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Franco Manca is one of Places to love.

1. Franco Manca

8.6
20 Atlantic Rd, Brixton, Greater London
Pizzeria · 138 tips and reviews

Melanie J.Melanie Johnson: The best pizza in London (seriously),with an amazing sourdough crust and simple but divine toppings. Wine is tasty, reasonably priced and organic.Take a jumper if it's chilly!

Dogstar is one of Places to love.

2. Dogstar

5.9
389 Coldharbour Ln (at Atlantic Rd), London, Greater London
Dive Bar · Brixton · 31 tips and reviews

Melanie J.Melanie Johnson: Fantastic pub that covers all bases- shabby chic decor, zombie table-football, chilled in the day and packed out at night.

Honest Burgers is one of Places to love.

3. Honest Burgers

8.5
Atlantic Rd (Unit 12, Brixton Village), London, Greater London
Burger Joint · Brixton · 90 tips and reviews

Melanie J.Melanie Johnson: Burgers here are juicy and taste like actual meat. You'll probably have to queue but the rosemary-sprinkled skin-on chips alone make it worthwhile.

TRAID is one of Places to love.

4. TRAID

28 St John's Rd, Battersea, Greater London
Clothing Store · Battersea, London, Greater London · 1 tip

Melanie J.Melanie Johnson: Some great finds, without the inflated price tag of many decent charity/vintage stores. Brilliant 'new' Topshop bargains in the Acre lane, Brixton store.

The Prince of Wales is one of Places to love.

5. The Prince of Wales

5.8
467-468 Brixton Rd (Coldharbour Ln), Brixton, Greater London
Pub · 25 tips and reviews

Melanie J.Melanie Johnson: Try the steak sandwich (ignore pretentious non-stick paper wrapping). Good pub for Sunday relaxing.

Gyoza is one of Places to love.

6. Gyoza

426 Coldharbour Ln, Brixton, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Melanie J.Melanie Johnson: Decent bento, cheap wine and the pork gyoza dumplings are brilliant. A *lot* quicker and the dumplings are better than Fujiyama, although smaller menu.

The Duke of Edinburgh is one of Places to love.

7. The Duke of Edinburgh

8.3
204 Ferndale Rd. (near Bythorn St.), Brixton, Greater London
Pub · Brixton, London, Greater London · 61 tips and reviews

Melanie J.Melanie Johnson: Brilliant garden and cool interior. Come for the board games, stay for the nachos.

Trinity Arms is one of Places to love.

8. Trinity Arms

8.5
45 Trinity Gardens (Brighton Terrace), Brixton, Greater London
Pub · 23 tips and reviews

Melanie J.Melanie Johnson: Small but perfectly formed.

The Cock Tavern is one of Places to love.

9. The Cock Tavern

6.0
27 Great Portland St (Margaret St), West End, Greater London
Pub · 33 tips and reviews

Melanie J.Melanie Johnson: Cheap, cheerful and perfect for a pint after work,

Ping Pong is one of Places to love.

10. Ping Pong

48 Eastcastle St., London, Greater London
Dim Sum Restaurant · West End · 24 tips and reviews

Melanie J.Melanie Johnson: Rose Lychee Martini and a £10 set menu. Done.

New World is one of Places to love.

11. New World

1 Gerrard Pl, Chinatown, Greater London
Chinese Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Melanie J.Melanie Johnson: Authentic, delicious dim sum, served from trolleys in the day time. Slightly cavernous surroundings.