Situated smack bang in the centre of south London, Brixton has become a go-to haunt for foodies, clubbers, artists and rockers alike. Explore this cultural mecca by browsing Brixton Village, enjoying a drink with local residents outside the Ritzy cinema and eating your way around all the best restaurants.
Cultural melting pot, foodie hotspot, gentrification flashpoint: when it comes to Brixton, ‘vibrant’ doesn’t cut it. Our local experts, the Time Out Tastemakers, pick their fave places.
Best breakfast or brunch
‘Crêpes at Senzala – an exciting fusion of Brazilian and French cuisine.’ LeeLee Seah
‘Canova Hall. It’s set in an old department store building and their bottomless brunch is great value.’ Chelsey Campbell
Best lunch
‘Tiger & Pig in Brixton Village serves really delicious bao buns, which are just the right size for a nice filling lunch.’ Georgie Pursey
‘Pop Brixton is one of my favourite things about Brixton: sitting in the sunshine with delicious food!’ Reena Magudia
‘It’s a tad out there, but The Clink is a super-cool idea. It’s booking-only and all the food is prepped and served by inmates.’ Katherine Glaubius
Best dinner
‘Boqueria: fantastic, authentic Spanish tapas.’ Jade Appleby
‘Smoke & Salt served me the best meal of my year the other day. The £25 set menu is outstanding value and the broccoli dish is the best goddamn vegetable I’ve had in my life.’ Georgie Pursey
Best cheap eat
‘Refill is a Brixton institution. Great food, not-so-great service (as is customary in a Jamaican takeaway) and one of the few places left where Brixton still feels like Brixton!’ Kristel Tracey
Best pub
‘The Duke of Edinburgh. The highlight is the giant beer garden hidden out the back: locals flock to it when the sun’s out!’ Lauren Wuleng
‘The Prince of Wales. Their rooftop parties are always entertaining, particularly Soca on De Roof.’ Annette Boateng
Best place for fun
‘The Windmill Brixton: see a gig at this quirky pub!’ Jade Appleby
Best green space
‘My flat looks over Brockwell Park, which is such a gorgeous space. When you reach the peak of the hill you can see from the London Eye to Canary Wharf.’ Georgie Pursey
‘Brixton Windmill and its cute little park. You wouldn’t even know you’re in London when you stand beside it.’ Lynsey Frost
Best place to shop
‘Brixton Market is full of fruit and vegetables from all around the world in amazing colours and shapes. Each weekend I try to choose something I’ve never had and ask for tips on how to cook it. Absolutely love it.’ Tiago Almeida
Best thing to do
‘Attend a gig at the Brixton Academy! I spent a lot of my teenage years there. The sloping floor means even a shortarse like me can see the acts from the back.’ Lynsey Frost
