Food Scene
Yum-D London
Atlantic RoadLovely Thai food, they don't serve alcohol but will allow you to bring your own bottle.
Nanban
426 Coldharbour LnMasterchef winner, quirky Japanese Ramen in a nice venue.
Japanese street food Okonomiyaki, a savoury Japanese style croos between a pancake and an omelette.
492 locals recommend
Brixton Village Market
Unit 74 Coldharbour LnJapanese street food Okonomiyaki, a savoury Japanese style croos between a pancake and an omelette.
Chinese food, take away online, surprisingly good and decent prices....I order from here way more than I should
Wang Fa
208 Coldharbour LnChinese food, take away online, surprisingly good and decent prices....I order from here way more than I should
Breakfast, traditional greasy spoon for a cheap price, the exterior area was used for the first scene in the new The Man from U.N.C.L.E film.
Luca's Bakery & Café
145 Lordship LnBreakfast, traditional greasy spoon for a cheap price, the exterior area was used for the first scene in the new The Man from U.N.C.L.E film.
Pop Brixton
49 Brixton Station RdLots of little food venues in shipping containers.
Small resturants and independent shops, cafes, cocktails, a must visit.
492 locals recommend
Brixton Village Market
Unit 74 Coldharbour LnSmall resturants and independent shops, cafes, cocktails, a must visit.
Lounge Brixton
58 Atlantic RdFor a bit posher brunch, love their Caribbean breakfast
Drinks & Nightlife
The Shrub and Shutter
336 Coldharbour LnAwesome Cocktail bar, could drink everything on the menu
384 Coldharbour Ln
384 Coldharbour LaneInventive drinks, sister bar of Seven in Brixton Market Row
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
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London on the cheap
London isn't as expensive as you might think.
Get around by bus this saves you money and shows you the sights.
The opera has tickets for £10, theatre in pubs cost £8-15, and similar prices for small gigs in pubs.
The Londonist has a free guide on what is currently on free or cheap.
The Vault is a wonderful venue with quirky and cheap shows.
Most museums are free of charge, Natural History Museum and the Science Museum are awesome.
Book before you go
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Anything Harry Potter is incredibly popular book in advance to avoid disappointment.