Bustling boutiques and leafy lunches. Royal parklands and well stocked pantrys. Explore this green corner of South-East London.

Vabel Blackheath | The Apartments | The Area
Imagine living a short stroll away from the green expanses of Blackheath and Greenwich Park. Close to handsome Georgian squares that are a film scout’s dream. On the doorstep of Deptford, where an innovative array of bars and restaurants have breathed new life into its old railway arches.
This is life within a golden triangle that gives you the best of all worlds. A London village with urban energy. A place steeped in history yet also progressive, creative and diverse. A spot to stop and breathe in big skies. And an invigorating place for cultural immersion where you will never run out of places for a great night out.
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Area Highlights.

Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park

The Royal Park with arguably the best views in London. Where else provides a hilltop vantage point that spans east to west in this way, with buildings as magnificent as Inigo Jones’s Queen’s House set against a backdrop of the steely skyscrapers of Canary Wharf and the City? These undulating 180 acres of greenery include a boating lake, Roman ruins, the Royal Observatory and the descendents of Henry VIII’s deer. A true Greenwich gem.

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15grams Coffee House
15grams Coffee House

Greenwich Town Centre and Blackheath Village are awash with coffee shops, but local connoisseurs swear by 15 Grams, the small-batch roastery that has branches in both locations. This is coffee with a conscience - sustainably-grown, supporting farming communities by paying a fair price. The Blackheath branch turns into cocktail club every Thursday and Friday evening too.

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The Albany
The Albany

Deptford has an arty vibe running through its veins – and The Albany arts centre is a hugely diverse and life-enhancing hub for creative spirits. From weekly “youth takeovers” and roller discos to Jazz Saturdays, writing workshops, theatre and comedy, Albany encourages people to tell their stories and reach their creative potential in an inclusive space.

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Greenwich Market
Greenwich Market

This nearly 300-year-old market in the heart of Maritime Greenwich’s UNESCO World Heritage Site is loved as much by locals as tourists – its dozens of food stalls a daily draw, along with the many artisan stalls and independent boutiques that surrounded the cobblestoned market hall.

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Kindred Yoga
Kindred Yoga

Whether you are a total beginner or full-on yogi, this Deptford-based hub is a welcoming space that offers classes, workshops and foreign retreats. Among the yogic varieties on offer are rocket, restorative, pregnancy and 4-Beat – and once a month, you can even practise Vinyasa Flow in the stunning Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College.

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Jazu
Jazu

Inspired by Japanese listening bars from the 1950s, Jazu brings the concept of cocktails, small plates and “deep listening” to this late-night Deptford venue. The music is purely vinyl (there are 3,000 to choose from on the record wall), played in a bespoke DJ booth on a locally-made sound system. Expect to find some high-profile DJs from South London’s prolific live music scene.

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Vabel Blackheath.

TRANSPORT

  1. 1 Greenwich Station
  2. 2 Deptford Bridge Station

PUBLIC SPACES

  1. 3 Greenwich Point Hill
  2. 4 Greenwich Park
  3. 5 Blackheath Common

CAFÉS, RESTAURANTS, BARS & PUBS

  1. 6 Oliver's Jazz Bar
  2. 7 Dark Sugars Ice Cream
  3. 8 Grind
  4. 9 The Guildford Arms
  5. 10 Madeleine's Creperie
  6. 11 Marcella
  7. 12 The Hill
  8. 13 The Prince of Greenwich
  9. 14 The Ivy
  10. 15 Boulangerie Jade
  11. 16 Jazu Bar
  12. 17 15grams Coffee House
  13. 18 Elsewhere Coffee
  14. 19 Taca Tacos
  15. 20 KiliG
  16. 21 Badger Badger
  17. 22 Klose & Soan

GROCERIES

  1. 23 Blackheath Farmers Market
  2. 24 The Cheeseboard
  3. 25 Rockpool Fishmongers
  4. 26 The Creaky Shed
  5. 27 The Baker's Art

SHOPS

  1. 28 Greenwich Market
  2. 29 Deptford Market Yard
  3. 30 Hortus

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

  1. 31 The Albany
  2. 32 Greenwich Picturehouse
  3. 33 Jazzbourne

GALLERIES & MUSEUMS

  1. 34 The Cutty Sark
  2. 35 Greenwich Observatory

FITNESS & WELLNESS

  1. 36 The Commando Temple
  2. 37 Kindred Yoga
  3. 38 Wild Soul Brockley
  4. 39 Level Out Deptford
  5. 40 Greenwich Running Club