Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Not just because we own it, but it's the closest place in town for a great cup of coffee.
65 locals recommend
Fowlds Cafe
3 Addington SquareNot just because we own it, but it's the closest place in town for a great cup of coffee.
Fantastic Spanish cuisines. A little on the pricey side but a very good meal.
49 locals recommend
Angels & Gypsies
29-33 Camberwell Church StreetFantastic Spanish cuisines. A little on the pricey side but a very good meal.
The Camberwell Arms
65 Camberwell Church StA great gastro pub for fine British cuisine.
The Crooked Well
16 Grove LnA great pub for fine British cuisine and cocktails.
Voted no. 1 by the Evening Standard for London cheap eats. If you like authentic Chinese food, then this is the place to come.
176 locals recommend
Silk Road
47 Camberwell Church StVoted no. 1 by the Evening Standard for London cheap eats. If you like authentic Chinese food, then this is the place to come.
One of London's most highly rated sushi restaurants is a 30 minute bus ride away on the 35.
237 locals recommend
SUSHISAMBA London
BishopsgateOne of London's most highly rated sushi restaurants is a 30 minute bus ride away on the 35.
Visit London's hottest street food market for independent dining a 25 minute bus ride away on the 35 or 45. We really can't recommend this place highly enough!
492 locals recommend
Brixton Village Market
Unit 74 Coldharbour LnVisit London's hottest street food market for independent dining a 25 minute bus ride away on the 35 or 45. We really can't recommend this place highly enough!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is my favourite pub in Camberwell for it's decor and space. They do a limited menu but it's a good one and they're open late on the weekend.
91 locals recommend
The Tiger
18 Camberwell GreenThis is my favourite pub in Camberwell for it's decor and space. They do a limited menu but it's a good one and they're open late on the weekend.
One of our favourite bars and restaurants in town. Book a table on the terrace and experience the stunning view of London, especially at night. They do great cocktails too.
106 locals recommend
OXO Tower Restaurant
Barge House StreetOne of our favourite bars and restaurants in town. Book a table on the terrace and experience the stunning view of London, especially at night. They do great cocktails too.
Everything Else
Camberwell Leisure Centre
Camberwell Church StreetA leisure centre with pool and gym.
Imperial War Museums
Lambeth RoadThis is a fantastic museum on the country's history of war.
This is a true hidden gem (only just) of a food market. Go and sample some of the finest street food in London at the "new Borough Market". The no. 42 bus goes directly there in 30 minutes.
99 locals recommend
40 Maltby Street
40 Maltby StThis is a true hidden gem (only just) of a food market. Go and sample some of the finest street food in London at the "new Borough Market". The no. 42 bus goes directly there in 30 minutes.
The landmark and historical food market, Borough Market is a 25 minute bus ride away on the 35 or 40.
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetThe landmark and historical food market, Borough Market is a 25 minute bus ride away on the 35 or 40.
Entertainment & Activities
Burgess Park
Cobourg RoadHere you'll find a great kid's play park.
One of our favourite museums in town, the quickest way to get there is by tube to South Kensington from Elephant & Castle. Total journey time about 40-50 minutes.
1157 locals recommend
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadOne of our favourite museums in town, the quickest way to get there is by tube to South Kensington from Elephant & Castle. Total journey time about 40-50 minutes.
A beautiful & exciting museum, the quickest way to get there is by tube to South Kensington from Elephant & Castle. Total journey time about 40-50 minutes.
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadA beautiful & exciting museum, the quickest way to get there is by tube to South Kensington from Elephant & Castle. Total journey time about 40-50 minutes.
You can get to London's most famous zoo directly up the Northern Line from Elephant & Castle in 25 minutes. Door to door about an hour.
713 locals recommend
ZSL London Zoo
Outer CircleYou can get to London's most famous zoo directly up the Northern Line from Elephant & Castle in 25 minutes. Door to door about an hour.
Sightseeing
London Eye
The famous London Eye is a 20-25 minute bus ride away.
The famous Tower of London guarding the city from invaders from the Thames is a 30 minute bus ride away on the no. 42.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
The famous Tower of London guarding the city from invaders from the Thames is a 30 minute bus ride away on the no. 42.
London's centre point and memorial of Admiral Nelson is a 25 minute bus ride away via the no. 12 or 176.
634 locals recommend
Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
London's centre point and memorial of Admiral Nelson is a 25 minute bus ride away via the no. 12 or 176.
Palace of Westminster
Go and see Big Ben on the no. 12 bus in 20-25 minutes.
The iconic British Museum is a must for any visitor to the city. You can get there via the 171 or 68 buses in 25-30 minutes.
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetThe iconic British Museum is a must for any visitor to the city. You can get there via the 171 or 68 buses in 25-30 minutes.
One of London's most iconic areas, you can get there directly up the Northern Line from Elephant & Castle in 25 minutes.
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlOne of London's most iconic areas, you can get there directly up the Northern Line from Elephant & Castle in 25 minutes.
Go and see where the Queen lives when she's in town and catch a Changing of the Guards ceremony. The 148, 12 or 176 buses go there.
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
Go and see where the Queen lives when she's in town and catch a Changing of the Guards ceremony. The 148, 12 or 176 buses go there.
Shopping
Some of the city's best shopping in the famous Covent Garden is a 20-25 minute bus ride away.
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James StSome of the city's best shopping in the famous Covent Garden is a 20-25 minute bus ride away.
Arts & Culture
One of London's most famous galleries is a 25 minute bus ride away via the no. 12 or 176.
353 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
Saint Martin's PlaceOne of London's most famous galleries is a 25 minute bus ride away via the no. 12 or 176.
One of London's most famous modern art galleries is a 20 minute bus ride away on the no. 68.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideOne of London's most famous modern art galleries is a 20 minute bus ride away on the no. 68.
One of London's most famous music venues, the quickest way to get there is by tube to South Kensington from Elephant & Castle. Total journey time about 40-50 minutes.
674 locals recommend
Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadOne of London's most famous music venues, the quickest way to get there is by tube to South Kensington from Elephant & Castle. Total journey time about 40-50 minutes.
Previously directed by Kevin Spacey & Judi Dench, this famous London theatre is a 20 minute bus ride away on the 68, 171 and 176 bus.
192 locals recommend
The Old Vic
103 The CutPreviously directed by Kevin Spacey & Judi Dench, this famous London theatre is a 20 minute bus ride away on the 68, 171 and 176 bus.
After dining in Brixton, why not jump on the 35 or 45 bus again to our favourite cinema in town.
199 locals recommend
Clapham Picturehouse
76 Venn StAfter dining in Brixton, why not jump on the 35 or 45 bus again to our favourite cinema in town.
Our second favourite cinema in town, very conveniently placed for Brixton Village market makes it a great south London night out. Again the 35 or 45 bus gets you here in 25 minutes.
371 locals recommend
Ritzy Cinema and Cafe
26 Coldharbour LnOur second favourite cinema in town, very conveniently placed for Brixton Village market makes it a great south London night out. Again the 35 or 45 bus gets you here in 25 minutes.