Where to Eat
There’s a thriving restaurant scene in Deptford that offers a taste of old and new that you just don’t find in other parts of London. Take a walk through the neighbourhood and you get the impression that eateries aren’t afraid to try something a little bit different to entice customers through their doors – and it seems to go down well with the locals.
There’s quirky street food at the bustling Deptford Market and inviting eateries serving local produce in the Market Yard. If coffee is your thing, then you’ll be spoilt for choice by the line-up of independent coffee houses serving superior cups, many of which offer spaces to plug in your laptop and crack on with some work.
In Deptford, there’s plenty of places to choose from when it comes to dining out, and everything is right on your doorstep – so you won’t have to walk far to find the place for you.
This 19th century Victorian corner pub is located next to the Brookmill Park. It hosts a comedy night and a quiz night every Tuesday and serves up a top notch selection of food and drink. There’s a beer garden for the warmer months, craft ales from local boroughs, cocktails and a food menu filled with tempting pub classics. Keep your eyes peeled for chef residencies which are often announced on their social channels.
65 CRANBROOK RD, ST JOHN’S SE8 4EJ
http://www.thebrookmill.co.uk/
Friends and founders of the Dirty Apron, Suzie, from Peckham, and Holly, from Deptford, know the area – and they know what the people of Deptford want to eat. It started out as a supper club and then toured the country serving street food. Market Yard is now its home where you’ll find a seasonal menu that changes weekly, serving breakfast through to dinner. For a weekend treat, try the traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings – the taste of Sunday on a plate!
4 DEPTFORD MARKET YARD, ARCH 9 SE8 4BX
http://www.deptfordmarketyard.com/dirty-apron
If you love Italian food, Marcella is for you. It’s the little sister of Peckham’s critically acclaimed Artusi, which has helped to put Peckham on the food map. Now Marcella is working its culinary magic for the people of Deptford. With a menu using seasonal produce that changes throughout the week, accompanied by a thirst-quenching all-Italian wine list, it’s a little slice of Italy on Deptford High Street. We recommend a plate of paccheri pasta served up with traditional lamb ragu. Yum.
165A DEPTFORD HIGH STREET SE8 3NU
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https://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/marcella
Fancy a taste of Jamaica? This buzzing restaurant and bar is spread over two railway arches and offers up Caribbean delights right under the platforms of Deptford rail station. One arch serves as the bar and restaurant while the second is a gallery and creative space. Fun, friendly and bursting with flavour, the menu changes to suit the locally sourced ingredients. The staple crowd-pleasers are jerk and curry and the cocktail list is dripping with rum-infused cocktails. A winning combination.
3-4 RESOLUTION WAY SE8 4NT
Pie and mash. A genuine taste of Cockney London. Loved by locals and admired by visitors, the family business has been serving hand-made pie with mashed potato and parsley sauce for more than a century. The recipes are secret, but it’s common knowledge that you’ll receive a warm welcome and a generous serving of hearty comfort food.
204 DEPTFORD HIGH STREET SE8 3PR
Sometimes only a burger and beer will do. On these occasions, head to Hanks. The menu has burgers to suit everyone, both meat-eaters and vegans, and there’s American-style craft beer on tap from nearby Bianca Road brewery. Hanks is a familiar face on London’s street food scene, having started out on a monthly pitch in Deptford’s Giffin Square in 2014. Deptford’s Market Yard is the first permanent home for Hanks and is definitely worth a visit.
12 MARKET YARD SE8 4BX
http://www.deptfordmarketyard.com/hank-s
Bringing together fine food, decent coffee and an array of award-winning condiments in its delicatessen, this place is a true neighbourhood hangout. Serving lunch and dinner, The Pear Tree’s style is Australian, with freshly-made fare using many locally-sourced ingredients. It also serves fantastic cakes that you can take away.
YEOMAN STREET SE8 5ET
https://www.thepeartreekitchen.co.uk
If you love Italian food, you need venture no further than this fabulous, bustling restaurant. The chefs make their own pasta and use the best ingredients to create traditional Italian dishes, while the cocktails are a real treat. There’s also a mini olive grove for alfresco dining in the summer months.
SEAFARER WAY SE16 7UD
This small, family-run business serves authentic Vietnamese food, and is a real hit with locals. The pho (a tasty noodle soup) base is cooked for eight hours with traditional herbs and spices – and you can choose from beef, chicken or prawns to be stewed within. The word on the street is that it’s the top spot for Vietnamese food – give it a go!
24A EVELYN STREET, LONDON, SE8 5DG
