Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
On the Hoof Bistro Sydenham
23 Sydenham RdNice staff, nice food
This was voted the best Italian in London, a great family run trattoria
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Trattoria Raffaele
94 Sydenham RdThis was voted the best Italian in London, a great family run trattoria
Gurkha Restaurant
67 Sydenham RdFantastic Nepalese food, they also do takeaway
The Calabash of Culture
21 Sydenham RoadLovely vegan café
Cobbs Corner
260 KirkdaleFantastic cakes
Bona
25 Dartmouth RdNice sourdough pizza, they do delivery and takeaway
We love this place - really nice coffee and cakes, also serves beer and lunch, and has toys for kids to play with, just around the corner from us
The Journey Cafe
110 KirkdaleWe love this place - really nice coffee and cakes, also serves beer and lunch, and has toys for kids to play with, just around the corner from us
Nice small and cozy wine bar, great if you're into wine, and very nice food too. Open evenings only.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
161 Kirkdale
161 KirkdaleNice small and cozy wine bar, great if you're into wine, and very nice food too. Open evenings only.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Dulwich Wood House
39 Sydenham HillLovely pub with a huge garden, they do nice food and great for kids
Nice pub by the station. Great food and nice selection of beers and wines.
31 Einheimische empfehlen
The Greyhound
109 Peckham High StNice pub by the station. Great food and nice selection of beers and wines.
Arts & Culture
Great gardens with fantastic views over London, lots of activities and events, great for kids
395 Einheimische empfehlen
Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London RoadGreat gardens with fantastic views over London, lots of activities and events, great for kids
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gallery RoadFantastic exhibitions
Parks & Nature
Fantastic place, dinosaur statues, huge sandpit and great views over London
149 Einheimische empfehlen
Crystal Palace Park
Fantastic place, dinosaur statues, huge sandpit and great views over London
Great play areas including a water play feature, lovely views, a nice quiet park
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Sydenham Wells Park
Taylor's LaneGreat play areas including a water play feature, lovely views, a nice quiet park
Getting Around
Sydenham Station Approach
Sydenham Station ApproachThere are two entrances, so you don't need to climb the stairs!
Forest Hill
Sydenham Hill station
There is a steep hill coming out of the station and lots of steps!
Essentials
Just opposite the flat, very convenient! Tesco or Sainsbury (a little bit further away) are cheaper if you're doing a larger shop.
Spar
Just opposite the flat, very convenient! Tesco or Sainsbury (a little bit further away) are cheaper if you're doing a larger shop.
Shopping
Well Being Health Foods
19 Sydenham RdHealth food shop with lots of nice produce
Kirkdale Bookshop
272 KirkdaleGreat books, great events