Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy, traditional riverside pub, serving a great selection of ales and wines as well as a reasonably-priced menu. Full of character and a warm welcome is assured! (5 mins walk from house)
200 locals recommend
The Mayflower Pub
117 Rotherhithe StCozy, traditional riverside pub, serving a great selection of ales and wines as well as a reasonably-priced menu. Full of character and a warm welcome is assured! (5 mins walk from house)
This great micro-brewery is found in a railway arch under Peckham Rye station. The tap room is open Friday and Saturday and is worth a visit for some great beer and food! (Nr Peckham Rye Overground)
50 locals recommend
Brick Brewery
209 Blenheim GroveThis great micro-brewery is found in a railway arch under Peckham Rye station. The tap room is open Friday and Saturday and is worth a visit for some great beer and food! (Nr Peckham Rye Overground)
Interesting new micro-pub and store, selling an amazing selection of beers, hot sauce and vinyl! Stop there for a drink or buy some to take away. (Nr Peckham Rye Overground)
9 locals recommend
Hop Burns & Black
38 E Dulwich RdInteresting new micro-pub and store, selling an amazing selection of beers, hot sauce and vinyl! Stop there for a drink or buy some to take away. (Nr Peckham Rye Overground)
If you are into gin, this small, unassuming bar has a huge selection. If you know nothing about gin, the knowledgeable bar staff will find the one for you! (Nr Shadwell Overground)
18 locals recommend
The Oliver Conquest
70 AldgateIf you are into gin, this small, unassuming bar has a huge selection. If you know nothing about gin, the knowledgeable bar staff will find the one for you! (Nr Shadwell Overground)
Essentials
Nisa Local
400-404 York WayNearest shop for groceries and essentials. (2 mins walk from house)
Nearby store for food, drink and essentials. (5 mins walk from house)
169 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
57-59 Honor Oak ParkNearby store for food, drink and essentials. (5 mins walk from house)
Food Scene
Hidden gem of a market, not far from the famous Borough Market. Great place to grab brunch, a snack or a few drinks from a range of stalls. (Nr Bermondsey Underground or on C10 bus route)
99 locals recommend
40 Maltby Street
40 Maltby StHidden gem of a market, not far from the famous Borough Market. Great place to grab brunch, a snack or a few drinks from a range of stalls. (Nr Bermondsey Underground or on C10 bus route)
Superb Vietnamese food in this canteen-style restaurant. (15 mins walk from house)
104 locals recommend
Cafe East
3-5 Redriff RdSuperb Vietnamese food in this canteen-style restaurant. (15 mins walk from house)
Popular cafe, perfect for a coffee, brunch or pizza in the evening. (5 mins walk from house)
70 locals recommend
Canada Water Cafe
40 Surrey Quays RdPopular cafe, perfect for a coffee, brunch or pizza in the evening. (5 mins walk from house)
For fine dining in a pleasantly relaxed atmosphere, look no further than this Michelin-starred restaurant near Tower Bridge. Booking essential. (Nr London Bridge Underground or on 381 bus route)
62 locals recommend
Restaurant Story
199 Tooley StreetFor fine dining in a pleasantly relaxed atmosphere, look no further than this Michelin-starred restaurant near Tower Bridge. Booking essential. (Nr London Bridge Underground or on 381 bus route)
Extremely popular Bombay-cafe style venue. Great for breakfast, brunch or dinner. Only takes limited bookings so get their early to avoid the queues. (Nr Shoreditch High Street Overground)
475 locals recommend
Dishoom Shoreditch
7 Boundary StExtremely popular Bombay-cafe style venue. Great for breakfast, brunch or dinner. Only takes limited bookings so get their early to avoid the queues. (Nr Shoreditch High Street Overground)
Chicken Shop and Dirty Burger combined! For a simple but deliciously indulgent meal, this is the place! (Nr Whitechapel Overground)
86 locals recommend
Chicken Shop & Dirty Burger Whitechapel
27a Mile End RdChicken Shop and Dirty Burger combined! For a simple but deliciously indulgent meal, this is the place! (Nr Whitechapel Overground)
Some of the best ribs and pulled pork you can find in London. Great service as well, with waiters passionate about their meat and accompanying sauces! (Nr Whitechapel Overground)
37 locals recommend
HotBox London
46-48 Commercial StreetSome of the best ribs and pulled pork you can find in London. Great service as well, with waiters passionate about their meat and accompanying sauces! (Nr Whitechapel Overground)
Entertainment & Activities
Dulwich Hamlet is the place to be on a Saturday. Cheap tickets, a great range of beers and a raucous atmosphere make for a fun afternoon, whether you like football or not! (Nr Denmark Hill Overground)
7 locals recommend
Dulwich Hamlet Football Club
Edgar Kail WayDulwich Hamlet is the place to be on a Saturday. Cheap tickets, a great range of beers and a raucous atmosphere make for a fun afternoon, whether you like football or not! (Nr Denmark Hill Overground)
Get up close with all kinds of farmyard animals, then enjoy a nice lunch in the Piccalilli Cafe! (20 mins walk from house or on C10 bus route)
89 locals recommend
Surrey Docks Farm
Rotherhithe StreetGet up close with all kinds of farmyard animals, then enjoy a nice lunch in the Piccalilli Cafe! (20 mins walk from house or on C10 bus route)
For a more luxurious movie experience, this small cinema in the heart of Shoreditch is worth a visit. (Nr Shoreditch High Street Overground)
119 locals recommend
Electric Cinema
64-66 Redchurch StreetFor a more luxurious movie experience, this small cinema in the heart of Shoreditch is worth a visit. (Nr Shoreditch High Street Overground)
Sightseeing
Learn about famous father & son engineers Marc and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who worked together to build the Thames Tunnel.
On Saturday evenings, check out the Midnight Apothecary held on the roof.
106 locals recommend
Brunel Museum
Railway AvenueLearn about famous father & son engineers Marc and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who worked together to build the Thames Tunnel.
On Saturday evenings, check out the Midnight Apothecary held on the roof.
Parks & Nature
Great views of London from atop Stave Hill in this nearby park. (15 mins walk from house)
59 locals recommend
Stave Hill Ecological Park
Timber Pond RoadGreat views of London from atop Stave Hill in this nearby park. (15 mins walk from house)
Getting Around
Canada Water station
Deal Porters WayOur nearest tube station, on the Jubilee Line.
Rotherhithe station
Our nearest station on the London Overground.