Things to do
11 reasons to go to Deptford High Street, SE8
Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe, who was murdered in Deptford after quibbling about his bar tab, wrote of ‘infinite riches in a little room’, and...
Tucked between touristy Greenwich and rough-and-ready Bermondsey, Deptford has an atmosphere all of its own. Once blighted by post-industrial neglect, Deptford’s twenty-first-century renaissance has been swift and – for some locals – sweeping. New bars and restaurants seem to open weekly, amid fears that the area’s unique character could disappear for good. What sets Deptford apart from its arty eastside counterparts is its strong south London identity and its maritime history – clues to the area’s past as a major dockyard can be found around every corner, and only add to its quirky charm. Add Deptford to your London to-do list: read on for our guide to things to do in SE8, including its stand-out restaurants and best places to drink.
