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Jeremy Wrote:

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> Welcome to ED! IMO one of the nice things about ED

> is that you have lots of diverse neighbourhoods on

> your doorstep, each with its own gems in terms of

> things to see/eat/drink.

>

> Dulwich Village for a genteel environment, world

> class gallery, nice old pub

> Peckham for bars, good places to eat, cheap

> cinema, nightlife, and the best patisserie for

> miles around

> Camberwell for several excellent restaurants, plus

> a pub with a crazy cider selection

> Plus good places to eat and drink in Herne Hill,

> Forest Hill... hell, even Nunhead.


Nice little round up there and thanks for the encouraging comments on the surrounding areas!

caoimhe29 Wrote:

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> Hi there! My boyfriend and I have also just moved

> to the area from Scotland! Going really well so

> far, people are lovely and East Dulwich is just a

> beautiful place with a real sense of community. We

> are still finding our feet but a great pub we have

> discovered is the Lions Head, great food, lovely

> beers and really nice people. Good luck with the

> move and anything we can help with, just ask!


Nice one. Am frae Dalkeith!


not checked out the Lion's Head yet but have been to some other styled pubs locally... the bottle shop (Boss Man) is amazing too.

Mustard Wrote:

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> Bellenden Road, or Bellenden Village as some

> estate agents like to call it.


I meant go to this road, and check out the many shops and restaurants, like Melange, the wonderful chocolate shop, Lovely House, and the butchers, Flock and Herd, to name three.

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