walking, old English Garden and year round events
Arts & Culture
New heritage building on Windrush Sqaure with regular exhibition programme, cafe and more.
57 locals recommend
Black Cultural Archives
1 Windrush SquareNew heritage building on Windrush Sqaure with regular exhibition programme, cafe and more.
Regular exhibition programme in an off street location, plus permanent works up around Brixton town centre
7 locals recommend
Photofusion
6 Canterbury CresRegular exhibition programme in an off street location, plus permanent works up around Brixton town centre
A short bus or bike ride away to another world - charming, extensive traditional gallery plus cafe. And next door to Dulwich Park
271 locals recommend
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gallery RoadA short bus or bike ride away to another world - charming, extensive traditional gallery plus cafe. And next door to Dulwich Park
Shopping
A parade of old time quirky independent shops including vintage bric-a-brac, designer clothes, books etc. leading around to Herne Hill Station
Dulwich Road
Dulwich RoadA parade of old time quirky independent shops including vintage bric-a-brac, designer clothes, books etc. leading around to Herne Hill Station