Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Modern take on a classic social club in former local Conservative Club, serving ales and smart food.
50 locals recommend
Effra Social
89 Effra RdModern take on a classic social club in former local Conservative Club, serving ales and smart food.
Jumbo burgers from British produce, with rosemary-salted chips, in a compact, modern setting.
82 locals recommend
Honest Burgers Brixton
Jumbo burgers from British produce, with rosemary-salted chips, in a compact, modern setting.
Bar with vintage dark-wood decor and stripped floor, plus Modern European and tapas dining.
23 locals recommend
Bar 61 Restaurant
61A Streatham HillBar with vintage dark-wood decor and stripped floor, plus Modern European and tapas dining.
Modern restaurant serving traditional and contemporary tapas, Spanish wines and sherries.
121 locals recommend
Boqueria
192 Acre LnModern restaurant serving traditional and contemporary tapas, Spanish wines and sherries.
Low-key Algerian eatery decked out with brightly coloured wall hangings and cushions
28 locals recommend
Khamsa
140 Acre LnLow-key Algerian eatery decked out with brightly coloured wall hangings and cushions
Straightforward curry house serving traditional Punjab and South Indian dishes; takeaway available.
29 locals recommend
Khans Restaurant
24 Brixton Water LnStraightforward curry house serving traditional Punjab and South Indian dishes; takeaway available.
Simple, unfussy Caribbean restaurant with a traditional comfort food menu & outdoor seating.
68 locals recommend
Negril
132 Brixton HillSimple, unfussy Caribbean restaurant with a traditional comfort food menu & outdoor seating.
Indian cuisine in contemporary restaurant with black pendant lights and ogee arches in white walls.
10 locals recommend
Curry Paradise Brixton
89 Brixton HillIndian cuisine in contemporary restaurant with black pendant lights and ogee arches in white walls.
Small and colourful cafe with Caribbean touches for Jamaican staples with a musical soundtrack.
20 locals recommend
Bamboula Caribbean Restaurant
12 Acre LaneSmall and colourful cafe with Caribbean touches for Jamaican staples with a musical soundtrack.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cosy local on a quiet square with front and back terraces and refurbished original details.
44 locals recommend
Trinity Arms
45 Trinity GardensCosy local on a quiet square with front and back terraces and refurbished original details.
Craft beer selection and street food menus in a pub with mismatched furniture and stripped floors.
13 locals recommend
The King & Co
100 Clapham Park RdCraft beer selection and street food menus in a pub with mismatched furniture and stripped floors.
Airy, traditional corner pub with stripped floorboards, for craft beers and live TV sports.
21 locals recommend
Elm Park Tavern
76 Elm ParkAiry, traditional corner pub with stripped floorboards, for craft beers and live TV sports.
Victorian space with exposed brick walls, modern fittings and DJs on Friday and Saturday nights.
75 locals recommend
White Horse Brixton
94 Brixton HillVictorian space with exposed brick walls, modern fittings and DJs on Friday and Saturday nights.
Parks & Nature
Large expanse of parkland with 3 ponds, and the oldest and largest bandstand in Greater London.
50 locals recommend
Clapham Common North Side
Clapham Common North SideLarge expanse of parkland with 3 ponds, and the oldest and largest bandstand in Greater London.
19th-century park with flower gardens, historic buildings, playgrounds and sports facilities.
29 locals recommend
Brockwell Park Gardens
Brockwell Park Gardens19th-century park with flower gardens, historic buildings, playgrounds and sports facilities.