Claire’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great park, 1km walk from the flat.
Communal 9am 5k Park Run on a Saturday morning - recommended!
287 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brockwell Park
Brockwell Park GardensGreat park, 1km walk from the flat.
Communal 9am 5k Park Run on a Saturday morning - recommended!
Food scene
The best coffee shop in Brixton and just at the bottom of the road. You can also work from there if you'd like to
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stir Coffee Brixton
111 Brixton HillThe best coffee shop in Brixton and just at the bottom of the road. You can also work from there if you'd like to
Amazing pop up restaurants. Recommend KaoSarn in particular, but they are all great
492 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de Brixton Village
Unit 74 Coldharbour LnAmazing pop up restaurants. Recommend KaoSarn in particular, but they are all great
Fantastic, cool and modern Indian inspired cooking
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kricket Brixton
41-45 Atlantic RdFantastic, cool and modern Indian inspired cooking
Entertainment
Ritzy Cinema and Cafe
26 Coldharbour LnLocal cinema
Electric Brixton
Brixton HillConcert hall, check online for tickets
Music and comedy Venue, the biggest names in the world play here. Book tickets online
250 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O2 Academy, Brixton
211 Stockwell RdMusic and comedy Venue, the biggest names in the world play here. Book tickets online
Working
Cute for meeting friends, really good pizza, quite cheap. Does a great 'working from' deal where you pay for unlimited tea and coffee for £10 and you can sit with your laptop and work
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canova Hall
250 Ferndale RdCute for meeting friends, really good pizza, quite cheap. Does a great 'working from' deal where you pay for unlimited tea and coffee for £10 and you can sit with your laptop and work
Neighbourhoods
Cute little part of town near Brixton. Gorgeous market on a Sunday - a must visit. Great restaurants directly outside of the station
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Herne Hill
Cute little part of town near Brixton. Gorgeous market on a Sunday - a must visit. Great restaurants directly outside of the station
Supermarkets
Sainsbury's Local
266-270 Brixton HillYour closest supermarket
Big Sainsburys with bigger selection of food
941 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillBig Sainsburys with bigger selection of food
Lidl
14 London RdTesco Superstore
13 Acre LnBiggest selection of food in the area
Consejos para la ciudad
Antes de que te vayas
Any restaurants before attending
Since covid rules have been lifted, everyone is out and about and restaurants (especially cool ones) get booked up in advance, especially for a Friday and Saturday. Book ahead any night of the week where you can
No te pierdas
Takeaway delivery companies that we use in London
If you fancy having a meal delivered, the most popular apps are:
Deliveroo
Uber Eats
Just Eat
You put your postcode in (SW2 5HD) and then you can choose from what's local.