Food and drink
Here at Goldsmiths we're lucky to have some of south-east London's best cafés and restaurants, right on our doorstep.
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Whether you're craving a hearty sit-down meal or a quality coffee to go, New Cross boasts some of fantastic food and drink venues in the area. And don't worry, if it's nightlife you're after, you won't have to go far to reach some great pubs and bars just around the corner.
We also have a range of food outlets at Goldsmiths. Find out more about eating and drinking on campus.
Where to go
Thirty Five
Thirty Five offers a range of fresh sandwiches, salads and hot food. It also serves Costa Coffee along with indulgent cakes and shakes. Thirty Five is located in the Richard Hoggart Building next to the SU shop.
Find Café Thirty Five.
Chinwag
Just across the road from Goldsmiths, this quirky café has a fantastic menu of great food to get stuck into. Their “bigger-than-your-face” burgers are particularly popular, and the coffee is great too!
Find Chinwag on Google Maps.
Goldsmiths Café
This café is a firm favourite among the staff and students of Goldsmiths. Serving everything from a fry up to jacket potatoes, if the super-cheap tea and coffee don’t put a smile on your face, the friendly staff certainly will.
Find Goldsmiths Café on Google Maps and on the Web.
Mughead Coffee
Mughead Coffee is located on New Cross Road, and is renowned for its incredible cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing. They serve Square Mile Coffee, and sell a wealth of coffee paraphernalia right by the front door.
Find Mughead Coffee on Google Maps.
Wakey Wakey
This café has lovely decor and a calming atmosphere. It is the perfect spot to grab an all-day breakfast or slice of cake with a great cup of coffee.
Find Wakey Wakey on Google Maps and on Instagram.
Cinnamon
Highly rated by our students as one of the best curries in New Cross, Cinnamon is just around the corner from campus for whenever you’re in the mood for a takeaway.
Find Cinnamon on Google Maps and on the Web.
Meze Mangal
Meze Mangal offers affordable authentic Turkish meals served in a friendly environment, and has beaten the Ritz for customer satisfaction on Trip Advisor, The restaurant was recently refurbished, but their delicious menu hasn’t changed: the best mezze in South London.
Find Meze Mangal on Google Maps and on the Web.
Takeshi Sushi
This restaurant offers both modern and traditional styles of sushi, as well as a range of bento boxes. Located on New Cross Road, it may be worth heading down to Takeshi Sushi for Japanese fare at reasonable prices.
Find Takeshi Sushi on Google Maps.
Marquis of Granby
This local is extremely popular with students, and offers a pool table and reasonably priced drinks. The Marquis is also right across the road from the Goldsmiths library, perfect for a post-revision pint.
Find the Marquis of Granby on Google Maps.
The New Cross House
A popular hub for lecturers and students alike, it’s a great place to meet after a long day. The beer garden is an added bonus, with sheltered outdoor seating, heaters and table football to make use of in the summer months.
Find The New Cross House on Google Maps and on the Web.
The Amersham Arms
Hosting live music, comedy nights, and local DJs, the Amersham is a favourite late-night venue. It’s always worth paying a visit to their backroom dance floor if the main pub gets a bit busy.
Find The Amersham Arms on Google Maps and on the Web.
The Rose Pub and Kitchen
Another pub with a beautiful beer garden, you’ll be sure to run into some of the Goldsmiths crowd here as well. And if you get peckish, their pizza menu is always a winner.
Find The Rose on Google Maps and on the Web.
New Cross Inn
With a weekly quiz, open-mic night, and live music, this pub has a jam-packed programme every week, and some of the cheapest pints around.
Find The New Cross Inn on Google Maps and on the Web.
The Royal Albert
This renovated Victorian freehouse is a Time Out Love London Award Winner. A little further down New Cross Road from Goldsmiths, the Albert usually hosts a DJ on Friday nights, live music on Sundays, and a challenging pub quiz on Mondays.
Find The Royal Albert on Google Maps and on the Web.
Street Feast
There is no better way to combine food, drink and music than at these increasingly popular night markets. Visit Hawker House in Canada Water (or Lewisham Model Market in the summer) on a Friday or Saturday evening to sample some of the best street food in London.
Find Hawker House on Google Maps.
Find Lewisham Model Market on Google Maps.
Find Street Feast on the Web.
Bar Story
Set underneath the railway arches of Peckham Rye station, Bar Story is a great place for a cocktail, especially during happy hour. The bar also houses New Gallery, an exhibition space showcasing new artists.
Find Bar Story on Google Maps and on the Web.
Bussey Building
This former warehouse holds some of the best club nights and music events in south-east London. Particularly popular for it’s reasonable drinks prices, you’re bound to bump into familiar faces.
Find The Bussey Building on Google Maps and on the Web.
Up The Creek
Comedy fans flock to this Greenwich venue for its varied line up of acts. Nervous newbies and well-established international stars often share the same bill.
Find Up The Creek on Google Maps and on the Web.
Frank's Café
The summer months herald the opening of Frank's, a pop-up bar and on the top level of a multi-storey car park in Peckham. The views from 10 storeys up are definitely worth the journey.
Find Frank's Café on Google Maps and on the Web.
