SE4 Area Guide
A locals' guide to SE4
Where do SE4 locals go?
Le Querce
The finest Italian restaurant I have ever been to, with a varied and fresh menu that caters for everyone from meat eaters to vegans and all in between without seeming to try! I book for anniversaries, birthdays, visits from friends - any excuse to attend the best restaurant I know of. It may not look particularly salubrious, but it is child-friendly by day and romantically candle-lit by night. I cannot recommend it highly enough!Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
lewisham,
nunhead,
forest hill,
new cross,
catford,
peckham rye,
deptford,
greenwich,
hither green,
and east dulwich
Did you know?
"All-round entertainer Spike Milligan lived in the Honor Oak Park area on Gabriel Street and Riseldine Road when he moved from India in the 1930s."
There's such a buzz around Goldsmiths University..12 minutes to Charing Cross, easy road connections to Essex and property that provides excellent value...
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Chris Venter
New Cross is as arty and cultural as Shoreditch and Soho, but with a strong South London identity...
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Chris Venter
I often pop into Pavilion Cafe in Dulwich Park - it's the perfect spot to take in the beautiful surroundings and they serve delicious food too.
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Dominic Butler
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What locals say about SE4
“Brockley is rightly considered a jewel in the South East London crown. It has one of the best farmers markets in London, beautiful tree-lined roads with grand period housing, conservation areas and parks, great schools and a thriving community of independent shops and restaurants. Telegraph Hill park and Hilly Fields Park both offer stunning views of the city where you can play tennis, puppy-spot or sit and have a coffee. The cobbled Coulgate Street beside the station is a great hub for locals, while an annual street art festival continues to create stunning murals for which Brockley is becoming famous for. Trains to London Bridge are frequent and take just 10 minutes, while the Overground provides easy Tube interchange from Canada Water (3 stops) or direct travel north to the likes of Shoreditch and Islington. Brockley has everything I'd look for in a place to call home and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.”
Ed
“There's something new to find round every corner... ”
Sarah
“Brockley is a multi-cultural location with a high reputation as a focus for the arts in South London. The area is a desirable place to live in London, as it has easy access to public transport in and around the city.”
Jordan
Activities near SE4
What Id Be by Tanieth Kerr
directed by Katy Livsey presented by Headache Creative Productions I think the greatest gift my mum ever gave me was my sister. Two estranged sisters reunite on a park bench after their mothers funeral. Makayla hasnt been home since she left ten years ago; Ally hasnt left since she dropped out of university. Together they confront the ghosts and misunderstandings of their difficult but shared history. Honest, funny and raw, Headache Creatives new play is a story about the strong but complicated bond of sisterhood. What Id Be is for the ones who escaped and for the ones who stayed. It is clear that Headache Creative Productions is destined for many ambitious future ventures. West End Best Friend Headache Creative Productions is a collection of artists who are passionate about creating more sustainable, female led, LGBTQIA+ theatre. They are the team behind the 2025 tour of LIV: Sapphic Shakespeare and are very excited to debut What Id Be at the Jack! Tuesday 17 Saturday 21 February 2026 at 7.30pm No performances: Sundays and Mondays Tickets: 17, 15 conc, suitable for 15+ Terms and conditions apply when booking. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.Read more
The Mystery of Irma Vep a Penny Dreadful by Charles Ludlam
directed by Kate Bannister presented by The Jack Studio Theatre The Mystery of Irma Vepreturns to the Jack this Christmas! Egyptologist Lord Edgar brings his new bride, Lady Enid, to the Hillcrest family home. But a dark shadow hangs over them in the shape of Irma Vep, Lord Edgars first wife who died in mysterious circumstances. Will Lady Enid escape the fate of her predecessor? Will Lord Edgar find his mummy? Join us this Christmas for mayhem and murder in this gothic horror, quick-change tour-de-force. Written by avant-garde American playwright, Charles Ludlam, actor, director and founder of The Ridiculous Theatrical Company. Presented by the award-winning in-house team behind Montague's Millions , Kindred Spirits , Wolves of Willoughby Chase, A Christmas Carol and The Invisible Man . Early booking is recommended. The Mystery of Irma Vep is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk Tuesday 9 December 2025 Sunday 4 January 2026 at 7.30pm All tickets Tuesday 9th December 12.00 Tickets: 17, 15 conc, suitable for 12+ Terms and conditions apply when booking. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.Read more
Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope written and performed by Mark Farrelly
directed by Linda Marlowe Ask yourself this. If there were no praise or blame who would I be? Mark Farrellys hugely acclaimed solo play returns to the Jack Studio! From a conventional upbringing to global notoriety via The Naked Civil Servant, Quentin Crisp was one of the most memorable figures of the twentieth century. Naked Hope depicts the legendary Quentin Crisp at two phases of his extraordinary life. Firstly in the late 1960s in his filthy Chelsea flat (Dont lose your nerve: after the first four years the dust wont get any worse). Here Quentin surveys a lifetime of degradation and rejection. Repeatedly beaten for being flamboyantly gay as early as the 1930s, ostracised simply for daring to live life on his own terms. The play then transitions the audience to New York in the 1990s. Here a much older Quentin, finally embraced by society, regales the audience with his sharply-observed, hard-earned philosophy on how to have a lifestyle: Life will be more difficult if you try to become yourself. But avoiding this difficulty renders life meaningless. So discover who you are. And be it. Like mad!. Naked Hope is a glorious, uplifting celebration of the urgent necessity to be yourself. Wednesday 14 Saturday 17 January 2026 at 7.30pm No performances: Sundays and Mondays Tickets: 17, 15 conc, suitable for 13+ Terms and conditions apply when booking. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.Read more
Family Of Strangers
New Cross Live presents Family of Strangers Family of Strangers - no, they're not related - but they're such a tight band they may as well be! Filled to the brim with the spirit of late 70's punk, with lightning strike lyrics over fuzzy fret-fizzing guitar, bangin' bass and zesty drums, this band will refresh your ears and get you pogoing to their instantly engaging tunes. Unforgettable live, upbeat and in-ya-face, don't miss 'em playing in a town near you!" - Ruth Rae (Vive Le Rock / Editor Punktuation Magazine) Inspired by legendary punk bands like Penetration, The Damned, The Cramps, UK Subs and Rancid, Family of Strangers delivers a raw and powerful sound that's sure to get you moving. With a diverse range of experience among the members, there is a unique blend of energy and authenticity to their music. Http://linktr.Ee/familyofstrangers \+ more tba Thursday 8th January New Cross Inn 14+ (under 16s with an Adult) Tickets £8 adv £11 otd Presented by New Cross Live. This is an 14+ eventRead more
Happy Mondays Comedy New Cross
Happy Mondays Comedy is a legendary Monday, fun & friendly new material comedy club which have been bringing amazing value big name comedy stars to the Amersham Arms for nearly 20 years & is one of the longest running indie comedy nights in South East London. You may see Stars of Live at The Apollo , BBC, Dave TV' and all the usual TV shows along with rising stars and fresh & diverse comedy all on your doorstep each week, please come join us for a great value with reasonable prices pub drinks! Comedians try out their new material and often we have big names popping in or warming up for upcoming tours or big shows , sometimes testing material for big TV recordings eg Mock The Week. Part of the joy for the audience is to see these raw unpolished gems before anyone else. Previous Acts include James Acaster, Katherine Ryan , Josh Widdicombe, Al Murray, Stewart Lee, Greg Davies , Phil Wang, Josie Long, Daniel Kitson... Recent acts include Sara Pascoe, Abandoman, Lou Sanders, Jamali Maddix , Sindhu Vee , Simon Brodkin, Sophie Duker , Sara Barron , Chris Mccausland , Kerry Godliman ,Carl Donnelly, Tony Law, Sara Barron, Isy Suttie....plus a host of new rising comedy stars and recently Joe Lycett and Russell Kane popped in! Please trust us to bring you a super fun line up of comedy and we will love you for ever for supporting live comedy Doors 7.30pm Show 8pm to 10.30pm ( Approx ) with Interval ★For June & July we are weekly Mondays with mostly Double Bill of Edfringe Previews! Please follow https://www.instagram.com/happymondayscomedy/ for updates. Acts shown are correct at time of going to press, in the unlikely event that an artist needs to cancel, we reserve the right to change the line-up without notice. Presented by Happy Mondays Comedy. This is an 18+ event.Read more
The Beat
One tempestuous weekend in March 1979 was not only the date of the Three Mile Island nuclear incident, but also, in Birmingham, England, the very first show by a nascent band known as The Beat.Read more
Flash - A Tribute to Queen
New Cross Live presents Flash - A Tribute to QUEEN Flash - A Tribute to Queen is the UK's most authentic live Queen tribute band, delivering a truly unforgettable experience. Chosen by some of the largest tribute festival promoters, Flash has headlined prestigious events such as Fake Festivals, Glastonbudget, In It Together Festival, GlastonBarry, Marvellous Festival, and Nearly Festivals. Described by the BBC as As close as it gets, Flash captures the energy, passion, and iconic sound of Queen, performing timeless hits with precision and flair. Whether it's festivals, theatres, live music venues, or private and corporate events, Flash guarantees a show that will leave audiences singing and dancing all night. https://www.flashtribute.co.uk/ Tuesday 23rd December 2025 New Cross Inn Doors 6pm Tickets £20 ADV STBFRead more
About SE4
SE4 is the postcode district in South East London incorporating the areas of Brockley, Crofton Park (part), Western Ladywell, Honor Oak and is covered by the Lewisham local authority.
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