Guidebook for London
Essentials
Good grocery store within walking distance, covers all the essentials you may need!
34 locals recommend
The Co-operative Food
178 Norwood RdGood grocery store within walking distance, covers all the essentials you may need!
The famous Electric Avenue immortalized in song. Great for fresh produce shopping or general household goods at bargain prices!
16 locals recommend
Electric Avenue
Electric AvenueThe famous Electric Avenue immortalized in song. Great for fresh produce shopping or general household goods at bargain prices!
Lovely spot for coffee, sandwiches, treats or to pick up some gourmet ingredients for your cooking adventures.
17 locals recommend
Beamish & McGlue
461 Norwood RdLovely spot for coffee, sandwiches, treats or to pick up some gourmet ingredients for your cooking adventures.
Sightseeing
Amazing local green space. Perfect for picnics or just a stroll. Has tennis courts, greenhouses, children's play areas and many other sights.
287 locals recommend
Brockwell Park
Brockwell Park GardensAmazing local green space. Perfect for picnics or just a stroll. Has tennis courts, greenhouses, children's play areas and many other sights.
Cute little area with lots of galleries and cafes to spend an afternoon in.
35 locals recommend
Dulwich
Cute little area with lots of galleries and cafes to spend an afternoon in.
Everything Else
A great local spot for both swimming and dining! The Lido itself is a popular swimming pool, but attached to it is the Lido Cafe which is a great spot for lunches on sunny days!
162 locals recommend
Brockwell Lido
Dulwich RoadA great local spot for both swimming and dining! The Lido itself is a popular swimming pool, but attached to it is the Lido Cafe which is a great spot for lunches on sunny days!
The whole Railton Rd area has amazing independent shops and cafes that are worth a stroll down to!
84 locals recommend
Herne Hill Market
Railton RoadThe whole Railton Rd area has amazing independent shops and cafes that are worth a stroll down to!
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillHuge grocery store filled with everything you can possibly need!
Amazing cinema with an attached bar/cafe. Check out the local listings and then settle into a film with a glass of wine from the bar.
371 locals recommend
Ritzy Cinema and Cafe
26 Coldharbour LnAmazing cinema with an attached bar/cafe. Check out the local listings and then settle into a film with a glass of wine from the bar.
Conveniently located train station just a short walk from the flat and can get you into London in less than 20 minutes for just a couple of pounds!
17 locals recommend
Tulse Hill station
Conveniently located train station just a short walk from the flat and can get you into London in less than 20 minutes for just a couple of pounds!
On the quick Victoria line, this tube gets you into London central in just minutes!
133 locals recommend
Brixton Station
Brixton RoadOn the quick Victoria line, this tube gets you into London central in just minutes!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Florence
131 Dulwich RdGreat pub just a 15 minute walk from the flat!
Great pub that is pet friendly and offers a fantastic Sunday lunch, phone ahead to book a table for this though!
47 locals recommend
The Prince Regent, Herne Hill
69 Dulwich RdGreat pub that is pet friendly and offers a fantastic Sunday lunch, phone ahead to book a table for this though!
Newer addition to the Brixton scene, has great pub quiz nights and a lovely outdoor seating area when it's sunny out!
50 locals recommend
Effra Social
89 Effra RdNewer addition to the Brixton scene, has great pub quiz nights and a lovely outdoor seating area when it's sunny out!
Popular spot for music, events or just hanging out with friends
112 locals recommend
Hootananny Brixton
95 GreaterPopular spot for music, events or just hanging out with friends
White Horse Brixton
94 Brixton HillLovely pub, nice patio for afternoon drinks
Food Scene
Lovely coffee shop and cafe serving organic goods including coffee, fresh juices, pastries and cocktails.
19 locals recommend
Café Provencal
2-6 Half Moon LnLovely coffee shop and cafe serving organic goods including coffee, fresh juices, pastries and cocktails.
Should be the top of your list! Amazing collection of small restaurants and shops in a converted railway underpass. You'll likely end up back more than once!
492 locals recommend
Brixton Village Market
Unit 74 Coldharbour LnShould be the top of your list! Amazing collection of small restaurants and shops in a converted railway underpass. You'll likely end up back more than once!
Shopping
Herne Hill Books
289 Railton RdAmazing independent book shop!
Tulse Hill Hotel
150 Norwood RdClosest post office for mailing out your travel postcards!
Arts & Culture
West Norwood Feast happens on the first Sunday of every month during the warmer season. Independent vendors, antiques, arts&crafts and lots of delicious food and fun entertainment on offer!
12 locals recommend
St Luke’s Church
Sydney StreetWest Norwood Feast happens on the first Sunday of every month during the warmer season. Independent vendors, antiques, arts&crafts and lots of delicious food and fun entertainment on offer!