Deptford - Top Restaurants
This south-east London inner city has a colourful history of shipbuilding, pirates, Peter the Great, exploration, industrial firsts, royal residences and post-war decline. Today, Deptford’s diversity and vibrancy are best explored through its myriad of cuisines on offer in and around Deptford High Street.
Kaya House Malaysian Restaurant
37 Deptford Broadway, Deptford, London, SE8 4PQ
T:
020 8692 1749
Deptford overground and Deptford Bridge DLR
Kaya House prides itself on reasonably priced, authentic Malaysian food and superb hospitality by husband and wife owners Ambrose and Linda to both new and regular customers. Appetising starters include chicken satay, pork dumplings, wrapped prawns and tofu and vegetable kebabs. Authentic mains include tender beef rendang, squid samba made with prawn paste and vegetables with cashew nuts in black bean sauce to name but a few.
Manze's Pie and Mash
204 Deptford High Street, Deptford, London, SE8 3NT
T: 020 8692 2375
New Cross tube and overground, Deptford overground and Deptford Bridge DLR
For a more traditional London meal, enjoy hearty meat pies in authentic surroundings at Manze's Pie and Mash Shop which has been serving the locals since 1900.
Goddard’s Pie and Mash
203 Deptford High Street, Deptford, London, SE8 3NT
T:
020 8692 3601
New Cross tube and overground, Deptford overground and Deptford Bridge DLR
Goddard’s been in business since 1890 serving traditional baked pies and mash with mushy peas. Give this Deptford institution a try to get a slice of local history. As well as the usual fayre of pie, mash and liquor, you can also get steamed spotted dick (sponge pudding) with custard.
The Bear Café
152-154 Deptford High Street, Deptford, London, SE8 3PQ
T: 0208 691 5723
New Cross tube and overground, Deptford overground and Deptford Bridge DLR
An arts and community venue sits next door to this popular, family-friendly café serving organic and fair trade dishes and drinks.
The Albany Café & Bar
Douglas Way, Deptford, London, SE8 4AG
T: 020 8692 44468
W: www.thealbany.org.uk
New Cross tube and overground, Deptford overground and Deptford Bridge DLR
Relax with a fair trade cup of coffee or even an iced tea, the choice is yours. This local chill, chat and munch place serves a wide range of sandwiches, baguettes and salads, with daily hot food specials offered. The Albany café is fully accessible and child-friendly.
Cuisine a la Leke
185 Deptford High Street, Deptford, London, SE8 3NT
T:
0208 694 9339
W:
www.alaleke.com
New Cross tube and overground, Deptford overground and Deptford Bridge DLR
Cuisine a la Leke is one of the few traditional African restaurants in London specialising in healthy, West African cuisine. You’ll be delighted with your experience here enhanced by their ever smiling and attentive customer service crew. The restaurant frequently plays host to live music on weekends.