Treading further afield from the centre of London is worth it, especially when it involves a visit to New Cross’s Uncle Wrinkle. A neighbourhood Chinese, wholly unpretentious yet ridiculously good. Order a bunch of dishes to share, though the fried aubergine is a must. 

Find this taverna-style restaurant on a residential road east of Rye Lane. Albanian owner John Gionleka cooks padrón peppers, harissa chicken thighs and pork skewers on the charcoal grill. And while the service can be hit and miss, the flavours are worth it. The place is particularly lovely on a balmy evening if you can nab a table on the deck outside. There’s a reason the feta-stuffed courgette fritters don’t leave the menu: order a portion each.

The laser lights and hip crowd give this place its name. Jumbi is the Hi-Fi music bar that's bringing the groove to Peckham. With the drinks flowing, and guaranteed good music blaring, dance the night away. If you get peckish grab some plantain crackers or guava glazed chicken. 

In the summer months, a trip up the all-pink staircase for a Negroni at Frank’s is a must. But as Peckham rooftops go, Forza Wine comes a close second, and is open year-round. The same city views, plus frozen Picantes, plates of cauliflower fritti, burrata and tomato-topped flatbreads. The Custardo – an espresso crowned with crème anglaise – is a sensational pudding choice, served hot or cold. Its little sibling at the National Theatre is a great pre-show spot.