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Grand Union

Grand Union

The snug at the back of this quirky bar has been the venue of many birthdays and 6 nations parties (watching Wales winning two grand slams there!)

Lucas Gardens

Lucas Gardens

Lucas Gardens is a tranquil spot for whiling away a lazy Sunday.

South London Gallery

South London Gallery

Contemporary art space with changing exhibitions. It also has a lovely café and art shop.

Ganapati

Ganapati

A fantastic South Indian restaurant at the Peckham end of Bellenden Road.

Peckham Library

Peckham Library

For when you need a mental workout, Peckham Library is open throughout the week, including Sundays!

The Begging Bowl

The Begging Bowl

Thai street food with a tapas approach - a relaxed and friendly buzz, especially on the weekend.

The Melange

The Melange

A handmade chocolate shop and café that serves fantastic hot chocolate!

Peckham Springs

Peckham Springs

Thursday is the new Friday night! Peckham Springs under Peckham Rye Station is a food and drinks venue in an art gallery space.

Petitou

Petitou

A lovely family-friendly café just off Bellenden Road that serves tasty homemade food.

Frank's Cafe

Frank's Cafe

Frank's Café in Peckham is a really cool bar with amazing views of London on the top of a multi-storey car park.

PeckhamPlex

PeckhamPlex

One of the cheapest cinemas in London at only £4.99 a ticket - all day, every day!

The Oval Lounge

The Oval Lounge

Under new management, it is good value for money and we have confidence in taking friends there. They serve excellent light lunches and suppers.

K & K Butchers and Grocers

K & K Butchers and Grocers

On the corner of Choumert Road and Rye Lane there is K&K Butchers, which sells fresh produce, meats, fish, fruits and vegetables.

Canavan's Peckham Pool Club

Canavan's Peckham Pool Club

Where every good night ends...Peckham's pool club open 24/7!

Toulouse Lautrec

Toulouse Lautrec

Live music and great food!

Why not explore the nearby areas of Camberwell, Walworth, Stockwell, Kennington, Elephant and Castle, Peckham, Herne Hill, Vauxhall, Peckham Rye and Brixton

"Owing to its close proximity to Goldsmiths University of London, Camberwell is well known for its artistic residents, including comedienne Jenny Eclair and Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine."

South London's arts scene began in Camberwell and still remains today...

Jennifer Purchase

One of the world's foremost art and design institutions, Camberwell College of Arts symbolises the area's vibrant arts and culture scene...

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Michael Schult

Surrounded by increasingly trendy bars and coffee shops, Camberwell retains value for money with a surging cultural scene...

Jennifer Purchase

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SE5 is the postcode district in South East London incorporating the areas of Camberwell, Denmark Hill, Southampton Way Estate, Peckham and is covered by the Lambeth and Southwark local authorities.

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