Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Terroirs East Dulwich
36-38 Lordship LnGreat for a glass of wine and nibbles
Brick House Bakery
1 Zenoria StGreat for families, good coffee and crossaints
Great full English breakfasts and other brunch, great for families.
17 residents recomanen
Spinach Restaurant
161 Lordship LnGreat full English breakfasts and other brunch, great for families.
Il Mirto
6 Melbourne GroveLovely little cafe for good value Italian
Franco Manca
21 Lordship LnAuthentic Italian pizza and good prices
Traditional English gastro pub. The meals aren't cheap but the food is good.
40 residents recomanen
The Palmerston
91 Lordship LnTraditional English gastro pub. The meals aren't cheap but the food is good.
Artusi
161 Bellenden RdExcellent food, good atmosphere but you need to book.
Thai Corner Cafe
44 N Cross RdBYO Thai restaurant (cash only) - lovely food and economical.
English gastro pub. Great food and cosy atmosphere, especially for Winter.
87 residents recomanen
The Crooked Well
16 Grove LnEnglish gastro pub. Great food and cosy atmosphere, especially for Winter.
Great pub on the park, with an outdoor terrace. Upstairs there is a lovely cocktail bar through the bookcase
26 residents recomanen
The Clock House
196a Peckham RyeGreat pub on the park, with an outdoor terrace. Upstairs there is a lovely cocktail bar through the bookcase
Love this place for cocktails and tapas-style dinner (small plates). Food is always delicious.
83 residents recomanen
Pedler
One Canada SquareLove this place for cocktails and tapas-style dinner (small plates). Food is always delicious.
Yama Momo, Japanese Restaurant and Bar
72 Lordship LnGreat Japanese restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are lots of great restaurants / pubs as listed above but this place is more bar-style if you fancy something different. Younger crowd and in a converted multi-storey car park. There is a Cuban style bar here and a rooftop bar called Frank's next door.
118 residents recomanen
Peckham Levels
95a Rye LnThere are lots of great restaurants / pubs as listed above but this place is more bar-style if you fancy something different. Younger crowd and in a converted multi-storey car park. There is a Cuban style bar here and a rooftop bar called Frank's next door.
Essentials
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse Hill Largest supermarket locally for more choice
M&S Dulwich Foodhall
90 Lordship Ln Higher end grocery store
Co-op Food - Dulwich - Lordship Lane
56-62 Lordship Ln Cheap and cheerful!
Getting Around
This train station goes to London Bridge from platform 1. London Bridge is in zone 1 and from there you can get to all the major sites either walking or by tube. From London Bridge station, you can easily walk to The Shard, southbank (highly recommended to walk along the river), Tower Bridge and Tower of London.
You will need an Oyster card to travel, which you can buy at East Dulwich station or at a newsagent. If you buy a travelcard (daily/weekly/monthly), you will mostly only need zones 1 and 2 (East Dulwich is zone 2). Alternatively, you can use "prepay" (topping up a fixed amount until it's used up). You must tap in and out at the oyster readers in stations.
East Dulwich Train Station - Southern Railway
Grove ValeThis train station goes to London Bridge from platform 1. London Bridge is in zone 1 and from there you can get to all the major sites either walking or by tube. From London Bridge station, you can easily walk to The Shard, southbank (highly recommended to walk along the river), Tower Bridge and Tower of London.
You will need an Oyster card to travel, which you can buy at East Dulwich station or at a newsagent. If you buy a travelcard (daily/weekly/monthly), you will mostly only need zones 1 and 2 (East Dulwich is zone 2). Alternatively, you can use "prepay" (topping up a fixed amount until it's used up). You must tap in and out at the oyster readers in stations.
This train station includes routes to London Bridge station, London Victoria station, City Thameslink and the London overground (orange or "ginger" tube line) .
67 residents recomanen
Peckham Rye Station (Stop U)
This train station includes routes to London Bridge station, London Victoria station, City Thameslink and the London overground (orange or "ginger" tube line) .
This train station goes to London Bridge station, London Victoria station, City Thameslink and has access to the London Overground (orange or "ginger" tube line).
47 residents recomanen
Denmark Hill Station (Stop J)
This train station goes to London Bridge station, London Victoria station, City Thameslink and has access to the London Overground (orange or "ginger" tube line).
Arts & Culture
Art gallery with changing exhibits - check their website. Lovely cafe and nearby to Dulwich village and park.
9 residents recomanen
Dulwich Picture Gallery Cafe
College RoadArt gallery with changing exhibits - check their website. Lovely cafe and nearby to Dulwich village and park.
Aquarium, lovely gardens and other interactive exhibits. Perfect for children as an alternative to heading into town.
395 residents recomanen
Museu i Jardins Horniman
100 London RoadAquarium, lovely gardens and other interactive exhibits. Perfect for children as an alternative to heading into town.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park with a lake, bike tracks and a coffee shop. Bikes are available for hire. Outdoor cinema in the summer.
46 residents recomanen
Dulwich Park
Dulwich ParkBeautiful park with a lake, bike tracks and a coffee shop. Bikes are available for hire. Outdoor cinema in the summer.
Shopping
Go to Lordship Lane and North Cross Road for homeware, card and gift shops. I've tagged one homeware shop but just have a wander! There is a farmer's market on North Cross Road on Saturdays.
8 residents recomanen
Mrs Robinson
16 Westow HillGo to Lordship Lane and North Cross Road for homeware, card and gift shops. I've tagged one homeware shop but just have a wander! There is a farmer's market on North Cross Road on Saturdays.