South East London

8 Brilliant Bookshops In South East London

8 Brilliant Bookshops In South East London

There’s little more enjoyable than snuggling up with a good book. One thing that probably pips it for most readers is the joyous trip to the heaven that is the bookstore! Being surrounded by fresh books that are itching to be read, unleashes something feral in most of us. Going just to bask in the comfort of a bookstore can very quickly turn into spending half your paycheck on books, even though there is half a bookstore unread on your own shelves already! But there is always space somewhere for more books and this is your excuse to go out and get them at one of these wonderful independent bookstores in South East London!

Join SoLo Craft Fair's Virtual Christmas Markets 2020

Join SoLo Craft Fair's Virtual Christmas Markets 2020

The time has come, it’s finally our favourite time of year! The countdown to Christmas is truly upon us and what better way to celebrate the festive season than virtually visiting local Christmas markets and supporting dozens of independent businesses all across South London! SoLo Craft Fair’s yearly Christmas Market is going virtual for 2020, the events started back in October. Tune into their Instagram stories every Monday evening around 7.30 pm to browse hundreds of idyllic gifts from a huge assortment of independent craftspeople.

The History of Manze's Pie & Mash

The History of Manze's Pie & Mash

Predictably for a dish with such proud British lineage, there is some debate over the history of pie and mash, where it began and with whom, but it is well known that M. Manze...

The New Student's Guide To South East London

The New Student's Guide To South East London

Welcome to South London, new students of 2017! Now you’ve packed up your room at home, learnt how to navigate the tubes (sort of) and are getting ready to start your first lectures, it’s time to familiarise yourself with the local area. If you feel like London is a bit of an enigma, allow us to help you out. This list will help you find hidden gems that will become as much a part of your University experience as jagerbombs and all-nighter library sessions. Expect bars, hangover breakfasts and takeaways that might help you feel more grounded in the big city, and save some money with a South London Club card.

6 Beer Gardens To Try In Lewisham Borough This Summer

6 Beer Gardens To Try In Lewisham Borough This Summer

Now the truth is guys, beer gardens did not originate in South London. Nope. They actually first gained popularity over in Munich, Germany, where we hear they quite like a drink – see Oktoberfest (which is actually in September). While some might argue that the whole world is one big beer garden, and they might have something of a point, however, we would suggest that really it has to be connected to a public establishment that sells or makes alcohol (so you’re backgarden doesn’t count). We’ve talked already about some beer gardens in Southwark borough, and we went through what could be a beer garden, now it’s the turn of Lewisham borough. So, without further ado, here is South London Club’s list of 6 beer gardens in Lewisham borough you have to try this summer.

8 Great Places To See Live Music In Lewisham

8 Great Places To See Live Music In Lewisham

Lewisham might not be the first place Londoners would consider for quality live music but the borough that Kate Bush grew up in and where Blur famously formed at Goldsmiths University of London, is a haven for fine talent as well as home to venues that artists from across the rest of the country, and world, have played in.