Louise’s guidebook 32 Marsden Road

If you like real ales and thin crust pizza, the Gowlett Arms is 5 mins away. Lordship Lane is a 5 minute walk, and has many pubs, restaurants and cafes, including the East Dulwich tavern which also does good food; Jaflong Indian, Kanela cafe (excellent coffee) Also very good is Banh Banh , a family run Vietnamese restaurant which is less than 10 minutes away. I ate there on Saturday, some pretty unusual food and flavours. Artusi ( authentic Italian) can be hard to get into, also v close. I was disappointed last I went there A new addition is the Good Neighbour - again excellent small plate menu and great weekend brunch. Opposite there is Mr Bao - for lovers of Bao buns And for meat lovers - South African style on the braai Kudu Grill expensive but worth it! All within 10 mins walk. Levan by Peckham Rye station which is much more expensive, but excellent small plate menu. Cocktail bars in Peckham A very fussy cocktail friend has recommended Funki Dory, saying really good cocktails and friendly owners. Two hundred is small plates and cocktails Peckham Levels also has a cocktail bar Bussey rooftop bar is near Peckham Rye Station and has a great view Kanpai Sake brewery is also near there if you get bored of cocktails All are within a 10 minute walk from my house.

There is always something worth seeing at the Tate Modern on the South Bank opposite St Paul's cathedral. A 63 bus to Blackfriars bridge and a 5 minute walk, or take the train from East Dulwich station to London Bridge station (4 an hour) takes 15 minutes then walk along the river to the Tate.