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Ben Rowe

Catford area guide

Find all of the best things to do, see, buy, eat and drink in Catford

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Catford, like its siblings in Lewisham, Deptford and Brockley, is developing into one of London’s buzziest places to be. That’s, in part, because of it’s proximity to Central London (London Bridge is just 11 minutes by train, while Charing Cross is just 19 minutes), but the area has also been invaded by trendy cafés, bars and a monthly food market, which is separate from the daily Catford market.

There’s also Lewisham Council’s regeneration plans for Catford town centre, as well as the facelift given to Catford Broadway — now all spruced up and looking lively with independent cafés and a great little street market. And then, if you need any more reasons to visit, there’s the massive fibreglass cat, a picture of which is destined to find a home on your Instagram. 

Recommended: London by area

Things to do in Catford

Broadway Theatre

Broadway Theatre

A grade II listed building where you'll encounter all manner of stage-based entertainment.   

Halcyon Books

Halcyon Books

Peruse through a collection of second hand and antiquarian books before pit stopping for a coffee. 

Bars and pubs in Catford

Catford Constitutional Club

Catford Constitutional Club

When it comes to finding a good hang-out in Catford, there's not contest, it has to be Catford Constitutional Club. Located down an unassuming alleyway...

Little Nan's Broadway Theatre Saloon

Little Nan's Broadway Theatre Saloon

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4

Three words are synonymous with Little Nan’s: ‘kitsch’ and ‘Pat Butcher’. Since an ex-Goldsmiths student created a drinking den from the contents of his...

The Blythe Hill Tavern

The Blythe Hill Tavern

The 'Best Pub and Cider Pub in the South East of London' as awarded by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale.

Restaurants in Catford

Saigon Streat

Saigon Streat

A vibrant Vietnamese pop-up that moves around locally and that you can eat in or take away from. 

The Gantry

The Gantry

  • 3 out of 5 stars

Local haunt offering good, seasonal, modern British fare cooked and served by a very proficient crew.   

Archibald's

Archibald's

A cosy cafe in south London with an outdoor seating area and as much locally sourced produce as possible. 

Bona Sourdough

Bona Sourdough

A sourdough pizza joint in nearby Forest Hill that does cheese-less and tomato-less (bianca) versions too.

Hotels near Catford

Via London Lewisham

Via London Lewisham

Via London Lewisham is located in a residential area just 900 metres from Hither Green station with direct trains to Central London, including Charing Cross,...

Premier Inn London Lewisham

Premier Inn London Lewisham

Offering a restaurant, Premier Inn London Lewisham is located just a 5-minute walk from Lewisham DLR and Lewisham Train Station, offering links to London...

The perfect weekend in Catford

Explore: Mountsfield Park

Explore: Mountsfield Park

Visit this great green space in Catford, which has lovely views of the city and South London from the highest point. 

Brunch: Archibald's

Brunch: Archibald's

Pop into this stylishly old school café for brunch that serves up local produce when possible and a killer bacon sarnie.