Opened in 2026 in Peckham

Feb 2026: Welsh café and sandwich shop opens on Choumert Road

Bara – a neighbourhood in Peckham championing Welsh produce. Menu options include traditional Bara Brith, Caerphilly cheese sandwiches, and Pembrokeshire shellfish. Owners: Zoë Heimann  (ex-Pique) and Cecily Dalladay (MasterChef: The Professionals) born and raised in South Wales.
Bara, 44-46 Choumert Road, SE15 4SE map.

June 2025: New Vietnamese Cafe

A two-floor, retro canteen-inspired space, inspired by bia h?i culture of meeting friends for fuss-free snacks and cold beer. serving experimental flavours in the evening and bánh mì and Vietnamese coffee by day. our menu plays on the idea of lai rai - meaning little by little. Owner: Blair Nguyen (of Bánh Bánh). Replaces Issa Vibe.
Lai Rai, 181 Rye Lane, Peckham SE15 4TP map

Mexican: Maiz Group, 58 Peckham Rye
London's first dedicated pozoleria.

Thai: Kruk - off Rye Lane
Fiery, fragrant Thai food. Michelin Bib Gourmand.

Fishmongers: Life of Fish, 137 Bellenden Road 
Owner: David Palmer. Branches: Selfridges, Clapham.

Opened in 2024 in Peckham

Bar: The Porch, 133a Rye Lane 
Closed in 2025.

Opened in 2023 in Peckham

Bar: Bar Levan - off Rye Lane       
Natural wines.

Barbers: Off-Cut - off Rye Lane       
Small South London chain. Owner: John Jones

Cafe: Bake With Monia, 40 Peckham Rye   
Independent bakery, Italian café and deli.

Cafe: 139Fika, 139 Bellenden Road
African, Caribbean & British comfort food.

Indian: Malabar Feast - off Bellenden Road  
Authentic Kerala and Malabar cuisine

Grocer: Mexican Mama, 232 Rye Lane       
Traditional ingredients, pantry staples & imports.

Italian: Tigella - 119 Peckham High Street 
Round, thin flatbreads. Origin: Emilia-Romagna

Malaysian: Janda Diner - Nunhead
Then moved to Rye Lane (see above).

Mexican: Taca Tacos, 200 Rye Lane
Street food with near-entirely gluten-free menu,

Mexican: Taquiza, A166,115 Rye Lane

Opened in 2022 in Peckham

Cafe: Mosey, 60 Nunhead Lane 
Inspired by Australia's laid-back café culture.

Florist: Bellenden Florist, 147 Bellenden Road
Also Garden Centre. Owned by William Dunphy

Vegan: Rons, 135a Rye Lane
Small friendly cafe run by Abi & Andy.

Opened in 2021 in Peckham

April: Books Peckham - off Bellenden Road
2nd hand paperbacks & graphic novels. Owner: Peter

Sept: Kudu Grill. Nunhead (2021-2025) To let
Closed - relocated to Marleybone.

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