Bowls of "Dad's Broth" are served alongside a sour apple mezcal margarita. It's an overwhelmingly good start. To follow the Hausu open kitchen - based below ground level so that you can see all of the magic unfold - serves plates of deep-fried scallop and prawn toast, perfectly charred skewers of cabbage doused in sweet to sour concoction of tahini and molasses, cod cheeks bathed in mojo verde and sprinkled with spring onion and the iconic kohlrabi cake topped with a rich curry sauce and jerusalem artichoke puree. The flavours are top-notch, the wines slurpable and the hi-fidelity sound system in the background is pure perfection. 

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. 

Probably London’s coolest gallerist, Peckham-based Hannah Barry is part of a young crew keeping the art world on their toes. She’s best known as the founder of Bold Tendencies, the annual art programme synonymous with Frank’s rooftop café, and her eponymous gallery is tucked around the corner from Peckham Rye station. It’s free to enter, with a roster of shows that has been the launchpad for emerging artists such as George Rouy and Shaun McDowell. An art destination for those wanting to keep a finger on the pulse.