Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
It’s a Peckham institution and you’re already expecting it, and partly because it’s just straight-up amazing. A pint-sized, canary yellow corner shop rammed with Persian ingredients, kitchen nick-nacks and a 9½ table café called Snackistan, breakfasting here is like bathing in a fragrant mirage, with harissa-laced scrambled eggs and cardamom spiced lattes.
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Persepolis
28-30 Peckham High StIt’s a Peckham institution and you’re already expecting it, and partly because it’s just straight-up amazing. A pint-sized, canary yellow corner shop rammed with Persian ingredients, kitchen nick-nacks and a 9½ table café called Snackistan, breakfasting here is like bathing in a fragrant mirage, with harissa-laced scrambled eggs and cardamom spiced lattes.
Both weekdays and weekends have a small but perfectly formed offering with an emphasis on provenance, like eggs with Merguez sausages, kedgeree and a deeply satisfying salt beef sandwich.
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Peckham Refreshment Rooms
12-16 Blenheim GroveBoth weekdays and weekends have a small but perfectly formed offering with an emphasis on provenance, like eggs with Merguez sausages, kedgeree and a deeply satisfying salt beef sandwich.
Perfectly positioned above the South London Gallery. Stop here for a Habit bap with black pudding, chilli jam and treacle cured bacon before ambling through the gallery.
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The Habit at the South London Gallery
67 Peckham RoadPerfectly positioned above the South London Gallery. Stop here for a Habit bap with black pudding, chilli jam and treacle cured bacon before ambling through the gallery.
Nutkin
Chadwick RoadA vegan café and deli that specialises in house-made, nut-based cheeses.
Old Spike Roastery is a social enterprise that provides both opportunities for the homeless and disadvantaged, and very good coffee.
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Old Spike Roastery
54 Peckham RyeOld Spike Roastery is a social enterprise that provides both opportunities for the homeless and disadvantaged, and very good coffee.
If you’re really ravenous, see what’s on the blackboard at the critically acclaimed Artusi, a modern spot serving seasonal Mediterranean dishes.
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Artusi
161 Bellenden RdIf you’re really ravenous, see what’s on the blackboard at the critically acclaimed Artusi, a modern spot serving seasonal Mediterranean dishes.
Serving spicy Thai grub (served with bottomless jasmine rice), it’s known as an incubator for up-and-coming chefs.
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The Begging Bowl
168 Bellenden RdServing spicy Thai grub (served with bottomless jasmine rice), it’s known as an incubator for up-and-coming chefs.
A real gem, stylishly trussed up with retro decor and serving up seasonal dishes accompanied by Little Bird gin cocktails.
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Pedler
One Canada SquareA real gem, stylishly trussed up with retro decor and serving up seasonal dishes accompanied by Little Bird gin cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Story is a relatively established one at almost 15 years old, and has lasted thanks in no small part to its ludicrous cocktail hour (6-7pm) where you can get an extra cocktail for an extra £2.
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Bar Story
213 Blenheim GroveBar Story is a relatively established one at almost 15 years old, and has lasted thanks in no small part to its ludicrous cocktail hour (6-7pm) where you can get an extra cocktail for an extra £2.
A local microbrewery with a bar, Tap Room, which has the added bonus of a street food residency from BBQ kings, Slow Richie’s.
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Brick Brewery
209 Blenheim GroveA local microbrewery with a bar, Tap Room, which has the added bonus of a street food residency from BBQ kings, Slow Richie’s.
A pool hall by day and low-fuss nightclub by night.
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Canavan's Peckham Pool Club
188 Rye LnA pool hall by day and low-fuss nightclub by night.
Peckham Palais Rabi Mobile
Slightly ramshackle nights in this semi-derelict former department store.
John The Unicorn
157-159 Rye LnLate night music and drinking.
There are DJ nights will be playing particularly loud on weekends to keep the spirit of old Peckham alive.
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The Montpelier
43 Choumert RdThere are DJ nights will be playing particularly loud on weekends to keep the spirit of old Peckham alive.
Frank's Café in Peckham is a really cool bar with amazing views of London on the top of a multi-storey car park.
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Frank's Cafe
95A Rye LnFrank's Café in Peckham is a really cool bar with amazing views of London on the top of a multi-storey car park.
Arts & Culture
Peckham Springs
Contemporary art space with changing exhibitions. It also has a lovely café and art shop.
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South London Gallery
65 Peckham RdContemporary art space with changing exhibitions. It also has a lovely café and art shop.
For when you need a mental workout, Peckham Library is open throughout the week, including Sundays!
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Peckham Library
122 Peckham Hill StFor when you need a mental workout, Peckham Library is open throughout the week, including Sundays!
Entertainment & Activities
One of the cheapest cinemas in London at only £4.99 a ticket - all day, every day!
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Peckhamplex
95A Rye LnOne of the cheapest cinemas in London at only £4.99 a ticket - all day, every day!
Parks & Nature
The park with a view! Enjoy a picnic with a landscape of the most beautiful city line.
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Telegraph Hill Upper Park
75 Kitto RdThe park with a view! Enjoy a picnic with a landscape of the most beautiful city line.