The South London Guide (Updated 2025)

The South London Guide

A resource guide to South London, England that was established in 1999 with The Camberwell Guide. It features over 40 district guides plus information on the best bars, cafes, food shops, restaurants, shops & services plus local history and property guides

12th April: Record Store Day UK (18th year)
was conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding independently owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally.
For your nearest independent record shop see South London Record Shops.

March: The London Eye is 25 years old
From a millennium landmark to a timeless icon celebrating 25 years of the London Eye, this observation wheel has transformed London’s skyline. Designed by David Marks (1952-2017) and Julia Barfield.
London Eye, Riverside Building, County Hall, SE1 7PB map

Dec: New plan for the Lewisham Shopping Centre
Landsec has submitted plans to redevelop 1970s-built Lewisham Shopping Centre in south London into a new town centre district around an urban meadow.
Lewisham Shopping Centre, Molesworth Street, SE13 7HB map

Greek basement bar opens in Borough Market
Agora, modelled after a relaxed Greek taverna (walk-in only), has opened in Borough market. Upstairs is Oma, a more formal restaurant. Both are run by David Carter of Manteca fame.
Agora, 2-4 Bedale Street, SE1 9AL map

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