South East London Area Guide
A locals' guide to South East London
Where do South East London locals go?
Tate Modern Kitchen & Bar
Nothing quite like sitting down with a cold, crisp glass of wine after a stroll along the south bank. The bar on the 6th floor of Tate Modern also comes with one of the best views in town AND the added benefit of supporting a fantastic arts institution. Later weekend opening times make this a great place to watch the sunset.Read more
Did you know?
"Built in 1928 and now Grade II listed, the "Chinese Garage" in Beckenham was originally a petrol station and is an unusual landmark owing to its Japanese pagoda design."
The tallest building in the EU, Borough Market and a stunning setting along the Thames - London Bridge has it all!
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What locals say about South East London
“I love Streatham Hill, with all it's new bars, coffee shops and eateries, it has become a popular place to be, morning, midday, or evening.”
Charlene
“Nunhead has a lovely village-y feel while still being really close to bustling Peckham and New Cross. We have our own great restaurants, bars and shops close to Nunhead Green. A few favourites: great craft beer micro pub: the Beer Shop, lovely French bistro: Babette; amazing sour dough pizzas: 400 Rabbits.”
Hannah
“We've lived in Shooters Hill for 11 years and it was the best decision since leaving Docklands for a professional family life. Shooters Hill is the Richmond of London South East. With Oxleas Woods & Meadows, Shooters Hill golf and tennis clubs, Eaglesfield Park, The Woodlands Farm Trust & Severndroog Castle, it's easy to forget your only 10 mins from Canary Wharf and the City of London just beyond. There's a wide choice of schools, lovely family friendly local church and two community pubs. Direct transport (486, 89 & 244 buses) is the only reason prices are still reasonable but if you are prepared to get to Woolwich Dockyard or Arsenal you can get trains into London or the DLR - and with Crossrail round the corner (2 stops to Canary Wharf and 2 more to Liverpool Street) that leg of your commute just got a whole lot better. Shooters Hill - The Country, in the City.”
Simon
Activities near South East London
Chris McCausland: Yonks!
You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He's been called an "overnight success" - Even though he's been doing this for bloody yonks! Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making. The last tour was a sell-out, so get your tickets now!Read more
Sara Pascoe
Apparently caterpillars completely break down into goo before they become butterflies. Come join comedian Sara Pascoe as she reconsiders and reconstructs herself after having two babies and very little sleep.Read more
La Linea
The London Latin Music Festival which takes place in venues across Central London. Founded in 2001 the festival showcases contemporary Latin music.Read more
Lady Maisery
Come and celebrate International Women's Day this year with a unique concert with two of the folk scene's best acts! power trio Lady Maisery and boundless songwriters join forces for the first time since their much loved collaboration as supergroup Coven. Join them for a double header gig to remember; songs of celebration, solidarity, peace, unity, a healthy dose of rage and, of course, heaps of love. They will each perform individual sets before joining their inimitable voices in song.Read more
Paul Smith's Foundation: Designers Launch at Tate
Join us for the launch of an exclusive new T-shirt collection created for Tate in collaboration with Paul Smith's Foundation
Big Thief
American indie-rock four-piece made up of Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek, Max Oleartchik, and James Krivchenia.
Reggae Bingo
Get ready to dive into a night of pure entertainment - packed with comedy, chaos, dance-offs, reggae-oke, and cash prizes up for grabs. Our resident DJ and host will be dropping the biggest tunes from Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, Old Skool & Anthems all night long!Read more
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