Guidebook for London

Natalie
Guidebook for London

Food Scene

Really great indoor/outdoor food court - interesting nightlife!
227 locals recommend
Mercato Metropolitano
42 Newington Causeway
227 locals recommend
Really great indoor/outdoor food court - interesting nightlife!
Really good tapas menu; also has some expert cocktails. Great for dinner in the summer (there's dining outside in a back garden), quite a cool hangout space in general.
10 locals recommend
Paladar
4-5 London Rd
10 locals recommend
Really good tapas menu; also has some expert cocktails. Great for dinner in the summer (there's dining outside in a back garden), quite a cool hangout space in general.
Some of the best coffee around :)
Sidecar Coffee Bar
5 Spare St
Some of the best coffee around :)
Quirky coffee shop with great cake options (inc. vegan/gluten free) - it's small & laptop free/not great signal so it's more for chilling out.
19 locals recommend
Four Corners
12 Lower Marsh
19 locals recommend
Quirky coffee shop with great cake options (inc. vegan/gluten free) - it's small & laptop free/not great signal so it's more for chilling out.
Really good sushi etc (there's another in Dalston which is also good)
30 locals recommend
Jidori
89 Kingsland High St
30 locals recommend
Really good sushi etc (there's another in Dalston which is also good)
Quirky cafe/hangout.
47 locals recommend
The Electric Elephant Cafe
186A Crampton St
47 locals recommend
Quirky cafe/hangout.
Fresh produce, bars/eateries, and some of the best coffee in London...
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High Street
1617 locals recommend
Fresh produce, bars/eateries, and some of the best coffee in London...

Drinks & Nightlife

Fun & lively.
51 locals recommend
Cubana
48 Lower Marsh
51 locals recommend
Fun & lively.
Chilled out/budget friendly bar.
38 locals recommend
Elephant and Castle Pub
119 Newington Causeway
38 locals recommend
Chilled out/budget friendly bar.
Nice pub, rooftop garden for drinks in the sun. Often hosts quiz's/karaoke etc!
13 locals recommend
The Tankard
111 Kennington Rd
13 locals recommend
Nice pub, rooftop garden for drinks in the sun. Often hosts quiz's/karaoke etc!
Buzzy rooftop bar - great in summer (prepare to walk up a lot of stairs... but it's worth it).
9 locals recommend
Bar Elba
111 Waterloo Rd
9 locals recommend
Buzzy rooftop bar - great in summer (prepare to walk up a lot of stairs... but it's worth it).

Arts & Culture

461 locals recommend
Imperial War Museums
Lambeth Road
461 locals recommend
Usually home to interesting exhibitions and performances. Many events are free - see their whatson page.
436 locals recommend
Southbank Centre
436 locals recommend
Usually home to interesting exhibitions and performances. Many events are free - see their whatson page.

Parks & Nature

Small/sweet spot out of the way.
11 locals recommend
Elephant Park
11 locals recommend
Small/sweet spot out of the way.
Home to the iconic Imperial War Museum and the Lambeth Tibetan Peace Garden. Includes sports courts and free outdoor exercise equipment.
11 locals recommend
Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park
Lambeth Road
11 locals recommend
Home to the iconic Imperial War Museum and the Lambeth Tibetan Peace Garden. Includes sports courts and free outdoor exercise equipment.

Essentials

Small shopping centre with some basic stores.
70 locals recommend
Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre
Elephant and Castle
70 locals recommend
Small shopping centre with some basic stores.
Open 24hrs
8 locals recommend
Superway Supermarket
16 London Rd
8 locals recommend
Open 24hrs
Nearest generic supermarket.
941 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse Hill
941 locals recommend
Nearest generic supermarket.
Typical London market with stalls selling fresh produce, clothes, homewares etc. Often you can haggle for good bargains.
62 locals recommend
East Street Market
East Street
62 locals recommend
Typical London market with stalls selling fresh produce, clothes, homewares etc. Often you can haggle for good bargains.