Streatham
Things to do in Streatham, Greater London
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Streatham works best as a destination for an afternoon or evening rather than a stay. The Streatham Leisure Centre and Ice Rink is the main draw – a full-service facility rated 4.1 from around 1,900 reviews – offering ice skating and leisure activities in one place. It is the sort of venue that justifies a trip in itself, particularly if you have children or want to try skating, but it is not the anchor for a long weekend.
What makes Streatham genuinely worth visiting, though, is its restaurant scene. The standard is notably high: Shrimp Shack Streatham and Bravi Ragazzi both sit at 4.7 stars, the former from nearly 4,000 reviews, suggesting they have built real followings. The Bull Streatham (4.5 stars, over 2,400 reviews) appears to be a substantial pub with staying power. Beyond those, there is SW16 Bar and Kitchen, Italian Bistro, and Kiaan's Pan Asian Street Food, all rated between 4.6 and 4.6 stars – a cluster of places that suggests you could eat well across different cuisines and price points.
Where to stay in Streatham
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Leigham Court Hotel
18 Leigham Court Road, London
Balham Lodge
204 Bedford Hill, London
Brookview Guest House
24 Brookview Road Second Floor, London
Parklands B&B
10 Parklands Road, London
Tulse Hill Hotel
150 Norwood Rd, London
The Bedford Balham
77 Bedford Hill, London
Streatham Common Homestay
14 Donnybrook Road, London
Homey Warm & Welcoming Room
12a Arodene Road, London
Things to Do in Streatham(1)
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Where to Eat in Streatham(14)
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This is a neighborhood with proper restaurants rather than chains, the kind of place worth traveling to for dinner or lunch. If you are based elsewhere in London or the south, you might easily spend an evening here: skate at the leisure centre if the mood takes it, then move on to one of the consistently well-reviewed restaurants. It is not a destination in the traditional sense, but it is somewhere with enough to do and eat to reward a visit.
Attractions Near Streatham
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ODEON Streatham
London · ⭐ 3.7
1 mi
Streatham Common
London · ⭐ 4.5
1 mi
Family Ceilidh
London · ⭐ 5.0
2 mi
Brockwell Lido
Lambeth · ⭐ 4.0
2 mi
Brockwell Park Miniature Railway
Herne Hill · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
Substation Brixton - Climbing Centre
South London · ⭐ 4.8
2 mi
Belair Park
Southwark · ⭐ 4.6
2 mi
TeamSport Indoor Karting Mitcham
Mitcham · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Streatham
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Alderstead Heath Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.4 · from £36/night
Walton on Thames Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.2 · from £22/night
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Apps Court
⭐ 4.2
Knockholt Retreat
Self-Catering Cottages in Streatham
All cottages in Streatham →The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
On The Thames
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,246
The Coppice
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £957
River Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
Rose Escapes - Rose Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
Gascony Getaway
2 bed · sleeps 6
Twin Pines
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £591
Common questions about Streatham
What is there to do in Streatham?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Streatham.
Where can I eat in Streatham?
We list 14 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Streatham.
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