- Treats from the Farmers Market at The Railway
Your local shops and services are here to help in your search for eats and treats in your neighbourhood. Celebrating a special occasion? Visit Wine Leaf to stock up on wine or bubbly. Looking for a gift or treat for a loved one? Why not pop into Funky Medusa spa for pampering gift vouchers, or surprise them by booking a table at their favourite restaurant or a place they’ve always wanted to try.
Here’s our round up of eats and treats in Lane and Vale:
EATS
The Waterfront
With regular special offers and events, a visit to this popular family-friendly pizza restaurant is the perfect, affordable treat for all ages. Visit their website for updates on offers, evening events and fun daytime activities.
426 – 428 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3PX
Tel: 0208 764 3985
www.waterfrontbar.co.uk
The Railway
Fast becoming one of Streatham’s favourite community hubs, The Railway offers a hearty menu, great wine list, and a varied programme of events from comedy nights to craft classes. They also host a monthly Farmers Market. For further details of their menus, offers and events visit their website.
2 Greyhound Lane, London SW16 5SD
Tel: 020 8769 9448
www.therailwaysw16.co.uk
Zapiecek
A lovely family-run restaurant which offers a tasty selection of home-made dishes in a friendly atmosphere. Offering expertly-made traditional Polish specialities including pierogi and Borscht, as well as lighter dishes such as Greek Salad and tomoto soup, Zapiecek’s well-priced menu makes them a popular choice for lunch and dinner.
114 Greyhound Lane, London SW16 5RN
Tel: 07988 665332
zapiecek.vpweb.co.uk/
Perpericon
It’s not just Perpericon’s stylish shop front that makes it such a popular choice for Lane & Vale locals. This friendly restaurant offers a tasty selection of Mediterranean and Bulgarian dishes using high-quality fresh ingredients. The delicious menu includes pizza and pasta which are also available for takeaway.
16 Greyhound Lane, London SW16 5SD
Tel: 0208 696 6663
Mediterranean Café-Deli
A charming cafe and grocery specialising in traditional portugese pastries and freshly prepared snacks. One of the most recent additions to Lane & Vale, Mediterranean Cafe-Deli is already gaining a loyal following among locals. Grab a coffee on your way to work or choose a sandwich from the Mediterranean Specialities board for a tasty and purse-friendly lunch.
11 Greyhound Lane, London SW16 5NP
TREATS
Funky Medusa
This friendly spa was a very welcome addition to the neighbourhood when it opened last summer – its lively atmosphere and expert staff have placed it firmly on the Lane & Vale map. Hair and beauty services include manicures, blow-dry, massage and waxing, with plans for a steam room to open in the near future. What a treat to have this lovely local spa right on your doorstep.
5 Greyhound Lane, London, SW16 5NP
Tel: 0208 696 9922
www.funkymedusa.co.uk
Polish Food Express
Choose from a mouth-watering selection of Polish groceries and goodies from the deli counter including cheeses, sausage, chocolate, jam and fruit juice. A good place to stock up on your way home from the station at the end of the day.
103 Streatham Vale, London SW16 5SQ
DELI
Run by the team behind Polish Food Express, DELI is a smaller version of their sister shop in Greyhound Lane. It’s a well-stocked grocery store and its location just around the corner from Streatham Common station makes it very convenient.
3 Greyhound Lane, London SW16 5NP
Wine Leaf
A good local independent wine shop is a rare thing these days. Visit Wine Leaf for personal service with a smile. They specialise in hard-to-find spirits so this is the perfect place to stock up on ingredients for a celebratory cocktail or two! Plus, they they are never knowingly undersold on beer and lager.
105 Streatham Vale, London, SW16 5SQ
Tel: 020 8765 9788
Doris Florist
In addition to her flower bouquets and plants, Elizabeth from Doris Florist offers a selection of gifts too. A single bloom can make a lovely gift too, so this is a good place to stop-off for treats no matter what your budget.
8 Greyhound Lane, London, SW16 5SD
Tel: 0208 769 0170
www.dorisflorist.co.uk
Lane & Vale has even more to offer!
In addition to all of these fantastic shops and eateries, don’t forget to support your community by stocking up on eats and treats from other local businesses including:
Sarah Ashley Florist
For beautiful bouquets and plants:
93 Streatham Vale, London SW16 5SQ
Village Card, Gift & Balloon Shop
The clue is in the name – this is the place to go for all gift related goodies:
29 Streatham Vale, London SW16 5SE
Crumbs Bakery
For freshly baked bread and sweet treats:
132 Streatham Vale, London SW16 5TB
Fur N Feathers
Local independent pet supply store:
131 Streatham Vale, London SW16 5SP
Gow Gow
The delightful dog grooming parlour:
99 Streatham Vale, London SW16 5SQ
For more information about the Lane & Vale campaign read about the Swap your shop for local initiative.
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