For us, none other than the amazing tradition of Christmas markets is what gets us in the Christmas spirit, and so we have gathered some of the fantastic Christmas markets in South London that are definitely worth checking out in your local area this year!
As the sun finally begins to show its face, we’re bringing you a list of the best spots to don your sunnies, slap on the suncream and settle in for an afternoon of cold ones in the London sunshine. From riverside sundowners to boozy lunches on the terrace, Putney’s got an exciting little assortment of al fresco possibilities and we’ve rounded them up just in time for the Bank Holiday.
With the gradual, yet steady closing-down of local cinemas and theatres that has been happening in Britain for decades, we thought it a good idea to use our platform to pay homage to one of the oldest theatres in South London that has survived this unfortunate decline in entertainment venues, and continues to showcase cutting edge theatre and events to this day....
Season's greetings! There is no better way of getting into the Christmas spirit than by attending your local christmas markets. Wrap up warm with the family or a few friends, stroll down to your local market and enjoy the rich warming smells of mulled wine and mince pies, whilst trying to remember the lyrics to your favourite carols. We've got the round-up; check out where your local market is happening and make sure you're there!
Run your fingers along their spines, cast your eyes up and down the shelves, flick through the pages and sit cross legged on the floor engrossed in the words resting in your lap. Escape the dull, uniform, needlessly clean chain bookshops that are a stalwart part of any high street or soulless shopping centre. South London has its fair share of independent bookshops where hidden treasures can be found, prices are right and the shelves hold countless stories to lose yourself in.
The spring sun has finally started to take hold and a new normalcy has begun to settle. After a long winter and a tough few years, we are all well deserving of some fun! There are loads of great bars and pubs in the borough of Lewisham - in this list we’ve highlighted 11 of the most unique, enjoyable and best! Whether you want to celebrate the weather or that all the best places are back open, this list of Lewisham’s loveliest places for a drink is for you!
Vauxhall is celebrating Oktoberfest in its own unique style this year with its dot-to-dot beer festival Vauxtoberfest! Running from 8th – 17th October, Vauxtoberfest celebrates 8 of Vauxhall’s most-loved pubs and bars. Each venue is offering a special beer for the duration of the festival and a challenge to complete to win amazing prizes!
With bars and nightclubs returning to their former glory after eased restrictions, there’s no better time to grab some friends and experience London nightlife once again! With that in mind - here are 7 of our favourite Battersea spots that are sure to make for great nights out for you and your friends.
Brixton is well known for its thriving and buzzing nightlife, from exciting bars to decadent wine shops to have an exciting evening. We’ve done the research, and found some spots we really love and think are deserving of support from locals who love to party. So, here’s our favourite 8 Brixton bars, breweries and wine shops to unwind your mind!
Grab your closest friends and hit the town tonight! Battersea is a fantastic entertainment hub full of some of the best independent bars in South London. Whether you’re looking to unwind with your favourite drink or want to put on your dancing shoes and boogie, here’s 7 best Battersea bars to dance the night away!
Beer shops are actually quite an old thing, though it might not feel that way. Having gone through something of a lull, plenty of beer shops have been opening up all over London in recent years off the back of the surging craft beer scene. As we all know, and we as showed in our A-Z, South London is home to the best craft breweries in all of London - and the presence of these breweries has led to the opening of some fantastic beer shops. Beer shop operate in a very similar manner to wine sellers, and they are wonderful places to just browse - you know, just stand around looking at stuff you might buy. If you haven't got into the craze that is figuratively sweeping South London, we think it's about time that you did, so to help you get going here is our list of the 14 best beer shops in South London.
Peckham, or Pecknarm as it also known, has become one of the most popular destinations not just in South East London, not just South London, but all of London (we don’t like to think that big, it hurts). There’s plenty of things to do in this very edgy part of town (having called it edgy, it surely is no longer edgy), and one of those things is to drink. You might be meeting friends, new flames, or old/current flames, we don’t judge what kind of flame you might be meeting (if you are). Regardless, sharing a drink is one of the best ways of spending time with others, and with a plentiful supply of independent cafes and bars, you really are spoilt for choice for places to go for a drink in Peckham. So to keep you informed of where you might like to sip on a craft beer, or a cocktail, here is a list of the 7 best places to go for a drink in Peckham.
Now the truth is guys, beer gardens did not originate in South London. Nope. They actually first gained popularity over in Munich, Germany, where we hear they quite like a drink – see Oktoberfest (which is actually in September). While some might argue that the whole world is one big beer garden, and they might have something of a point, however, we would suggest that really it has to be connected to a public establishment that sells or makes alcohol (so you’re backgarden doesn’t count). We’ve talked already about some beer gardens in Southwark borough, and we went through what could be a beer garden, now it’s the turn of Lewisham borough. So, without further ado, here is South London Club’s list of 6 beer gardens in Lewisham borough you have to try this summer.
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