Best Restaurants In Brixton

The very first venue from this popular restaurant group, Honest Burgers Brixton has been around since 2011. The intimate venue features casual interiors and a welcoming atmosphere, with an extensive menu of premium but affordable burgers to choose from.

They source as much of their produce as possible from local suppliers, including potatoes from Sussex and British beef. Choose between chicken, beef or veggie burgers, topped with the likes of Buffalo sauce and red onion relish, and there's even a burger unique to each location.

Bringing a hearty dose of the Deep South to the neighbourhood, Blues Kitchen Brixton is the place to go for top-notch grub. While you enjoy a range of live music performances, chow down on banging brunches or scrumptious suppers, including juicy burgers, baby back ribs and buffalo wings with an indulgent blue cheese dip.

Ready for something a little different? Head to Pergola Brixton, a jungle-themed rooftop serving up top-notch food and drinks while surrounded by greenery. Enjoy sipping on delish Cuban rum cocktails, alongside pasta from La Nonna, Mexican fare from Jalisco or a juicy Black Bear Burger. What's more, they host regular brunches and DJ nights here too.

Searching for the best Brixton restaurants open seven days a week? Boasting a gorgeous beer garden, pub quizzes, interactive darts and delicious pints or cocktails, Effra Social also has some top-notch eats. Expect everything from fabulous Sunday roasts to honey-glazed halloumi fries and crispy squid bites, with three for £21 small plates up for grabs here too, as well as 20% off food before 7pm on Tuesdays. 

Looking for your new favourite Italian restaurant in Brixton? If you're a fan of fine food, then Maremma should be on your list. Not only will you find freshly made pasta each and every day, but also handpicked wines and authentic Tuscan ingredients, to be enjoyed in the pretty dining area or at rustic communal tables in the wine cellar.

The Clink is more than your typical restaurant, as this popular spot also does a lot of good. Situated in Brixton prison, all the food is lovingly prepared and served by inmates in the aim of rehabilitation. Not only is this venue helping to train up their staff towards culinary NVQs, but you can also enjoy some seriously delicious food here - from cured duck breast to pan-roasted cauliflower or braised venison ravioli.

Their first branch south of the river, Arepa & Co Brixton can be found on Market Row. The modern Venezuelan restaurant was created by husband and wife team Gus and Kathe, starting as a stall in Camden Market before they opened a number of permanent sites.

Tuck into their signature arepas, filled with braised pork shoulder, sweet potato or plantain. They also offer everything from triple cheese cachapas to yuca fries, as well as brilliant brunch plates.

Tucked away on Coldharbour Lane, Bánh Bánh is a serene, design-forward escape from Brixton's usual hustle. Reimagined as a living canvas by artist duo House of Baby, the restaurant pairs striking Vietnamese modernism with a glowing, pink-tiled shrine and custom ceramic sculptures.

The food is equally memorable, focusing on family-style Vietnamese platters designed for grazing. Pull up a seat in the softly lit dining room to share lemongrass pork sausages and caramelised catfish, paired perfectly with a tropical Tamarind Fizz or a bottle from the local Vining Street Wine Club.

If you're looking for top restaurants in Brixton, check out Kricket. Uniquely located under the railway arches on Atlantic Road, this crackin' spot offers up a delicious variety of authentic Indian plates. Our favourite? The Keralan fried chicken with mooli and curry leaf mayo, accompanied by the mezcal and mandarin cocktail Don One. 

Mamma Dough Brixton is pulling out all the stops when it comes to delicious oven-baked pizzas, and you can even enjoy these as part of a bottomless brunch on Saturdays. As for their evening meals, tuck into an array of slices covered in the best toppings, alongside cheesy garlic bread, charcuterie boards and baby spinach salads. To top it off? Nab the tiramisu for a sweet finish.

The Laundry is a trendy all-day bistro and wine bar found close to Brixton station, created by Melanie Brown - the brains behind Specialist Cellars. The Edwardian building flaunts tiled floors, vintage furniture and antique decor, as well as a sunny terrace out front, where you can enjoy meals with locally sourced ingredients, like bavette steak, Thai red curry or pesto rigatoni, and you can even nab a tasty brunch here too.

Just a few minutes away from Brixton and Stockwell Park, Crown & Anchor really know their stuff when it comes to scrumptious food. Settle into their cosy interiors and get ready for the most satisfying Sunday roast, tasty tacos and mouthwatering burgers, while sipping fresh craft beer from local and international microbreweries.

Known for its pop-ups all across London, Black Bear Burger's original permanent site can be found in Brixton's bustling Market Row. As the name suggests, you can devour grass-fed beef burgers alongside chicken and veggie offerings here, alongside barbecue or blue cheese wings and fries on the side. To wash it down? These guys offer a great choice of craft beers and cocktails.