Bars
The 5 Best Bars in Peckham
Rooftops, wine bars and railway arches: the bars that make Peckham one of London's best nights out.
In short: our top picks are Frank's Cafe, Forza Wine and Peckham Levels. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Peckham goes out as well as it eats, with rooftop bars, natural-wine rooms and railway-arch dens drawing a crowd from across the city. It is loud, creative and genuinely fun. These are the Peckham bars worth heading south-east for, a rooftop sunset included.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Frank's Cafe | Peckham | ££ |
| Forza Wine | Peckham | £££ |
| Peckham Levels | Peckham | ££ |
| Bar Story | Peckham | ££ |
| The Montpelier | Peckham | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Frank's Cafe
Why we pick itThe original rooftop bar atop a car park; campari, sunset and the city laid out below.
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Forza Wine
Why we pick itA rooftop wine bar with city views; small plates, a great list and a sunset crowd.
Worth knowingThe Peckham rooftop is fully exposed to the weather with no lift, so it is stairs up a working car park in any conditions, and seating goes fast.
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Peckham Levels
Why we pick itBars and street food across former car-park floors; creative, social and very Peckham.
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Bar Story
Why we pick itA relaxed bar under the railway arches by the station; cocktails and a local crowd.
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The Montpelier
Why we pick itA characterful Peckham pub with its own cinema and a lively crowd.
Before you book
Time a rooftop for the sunset and the view back to the city; it is the Peckham move. Many of the best are seasonal or weekend-busy, so go early. And string a few together; Peckham is made for a night that wanders from arch to rooftop to wine bar.
Common questions
What are the best bars in Peckham?
Frank's Cafe is our editor's choice: The original rooftop bar atop a car park; campari, sunset and the city laid out below. Frank's Cafe, Forza Wine and Peckham Levels lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
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