Planning your next day out in London? Well, look no further than the vibrant district of Peckham. Packed with art galleries, coffee shops and more, there are GOOD companies around every corner!
We have picked just a few of our favourite spots in Peckham, which is also home to our co-founder, Sarah. From shopping to cafes and dining – we have got you covered.
Old Spike Café
Start your day strong by supporting social change in the form of latte art! Old Spike Roastery in Peckham is the first speciality coffee roastery operating as a social enterprise. Old Spike’s mission? To reduce homelessness in the United Kingdom through training and employment in the speciality coffee industry.
They have partnered with their sister company, Change Please, to offer a full barista training academy to help support everyone on their programme and secure all graduates a London living wage job.
Old Spike Roastery’s coffee beans are carefully sourced to guarantee you quality, seasonality, and fair sustainable pricing for the farmers. The attention to detail dedicated to every roasted batch is showcased in the stunning array of flavours and aromas from all around the world. Whilst they ensure that the coffee they buy is sustainably sourced, Old Spike Roastery are aware this isn’t the case for all coffee shops. Therefore, they have also made a commitment to plant a tree for every bag of coffee sold through a partnership with the Eden Reforestation Project.
This is not just any coffee shop.
Location: 54 peckham rye, se15 4jr
Website: oldspikeroastery.com
Instagram: @oldspikeroast
Gather
If, like us, you don’t always know where to start on making your home and lifestyle more eco-friendly, Gather is a great place to start. A beautiful store, just a five-minute walk from Peckham Rye station, we always make time for this detour.
The low-waste store helps people move towards lower-impact living through easy product swaps and meeting all your cupboard re-fill needs. They have everything from household cleaning supplies to the ingredients for this year’s Christmas cake, and even a peanut butter machine – a must try!
They offer far more than just a fun shopping experience: get involved with their sustainably focused book club, book library or the campaign for a plastic free Peckham. A local gem for anyone wanting to do more for the planet through simple everyday choices. Sustainability doesn’t need to be difficult or tedious – Gather are here to help.
Location: 121 bellenden road, se15 4qy
Website: wearegather.uk
Instagram: @wearegather_uk
Shop from Crisis
Crisis UK have tonnes of amazing second-hand shops around town, but did you know that a lot of them also serve coffee?! Go and grab a tasty afternoon coffee-pick-me-up and squeeze in a browse of their amazing clothing selection. This modern, retro space can be found in the heart of Peckham and could be just the place where you find that perfect, vintage goodie! Shop from Crisis sells great quality clothing, accessories, books, vinyl, and homeware along with furniture, restored by Crisis members accessing our services. With profits contributing towards ending homelessness in the UK, Shop from Crisis is a must when in Peckham.
Location: 160 rye lane, se15 4nb
Website: crisis.org.uk/get-involved/shop-from-crisis/peckham
Instagram: @shopfromcrisispeckham
Levan
Whether you are looking for a light lunch or an indulgent dinner, Levan is the place to go.
Just around the corner from the overground station, you are whisked away to the streets of Paris or canals of Copenhagen through the seasonal and inventive contemporary European food and distinctly European layout.
Their sustainable approach also has a strong focus on natural wines. Levan have meticulously crafted a wine list of quality, low intervention, organic and biodynamic wines from small artisanal producers. Offering a great balance between meat-based, vegetarian, and plant-based dishes, this menu would please even your pickiest aunt!
Location: 12-16 blenheim grove, se15 4ql
Website: levanlondon.co.uk
Instagram: @levanlondon
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