Sebastian’s Guidebook
Pubs & Breweries
While there are numerous great pubs, bars, and restaurants in London, we would like to give you a short overview of places we enjoy going to in our leisure time. All are in walking distance or a very short bus ride. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Absolute gem. It is an independent microbrewery and only a stone’s throw away. It has got a really cozy taproom and beer garden offering excellent South London craft beer and food.
Distance: 0.5 miles / 800 m (11 min walk)
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Orbit Beers Brewery & Taproom
225 & 228 Fielding StAbsolute gem. It is an independent microbrewery and only a stone’s throw away. It has got a really cozy taproom and beer garden offering excellent South London craft beer and food.
Distance: 0.5 miles / 800 m (11 min walk)
It’s a relaxed, no-nonsense beer-lovers pub with an emphasis on craft beer with an ever-changing beer line-up. The decor’s sleek and tasteful. Anyone’s welcome to bring along food from nearby restaurants.
Distance: 0.5 miles / 800 m (11 min walk)
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stormbird
25 Camberwell Church StIt’s a relaxed, no-nonsense beer-lovers pub with an emphasis on craft beer with an ever-changing beer line-up. The decor’s sleek and tasteful. Anyone’s welcome to bring along food from nearby restaurants.
Distance: 0.5 miles / 800 m (11 min walk)
Great beers, homemade food, award-winning quiz 8 pm every Wednesday, open mic on a Thursday, showing live sports. The Joiners has a musical history and one of her most noteworthy success stories has been the recent rise to fame of Florence and the Machine.
Distance: 0.5 miles / 800 m (11 min walk)
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Joiners Arms
35 Denmark HillGreat beers, homemade food, award-winning quiz 8 pm every Wednesday, open mic on a Thursday, showing live sports. The Joiners has a musical history and one of her most noteworthy success stories has been the recent rise to fame of Florence and the Machine.
Distance: 0.5 miles / 800 m (11 min walk)
Large Victorian pub and terrace overlooking Camberwell Green, furnished with lived-in sofas. There are legendary quiz & karaoke nights during the week, and live music & DJs on weekends.
Distance: 0.4 miles / 600 m (8 min walk)
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Tiger
18 Camberwell GreenLarge Victorian pub and terrace overlooking Camberwell Green, furnished with lived-in sofas. There are legendary quiz & karaoke nights during the week, and live music & DJs on weekends.
Distance: 0.4 miles / 600 m (8 min walk)
Hip pub with old-meets-new decor, an open fire, and a quirky garden, serving British food and craft beers.
Distance: 0.7 miles / 1.1 km (13 min walk)
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Sun of Camberwell
61-63 Coldharbour LnHip pub with old-meets-new decor, an open fire, and a quirky garden, serving British food and craft beers.
Distance: 0.7 miles / 1.1 km (13 min walk)
Neighbourhoods
Apart from the major attraction in Central London, the beautiful parks in Battersea or the bustling Clapham there are many other exciting and vibrant neighbourhoods in London.
Shoreditch (touristic)
It has become the epicentre of all things creative. Shoreditch is a region full of character retaining an industrial edge with a vibrant entertainment (i.e. Bounce Ping Pong Bar, Bar Kick, Ballie Ballerson, Village Underground) and nightlife scene (i.e. Old Street Record Café, Happiness Forgets, The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club, Nightjar, The Gibson) It is home to Brick Lane with its vintage shops, food markets and amazing street art / graffiti.
620 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shoreditch
Shoreditch (touristic)
It has become the epicentre of all things creative. Shoreditch is a region full of character retaining an industrial edge with a vibrant entertainment (i.e. Bounce Ping Pong Bar, Bar Kick, Ballie Ballerson, Village Underground) and nightlife scene (i.e. Old Street Record Café, Happiness Forgets, The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club, Nightjar, The Gibson) It is home to Brick Lane with its vintage shops, food markets and amazing street art / graffiti.
Brixton (non-touristic)
Brixton’s rough and gritty history only serves to add to the lively and eclectic nature nowadays. It boasts a thriving creative arts scene and its plethora of pubs (i.e. The Duke of Edinburgh, Brixton Brewery Tap Room, The White Horse Brixton), clubs (i.e. Phonox, Prince of Wales, Hootananny, Effra Social) and restaurants (i.e. Gremio de Brixton, Negril) also ensures an enjoyable nightlife. With the container village Brixton Pop, it does not only house one of London’s greatest street food venues but also is home to Brixton Village, the biggest and best undercover market in London to taste world food.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brixton
Brixton (non-touristic)
Brixton’s rough and gritty history only serves to add to the lively and eclectic nature nowadays. It boasts a thriving creative arts scene and its plethora of pubs (i.e. The Duke of Edinburgh, Brixton Brewery Tap Room, The White Horse Brixton), clubs (i.e. Phonox, Prince of Wales, Hootananny, Effra Social) and restaurants (i.e. Gremio de Brixton, Negril) also ensures an enjoyable nightlife. With the container village Brixton Pop, it does not only house one of London’s greatest street food venues but also is home to Brixton Village, the biggest and best undercover market in London to taste world food.
Peckham (non-touristic)
The area is one of South London’s coolest neighbourhoods, helped along by its thriving art scene. With highlights including car-park rooftop bar Frank’s Café offering unhindered views over London’s skyline, the indie-store scene around Bellenden Road, and endless chic cafés. Other recommendable places to have a great time are The Bussey Rooftop, Peckham Riviera, Peckham Levels, Brick Brewery, Skylight, and The Montpelier.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peckham
Peckham (non-touristic)
The area is one of South London’s coolest neighbourhoods, helped along by its thriving art scene. With highlights including car-park rooftop bar Frank’s Café offering unhindered views over London’s skyline, the indie-store scene around Bellenden Road, and endless chic cafés. Other recommendable places to have a great time are The Bussey Rooftop, Peckham Riviera, Peckham Levels, Brick Brewery, Skylight, and The Montpelier.
Parks
We do not think it is necessary for us to mention London’s well-known attractions again. We are sure you have done your research. Therefore, we would like to give you a short overview of fun things to do in our neighbourhood.
Most likely one of the most beautiful parks in London overlooking the southern bank of the River Thames. The park boasts amongst its features a grand riverside promenade with Buddhist shrine, and a large lake with islands. There is also a nice café just by the lake.
Distance: 0.8 miles / 1.2 km (17 min walk)
Note: In Battersea Park the Thames Path section Albert Bridge to Tower Bridge begins passing by hidden haunts and famous landmarks (i.e. Big Ben, London Eye, Tate Modern)
We provide a detailed map with our guidebook. It can also be downloaded here:
http://content.tfl.gov.uk/thames-path-south-section-2.pdf
Note: At the most Western side of Battersea Park you can find St. Albert Bridge, which is illuminated by 4,000 light bulbs at night.
935 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Battersea Park
Battersea Park RoadMost likely one of the most beautiful parks in London overlooking the southern bank of the River Thames. The park boasts amongst its features a grand riverside promenade with Buddhist shrine, and a large lake with islands. There is also a nice café just by the lake.
Distance: 0.8 miles / 1.2 km (17 min walk)
Note: In Battersea Park the Thames Path section Albert Bridge to Tower Bridge begins passing by hidden haunts and famous landmarks (i.e. Big Ben, London Eye, Tate Modern)
We provide a detailed map with our guidebook. It can also be downloaded here:
http://content.tfl.gov.uk/thames-path-south-section-2.pdf
Note: At the most Western side of Battersea Park you can find St. Albert Bridge, which is illuminated by 4,000 light bulbs at night.
Just across the road, you will find open grass areas, mounds, and picnic areas. There are also areas for active recreation including ping pong tables, tennis courts, outdoor gyms, a lake, and a café.
Distance: 0.2 miles / 300 m (2 min walk)
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Burgess
Albany RoadJust across the road, you will find open grass areas, mounds, and picnic areas. There are also areas for active recreation including ping pong tables, tennis courts, outdoor gyms, a lake, and a café.
Distance: 0.2 miles / 300 m (2 min walk)
A large Edwardian-era park that still contains many of its original heritage features. It has a charming wooden bandstand, a central ornamental pond, a community garden, and a wildlife area.
Distance: 0.8 miles / 1.2 km (17 min walk)
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ruskin Park
Denmark HillA large Edwardian-era park that still contains many of its original heritage features. It has a charming wooden bandstand, a central ornamental pond, a community garden, and a wildlife area.
Distance: 0.8 miles / 1.2 km (17 min walk)
Shopping
The largest mall in Europe with ca. 320 shops. All knowns brands are represented
737 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westfield Shopping Centre
The largest mall in Europe with ca. 320 shops. All knowns brands are represented
Home to fashion and lifestyle retailers incl. many independent fashion boutiques.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carnaby Street
Carnaby StreetHome to fashion and lifestyle retailers incl. many independent fashion boutiques.
Europe’s busiest shopping streets. Several chains have their flagship stores here.
Oxford St, London, Reino Unido
Europe’s busiest shopping streets. Several chains have their flagship stores here.
Markets
Saturday (10am–5pm) & Sunday (11am–4pm)
Various great gourmet street food vendors. More for Londoners than tourists.
292 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de Maltby Street
Maltby StreetSaturday (10am–5pm) & Sunday (11am–4pm)
Various great gourmet street food vendors. More for Londoners than tourists.
Only on Sundays
Oasis of flowers on a lovely street with art galleries next to cupcake shops, vintage clothes stores, and antique shops.
1660 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadOnly on Sundays
Oasis of flowers on a lovely street with art galleries next to cupcake shops, vintage clothes stores, and antique shops.
Breakfast / Brunch
Both places offer delicious food and high-quality coffee in a lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. Breakfast to dinner dining. Brunchies has a quiet backyard to enjoy breakfast/lunch in the sun.
Distance: 0.6 miles / 950 m (12 min walk)
Love Walk Cafe Camberwell
Both places offer delicious food and high-quality coffee in a lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. Breakfast to dinner dining. Brunchies has a quiet backyard to enjoy breakfast/lunch in the sun.
Distance: 0.6 miles / 950 m (12 min walk)
Both places offer delicious food and high-quality coffee in a lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. Breakfast to dinner dining. Brunchies has a quiet backyard to enjoy breakfast/lunch in the sun.
Distance: 0.5 miles / 800 m (11 min walk)
Brunchies
1 Valmar RdBoth places offer delicious food and high-quality coffee in a lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. Breakfast to dinner dining. Brunchies has a quiet backyard to enjoy breakfast/lunch in the sun.
Distance: 0.5 miles / 800 m (11 min walk)
Restaurant / Bar
Nandine
45 Camberwell Church StKurdish Cuisine
The Dutchie Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Caribbean Cuisine
Italian Pizza
Theo’s is a firm favourite with the locals for its mix of authentic thin base/thick crust pizza.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Theo's
2 Grove LnItalian Pizza
Theo’s is a firm favourite with the locals for its mix of authentic thin base/thick crust pizza.
Silk Road
47 Camberwell Church StChinese Cuisine
Sushi
MOMO Sushi Bar is an intimate yet classy venue with some of the best Eastern dishes in London. The sushi classics are all on display here – Poke, sashimi, nigiri – with some economical mixed platters for sharing. Best of all is MOMO’s signature roll with a tempting mix of asparagus, prawn tempura tobiko and mayonnaise.
MOMO Sushi Bar Camberwell
Sushi
MOMO Sushi Bar is an intimate yet classy venue with some of the best Eastern dishes in London. The sushi classics are all on display here – Poke, sashimi, nigiri – with some economical mixed platters for sharing. Best of all is MOMO’s signature roll with a tempting mix of asparagus, prawn tempura tobiko and mayonnaise.
Falafel & Shawarma London
27 Camberwell Church StLegendary Kebap
Vineyard
3-5 Camberwell GroveGreek Cuisine
Cocktail Bar
Good Neighbour is a cosy, well-stocked wine bar – and we really mean that, as you’ll see wines stocked to the high heavens as soon as you walk in. There’s some tasty nibbles on offer – cheese, charcuterie, and more if you get peckish – but the drinks here win out, with some delicious cocktails to try and share.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good Neighbour
21 Camberwell Church StCocktail Bar
Good Neighbour is a cosy, well-stocked wine bar – and we really mean that, as you’ll see wines stocked to the high heavens as soon as you walk in. There’s some tasty nibbles on offer – cheese, charcuterie, and more if you get peckish – but the drinks here win out, with some delicious cocktails to try and share.