Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Hootananny Brixton
95 GreaterGreat live music.
85 Effra Rd
85 Effra RoadGreat new place next to Hootananny, holds swing dancing and 40's themed events.
Lovely pub with a great atmosphere and good food.
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The Duke of Edinburgh Pub | Brixton
204 Ferndale RoadLovely pub with a great atmosphere and good food.
Great pub set in a quiet square just off the main street. Nice beer garden at the back, good food and a good quiz.
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Trinity Arms
45 Trinity GardensGreat pub set in a quiet square just off the main street. Nice beer garden at the back, good food and a good quiz.
A proper Brixton local with great Caribbean food and Jazz Nights.
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The Effra Hall tavern
38A Kellett RdA proper Brixton local with great Caribbean food and Jazz Nights.
Arts & Culture
Probably the best cinema in London, shows a great selection of films both big and small, also has a very nice restaurant and the bar Upstairs.
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Ritzy Cinema and Cafe
26 Coldharbour LnProbably the best cinema in London, shows a great selection of films both big and small, also has a very nice restaurant and the bar Upstairs.
Great bands regularly play here, both big and less well-known.
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O2 Academy, Brixton
211 Stockwell RdGreat bands regularly play here, both big and less well-known.
Another great live-music venue in Brixton, has seen the likes of Florence and the Machine and Pete Doherty play there before they were famous.
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Brixton Jamm
261 Brixton RdAnother great live-music venue in Brixton, has seen the likes of Florence and the Machine and Pete Doherty play there before they were famous.
Food Scene
Franco Manca
52 Broadway MarketThe best pizza in London.
An excellent Thai restaurant. The Pad Thai is the most authentic I've tasted outside of Thailand.
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KaoSarn London
Unit 96 Coldharbour LnAn excellent Thai restaurant. The Pad Thai is the most authentic I've tasted outside of Thailand.
Lovely cafe by the Brockwell Lido. Great for a late breakfast or an evening meal by the side of the pool.
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The Lido Cafe
Dulwich RoadLovely cafe by the Brockwell Lido. Great for a late breakfast or an evening meal by the side of the pool.
Really friendly restaurant serving delicious and authentic Algerian cuisine.
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Khamsa
140 Acre LnReally friendly restaurant serving delicious and authentic Algerian cuisine.
Amazing French restaurant for a special occasion. Definitely need to book in advance.
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Upstairs
Amazing French restaurant for a special occasion. Definitely need to book in advance.
Best toasted sandwiches in the world. Unbelievable, we usually go for the Raclette and the Salmon.
Opus Cafe
89 Acre LaneBest toasted sandwiches in the world. Unbelievable, we usually go for the Raclette and the Salmon.
Awesome burger place, incredibly popular in the evenings so you may have a bit of a wait.
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Honest Burgers Brixton
Awesome burger place, incredibly popular in the evenings so you may have a bit of a wait.
Deli/Cafe with delicious locally sourced food. Try the marmalade and vodka tonic.
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Cornercopia
Unit 37-38 Coldharbour LnDeli/Cafe with delicious locally sourced food. Try the marmalade and vodka tonic.
Don't go to Starbucks, go here instead. Will Smith popped in here when he was in London recently.
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Federation Coffee
Coldharbour LaneDon't go to Starbucks, go here instead. Will Smith popped in here when he was in London recently.
Sightseeing
This is a really beautiful park with lots to do, you can really get away from the hustle and bustle here thanks to the hills which hide you away from the rest of the city.
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Brockwell Park Gardens
Brockwell Park GardensThis is a really beautiful park with lots to do, you can really get away from the hustle and bustle here thanks to the hills which hide you away from the rest of the city.
Shopping
Lab G
6 Coldharbour LnIce cream/Gelato seller that does crazy flavours that change regularly.