Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
50m outdoor swimming pool, gym with sauna, steam room, yoga and pilates classes, and cafe. Open all year round.
162 locals recommend
Brockwell Lido
Dulwich Road50m outdoor swimming pool, gym with sauna, steam room, yoga and pilates classes, and cafe. Open all year round.
Great local sports centre with gym, 25m heated indoor pool, exercise and yoga classes, badminton and squash courts, and a variety of other facilities
27 locals recommend
Brixton Recreation Centre
27 Brixton Station RdGreat local sports centre with gym, 25m heated indoor pool, exercise and yoga classes, badminton and squash courts, and a variety of other facilities
Internationally renowned gig venue featuring world-famous bands and electronic music acts. Traditionally known as Brixton Academy
250 locals recommend
O2 Academy, Brixton
211 Stockwell RdInternationally renowned gig venue featuring world-famous bands and electronic music acts. Traditionally known as Brixton Academy
Essentials
TESCO Express
275-277 Battersea Park RdOne of several supermarkets in the area
Tesco Esso Express
86 London RdOne of several supermarkets in the area
Sainsbury's Local
57-59 Honor Oak ParkOne of several supermarkets in the area
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillThe largest of the supermarkets within a 10 minute walk
Drinks & Nightlife
Hootananny Brixton
95 GreaterLate night bar and award-winning venue for music and bands
Excellent typical English pub with relaxed atmosphere and great beer, wine and a variety of other drinks. When it's sunny, the outdoor garden space is an added bonus.
44 locals recommend
Trinity Arms
45 Trinity GardensExcellent typical English pub with relaxed atmosphere and great beer, wine and a variety of other drinks. When it's sunny, the outdoor garden space is an added bonus.
Lively pub with good atmosphere, good choice of drinks and big screen TV showing football and other major sports events. Also has the biggest beer garden in London!
51 locals recommend
The Duke of Edinburgh Pub | Brixton
204 Ferndale RoadLively pub with good atmosphere, good choice of drinks and big screen TV showing football and other major sports events. Also has the biggest beer garden in London!
Relaxed local pub with vibrant atmosphere popular with long-time locals. Famous for its live jazz music. Also shows major football games.
56 locals recommend
The Effra Hall tavern
38A Kellett RdRelaxed local pub with vibrant atmosphere popular with long-time locals. Famous for its live jazz music. Also shows major football games.
Food Scene
One of the most highly-rated eating areas in London. Great variety of high quality international cuisine at reasonable prices. Also great for coffee or an evening drink. Closed Mondays.
492 locals recommend
Brixton Village Market
Unit 74 Coldharbour LnOne of the most highly-rated eating areas in London. Great variety of high quality international cuisine at reasonable prices. Also great for coffee or an evening drink. Closed Mondays.
Everything Else
Formerly known as the Fridge, this is one of the most famous dance music venues in the country, attracting world famous DJs and electronic music producers such as Faithless, Klingande and Paul van Dyk
71 locals recommend
Electric Brixton
Brixton HillFormerly known as the Fridge, this is one of the most famous dance music venues in the country, attracting world famous DJs and electronic music producers such as Faithless, Klingande and Paul van Dyk