Guidebook for London
Food Scene
The Lido Cafe
Dulwich RoadCoffee and a swim in the best-preserved art deco lido in London
A fab indie restaurant with friendly service in a lovely Edwardian building with huge windows
10 locals recommend
Llewelyn's
293-295 Railton RdA fab indie restaurant with friendly service in a lovely Edwardian building with huge windows
Drinks & Nightlife
The Florence
131 Dulwich RdFantastic family-friendly pub that brews its own beer
The Half Moon, Herne Hill
10 Half Moon LnAwesome Grade II listed Victorian boozer
Number 25
25 Birchin LnHip Spanish tapas bar and restaurant
The Prince Regent, Herne Hill
69 Dulwich RdClassic pub on the park for sun-drenched drinking
Everything Else
Sesami
307 Railton RdGreek deli with lovely fresh food
Kai Hung
88 Railton RdExcellent Chinese takeaway
The Chutney
11 Alma RdVery good Indian takeaway with free delivery
Probably the best traditional fish 'n' chip shop in London
29 locals recommend
Olley's Fish Experience
65 Norwood RdProbably the best traditional fish 'n' chip shop in London
Lombok Thai
17 Half Moon LnVery nice Thai restaurant
Mimosa Traiteur and Caterer
16 Half Moon LnReally nice fresh deli with garden out the back
For me the 150y/o station with its fast links to Victoria and St Pancras Intl and its famous gothic architecture is the jewel in Herne Hill
51 locals recommend
Herne Hill
For me the 150y/o station with its fast links to Victoria and St Pancras Intl and its famous gothic architecture is the jewel in Herne Hill
This old market is stuffed full of amazing pop-up restaurants offering great food at low prices
492 locals recommend
Brixton Village Market
Unit 74 Coldharbour LnThis old market is stuffed full of amazing pop-up restaurants offering great food at low prices
Entertainment & Activities
A handsome old building with a serious 4K screen and a hip café serving great food and drink. Only half the people hanging out here have come to watch a film
371 locals recommend
Ritzy Cinema and Cafe
26 Coldharbour LnA handsome old building with a serious 4K screen and a hip café serving great food and drink. Only half the people hanging out here have come to watch a film
Opened in 1937, this is one of London's best-preserved art deco lido's. Come here for an open air swim, the gym, a sauna, or a snack/meal in the waterside café.
162 locals recommend
Brockwell Lido
Dulwich RoadOpened in 1937, this is one of London's best-preserved art deco lido's. Come here for an open air swim, the gym, a sauna, or a snack/meal in the waterside café.
Shopping
A tiny, but very helpful bookshop with a nice selection of books and cards
6 locals recommend
Herne Hill Books
289 Railton RdA tiny, but very helpful bookshop with a nice selection of books and cards
Parks & Nature
This enormous and beautiful park is right on the doorstep, so go here first to get your bearings. In the centre is the old manner house (Brockwell Hall), which is now an inexpensive cafe and to the right is a perfectly preserved art deco lido.
287 locals recommend
Brockwell Park
Brockwell Park GardensThis enormous and beautiful park is right on the doorstep, so go here first to get your bearings. In the centre is the old manner house (Brockwell Hall), which is now an inexpensive cafe and to the right is a perfectly preserved art deco lido.
In the middle of this beautiful park is old Brockwell Hall, now a tea room where you can get a cheap cuppa and good cake
Brockwell Hall
In the middle of this beautiful park is old Brockwell Hall, now a tea room where you can get a cheap cuppa and good cake
Sightseeing
Possibly the oldest cycling track in the world and you can still ride on its banked oval. A hidden gem tucked away in Herne Hill
22 locals recommend
Herne Hill Velodrome
104 Burbage RdPossibly the oldest cycling track in the world and you can still ride on its banked oval. A hidden gem tucked away in Herne Hill