Discover Our Local Area

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R E S T A U R A N T S

Mekan Restaurant

A Mediterranean-influenced restaurant serving food with Greek and Middle-Eastern flavours. Think mezze, grilled meats and relaxed lunch or dinner plates — a good casual choice for something inspired by Greek cuisine. 

Sapporo Ichiban

A long-standing Japanese restaurant praised for its authentic menu and relaxed atmosphere. 

Taro

Highly-rated Japanese restaurant serving sushi, ramen and traditional dishes with excellent service and fresh ingredients — great for dinner with friends or a casual meal.

The Real Turkish 

Popular Turkish eatery combining authentic cuisine like kebabs and mezes with a vibrant bar vibe. Great for groups and relaxed dinners.

B A R S / P U B S

Catford House

A restored historic pub on Catford Broadway with a friendly, local vibe and good drinks selection. It regularly hosts events and is often highlighted as one of the area’s livelier drinking spots. 

Catford Bridge Tavern

A long-standing Catford favourite and community hub pub with a cosy interior and craft beers on tap. It’s well known for classic pub grub like burgers, Sunday roasts and fish & chips, and often shows sports in a lively atmosphere. 

Black Cat

Laid-back traditional pub that sometimes hosts live music or DJ evenings, especially on weekends.

Broadway Theatre

A historic and Grade II-listed theatre in the heart of Catford, originally built in 1932 and beautifully refurbished in recent years. It’s a cultural hub with a varied programme of live performances, comedy, music, pantomime and community events — making it one of the key night-out destinations in the area.

Lidl – 5‑minute walk, Plassy Road, SE6 2DD

Tesco Superstore – 7‑minute walk, Winslade Way, SE6 4JU

Aldi – 9‑minute walk, Rushey Green, SE6 4JD

Post Office – 5‑minute walk, Rushey Green, SE6 4BP

Banks – Santander, NatWest, HSBC, Halifax (all within a 5‑minute walk)

Cash Machine - Available at the banks and Post Office.

Pharmacy - 10 minute walk

 Rushey Green Pharmacy, Primary Care Centre, Hawstead Rd, SE6 4JH, 020 8690 8917.

Hospital/A&E- 15 minute walk

Urgent care centre, Lewisham Hospital, Rushey Gree, SE13 6LQ

Beckenham Beacon-10 minute drive 

Minor Injuries unit walk in centre, 379 Croydon Rd, Beckenham BR3 3QL

Beckenham Place Park

Historic Estate - Former Georgian mansion and landscaped grounds, a mix of formal parkland, woodland, and meadows with one of London’s best-known outdoor swimming lakes

Homestead Café - is inside the mansion with good coffee, brunch, light meals. 

There are pop-up food stalls on busy weekends.

Also events such as outdoor cinema nights, small festivals, community events and nature workshops

A 54 bus takes you right there 

Blackheath

Huge open heath with views towards Canary Wharf being one of London’s most scenic open spaces.

Feels airy, calm, and slightly upmarket

Perfect for walks, picnics, sunsets, or just wandering.

Blackheath has some interesting shops and some of the best pub-and-dining options in SE London. 

A 54 bus takes you straight there.

All buses are less than a 2 minute walk away

Horniman Museum & Gardens

A wonderfully eclectic south-London treasure with collections covering natural history, anthropology, musical instruments, plus beautiful gardens with panoramic views across the city. There’s also an aquarium and butterfly house (ticketed), and free entry to the main galleries and gardens. It’s family-friendly with interactive exhibits and regular events/workshops.

A 185 takes you there

Greenwich

National Maritime Museum – Free, huge, and very interactive (ships, exploration, empire).

Queen's House – Stunning architecture and art collection

Royal Observatory Greenwich – Stand on the Prime Meridian; great views over London.

Cutty Sark Famous 19th-century sailing ship you can explore inside. Great if you like hands-on history

Greenwich Park - One of London’s best parks. Panoramic skyline views (especially at sunset).

A 199 bus takes you there