Zeca’s guidebook for our lovely neighbourhood and beyond
Food scene
The Manor Cafe
178 Manor LnUnpretentious local cafe perfect for a traditional English breakfast or quick bite.
The Station Hotel
14 Staplehurst RdBeautiful local pub with beer garden.
Another beautiful local pub loved by locals with beer garden.
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The Lord Northbrook, Lee
116 Burnt Ash RdAnother beautiful local pub loved by locals with beer garden.
Their pizza is really good and they also deliver which is a plus.
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Sapore Vero
78 High StTheir pizza is really good and they also deliver which is a plus.
Fera Mediterranean Grill & Meze Bar
33 Staplehurst RdGorgeous food in this Mediterranean local restaurant.
A fantastic place to try different food from all over the world. Each stand brings a cuisine from a different country. It all very tasty and also affordable. This is a place where londoners eat.
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Mercato Metropolitano
42 Newington CausewayA fantastic place to try different food from all over the world. Each stand brings a cuisine from a different country. It all very tasty and also affordable. This is a place where londoners eat.
Great place for breakfast or afternoon break. Fusion of British afternoon tea and French pastries favourites.
Le Délice
232 Hither Green LaneGreat place for breakfast or afternoon break. Fusion of British afternoon tea and French pastries favourites.
If you have never tried Nepalese food you are missing out and this is the right place to try it. 15 minutes walk from our place and they also deliver.
Panas Gurkha Restaurant
28 Lee High RdIf you have never tried Nepalese food you are missing out and this is the right place to try it. 15 minutes walk from our place and they also deliver.
One of the most beautiful food markets anywhere. Fresh ingredients or tasty food to go are available every day there.
Chegworth Valley, Borough Market
8 Southwark StOne of the most beautiful food markets anywhere. Fresh ingredients or tasty food to go are available every day there.
If you are into Indian food, get ready for a treat. There a few ‘Dishoom’s spread around town and they manage to keep the highest standard in their food. Make sure you book a table in advance in case you don’t want to wait one hour on the queue outside.
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Dishoom
12 Upper St Martin's LnIf you are into Indian food, get ready for a treat. There a few ‘Dishoom’s spread around town and they manage to keep the highest standard in their food. Make sure you book a table in advance in case you don’t want to wait one hour on the queue outside.
For the beer lovers!
They do not serve food but you can order any food to be delivered there while you savour their delicious craft beer. You cannot get more local than this. It is literally on our street. Open weekends only.
Brockley Brewery: Hither Green Taproom
For the beer lovers!
They do not serve food but you can order any food to be delivered there while you savour their delicious craft beer. You cannot get more local than this. It is literally on our street. Open weekends only.
Another beautiful local pub/restaurant. They also got Summer garden and serve Sunday Roast.
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The Crown Tavern
117 Burnt Ash HillAnother beautiful local pub/restaurant. They also got Summer garden and serve Sunday Roast.
Cats, coffee and cake. What a lovely combination! 😘
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Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium
Bethnal Green RoadCats, coffee and cake. What a lovely combination! 😘
Perfect place to have some Chinese food and experience some Chinese culture. Very central. Close to Soho and Piccadilly Circus
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An Chathair Síneach
Gerrard StreetPerfect place to have some Chinese food and experience some Chinese culture. Very central. Close to Soho and Piccadilly Circus
Sightseeing
Lovely park with a lake and beautiful local fauna and flora. Perfect for a pleasant stroll.
Manor Park
59 Leahurst RdLovely park with a lake and beautiful local fauna and flora. Perfect for a pleasant stroll.
Stunning Royal Park not far from our area. There is a lot to see and you can spend a whole day there on a sunny day. It is also to Blackheath and Greenwich neighbourhoods which are very lovely.
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Páirc Greenwich
Stunning Royal Park not far from our area. There is a lot to see and you can spend a whole day there on a sunny day. It is also to Blackheath and Greenwich neighbourhoods which are very lovely.
A must go entertainment/food/shopping in London. There is something for everybody there. Save it for a day when the weather is not so great.
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The Millennium Dome Millennium Way
A must go entertainment/food/shopping in London. There is something for everybody there. Save it for a day when the weather is not so great.
The most beautiful place in London to admire this amazing city. And it is free. Make sure you book your tickets in advance and try to go around the sunset time for even more stunning views and photos.
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Sky Garden
The most beautiful place in London to admire this amazing city. And it is free. Make sure you book your tickets in advance and try to go around the sunset time for even more stunning views and photos.
The tallest building in Europe is a sight to behold. Don’t waste your money buying tickets for the platform view. It is cheaper to go to one of the bars and have a cocktail. You will get the same view plus a drink. You’re welcome. 😊
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The Shard
32 London Bridge StThe tallest building in Europe is a sight to behold. Don’t waste your money buying tickets for the platform view. It is cheaper to go to one of the bars and have a cocktail. You will get the same view plus a drink. You’re welcome. 😊
This historical building has just been turned into a shopping/cultural centre. The northern underground line has been extended until there so it is very easy to reach.
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Battersea Power Station
188 Kirtling StThis historical building has just been turned into a shopping/cultural centre. The northern underground line has been extended until there so it is very easy to reach.
Hypnotizing tech art instalation by Tottenham Court Road tube station. Perfect place for exciting social media stories and a nice rest for your legs after a shopping marathon in Oxford Street.
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Hypnotizing tech art instalation by Tottenham Court Road tube station. Perfect place for exciting social media stories and a nice rest for your legs after a shopping marathon in Oxford Street.
Covent Garden is one of the most beautiful markets in Central London. Always busy but always interesting.
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Covent Garden
41 James StCovent Garden is one of the most beautiful markets in Central London. Always busy but always interesting.
Incredibly well preserved historical ship by the River Thames. The ship also serves as a theatre so check its website for details.
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Cutty Sark
King William WalkIncredibly well preserved historical ship by the River Thames. The ship also serves as a theatre so check its website for details.
Our local palace. Perfect visit for a day when you wake up late and want to avoid the busy city centre.
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Eltham Palace and Gardens
Court YardOur local palace. Perfect visit for a day when you wake up late and want to avoid the busy city centre.
One of the biggest and most beautiful cathedrals in the world. Definitely worth a visit.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
One of the biggest and most beautiful cathedrals in the world. Definitely worth a visit.
If you could not book free tickets for The Skygarden the good news are you can visit The Garden at 120. It is also free and there is no need for booking.
Garden at 120
120 Fenchurch StIf you could not book free tickets for The Skygarden the good news are you can visit The Garden at 120. It is also free and there is no need for booking.
Neighbourhoods
Very pleasant neighbourhood not far from our area. I deal for a long walk or a run.
You can access the beautiful Greenwich Royal Park from there.
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Blackheath
Prince Charles RoadVery pleasant neighbourhood not far from our area. I deal for a long walk or a run.
You can access the beautiful Greenwich Royal Park from there.
Vibrant area full of nice cafes and restaurants and very close to Greenwich Park, Blackheath and the River Thames.
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Greenwich
Vibrant area full of nice cafes and restaurants and very close to Greenwich Park, Blackheath and the River Thames.
Great place for shopping. You can get everything you usuallt get in Central London minus the over-crowding and it’s not far from us.
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Bromley
Great place for shopping. You can get everything you usuallt get in Central London minus the over-crowding and it’s not far from us.
The whole docklands area is being modernised. Think New York but in London. Lots of skyscrapers but also plenty of restaurants, shops, bars and street art to keep you entertained.
Tower Millennium Pier - Canary Wharf Pier, London, An Ríocht Aontaithe
The whole docklands area is being modernised. Think New York but in London. Lots of skyscrapers but also plenty of restaurants, shops, bars and street art to keep you entertained.
Leicester Square is the perfect place to start to explore not only places like China Town, Piccadilly Circus and Regent’s Street during the day but also the ideal place to explore Soho nights at the weekends.
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Leicester Square
Leicester Square is the perfect place to start to explore not only places like China Town, Piccadilly Circus and Regent’s Street during the day but also the ideal place to explore Soho nights at the weekends.
Just in case you want to know where the trend rich people shop in London. Having said that, Saatchi Gallery is also there in case you want to experience some contemporary free of charge art.
King's Rd, London, An Ríocht Aontaithe
Just in case you want to know where the trend rich people shop in London. Having said that, Saatchi Gallery is also there in case you want to experience some contemporary free of charge art.
It started as a Bangladeshi area for food and culture but today is one of the most cosmopolitan streets in London. Eat, drink and shop until you drop. Sundays are usually a bit too busy for my taste.
Brick Ln, London, An Ríocht Aontaithe
It started as a Bangladeshi area for food and culture but today is one of the most cosmopolitan streets in London. Eat, drink and shop until you drop. Sundays are usually a bit too busy for my taste.
Shoreditch is the place to be if you want to hang out with the coolest kids from London. Alternative music, food, fashion and lifestyle.
Shoreditch High St, London, An Ríocht Aontaithe
Shoreditch is the place to be if you want to hang out with the coolest kids from London. Alternative music, food, fashion and lifestyle.
One of the most interesting market/neighbourhood you will ever visit. Amy Winehouse was a Camden girl so I do not really need to say anything else.
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Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlOne of the most interesting market/neighbourhood you will ever visit. Amy Winehouse was a Camden girl so I do not really need to say anything else.
Oxford Street is the main shopping street in Central London. You can find everything and everyone there.
Oxford St, London, An Ríocht Aontaithe
Oxford Street is the main shopping street in Central London. You can find everything and everyone there.
A red light district area in the past today Soho is one the most trendy areas in Central London. Definitely a good place to feel the London vibe and start your night.
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Soho Square
Soho SquareA red light district area in the past today Soho is one the most trendy areas in Central London. Definitely a good place to feel the London vibe and start your night.
Culture
Cultural life in London
One of the most interesting galleries in London. The building is just as impressive as its exhibitions. Highly recommended.
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Tate Modern
BanksideOne of the most interesting galleries in London. The building is just as impressive as its exhibitions. Highly recommended.
Southwark Playhouse
77-85 Newington CausewayThe most interesting off West End theatre in town.
A very exciting contemporary art gallery located in the heart of Chelsea and it’s free.
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Saatchi Gallery
King's RdA very exciting contemporary art gallery located in the heart of Chelsea and it’s free.
The unique experience of being in a medieval Shakespeare theatre is really something else and the good news are they got plenty of £5 tickets. Just check it in advance.
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkThe unique experience of being in a medieval Shakespeare theatre is really something else and the good news are they got plenty of £5 tickets. Just check it in advance.
Arguably my favourite museum in London. It is just so beautiful and diverse and their special exhibitions are always very well produced and not to be missed.
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Músaem Victoria agus Albert
Cromwell RoadArguably my favourite museum in London. It is just so beautiful and diverse and their special exhibitions are always very well produced and not to be missed.
I wanted to say it is the perfect family day out but the truth is you will love it even if you do not have any children with you.
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Músaem Stair an Nádúir
Cromwell RoadI wanted to say it is the perfect family day out but the truth is you will love it even if you do not have any children with you.
Just like Natural History Museum which is just around the corner you will love it even if children are not around with you.
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Músaem Eolaíochta
Exhibition RoadJust like Natural History Museum which is just around the corner you will love it even if children are not around with you.
Another vibrant art gallery in East London. Very close to Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market and it is free.
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Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High StAnother vibrant art gallery in East London. Very close to Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market and it is free.
Independent local cinema not far from us with a lovely small food market hall.
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Catford Mews
32 Winslade WayIndependent local cinema not far from us with a lovely small food market hall.