Brixton Travel Guide

 aaaarrgh Says:  I don't quite know whether Ritzy Cinema is a 'Thing to do', 'Nightlife' or 'Restaurant' tip! It could easily be all three! Ritzy's boast they are now the largest independent specialist cinema in the UK. The cinema opened in about 1910 and Screen 1 retains much of its... 

 aaaarrgh Says:  The streets of Brixton are filled with colourful fruit, veg, meat and fish shops - so many I don't know how they all manage to survive! Best of all, in my view, is the covered Indoor Market, which dates from the 1920's. It has recently (2010) been given Grade II listing,... 

 Zarasher Says:  The last time I went here was to buy a swimming hat, so from that I must assume they have a gym, although I have never used it. I have taken keep fit classes there though... for the grand total of...a week.It wasn't the leisure centre's fault. It was my own. I have no... 

 Zarasher Says:  This flagship cinema in the heart of vibrant Brixton is London?s busiest and biggest independent cinema with five screens. Screenings of the best of world cinema are backed up by regular Sunday matinees, a choice of two different films for kids on Saturdays monthly Mother... 

 Zarasher Says:  If you didn't know about this colombian restaurant it would be hard to find. I've been there on more than one occasion and I still have trouble finding it. Its located in one of the covered market places, Granville Arcade. It's very small and seat about a mazimum of ten... 

 Zarasher Says:  This in fact is not a restaurant. It is a pub that serves food. I was grappling over whether to put it under restaurant or nightlife and decided restaurant because I have only ever been there once in the night and that was the only time I didnt eat. On the contrary I have... 

 Zarasher Says:  This place was previously known as Bug Bar. I love this place... They have comfy sofa chairs with cushions which give it a very homely feel... plus dim lighting so you cannot see your guy properly after having stuffed yourself. Excellent Food and Cocktails at reasonable... 

 Zarasher Says:  Clean and Classy... with prompt and attentive service.... Nice artwork adors the walls too... so there is always something to look at!Food is good at semi reasonable prices... Used to be alot cheaper... but now just get steeper (I'm a poet and didnt know it!) The snapper in... 

 Zarasher Says:  They offer a selection of crepes, ciabatta toasties and pizzas... plus coffees, beer and all that good stuff.Lunch time is great because they have a meal deal monday to thursday whereby any crepe/pizza or toastie with a soft drink is £5. I reccomend sitting upstairs. The... 

 honbon Says:  long wooden benches, great jazz, wonderful food at a reasonable price pizza 

 honbon Says:  Unquestionably, the finest pub in Brixton! Attracting a mixed and very friendly crowd, the Albert enjoys a fierce loyalty from its patrons who enjoy the cheap beer, extremely eclectic music selection and the legacy of its legendary landlady, Pat (who sadly passed away in... 

 honbon Says:  a great venue - check out Time Out listings magazine to see who's on. Downstairs standing only - can get wild whatever 

 Zarasher Says:  Its cool, trendy and junky all at once.From trendy clothes and eccentric homeware, to kinky candy knickers and Superman coasters, it's a world of kitsch accessories, retro fashion and urban chic which you'll delight in spending hours trawling around. I've spent many an hour... 

 Zarasher Says:  There are a group of drunk men who hang around in the oval not to far from the cinema... They like to call out to people as they walk past... normally a greeting... don't bother replying because they'll just try and drag you into conversation and you'll wish you hadnt...