Dining (Afro Cuisines)
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Chishuru (Fitzrovia)
Modern West African fine dining, founded by Adejoké Bakare; recently awarded a Michelin star
Akoko (Westminster / Fitzrovia)
West African cuisine, with influences from Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, The Gambia
Papi’s Grill Restaurant & Bar (New Cross)
Afro-fusion, includes classic Nigerian staples & grilled options; also serves brunch on weekend
Jumbi (Peckham)
A Hi-Fi music bar + restaurant mixing West Indian food & music; vibrant atmosphere
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Brunch Spots
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Saint Aymes Café
@saintaymes
Beautiful café, Black-owned, great for relaxing brunches or treats
Wood and Water
@woodandwateruk
Think rum punch / mimosas / prosecco free flow + brunch classics.
Chukus
Nigerian tapas restaurant. It’s run by siblings Emeka and Ifeyinwa Frederick, so the food and experience are steeped in Nigerian culture
Culture
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Peckham Palms
@peckhampalms
Mall, led by Black women, with over 30 stylists, a café, event-space; good cultural hub & community spot.
Festivals & Gatherings
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Black Eats Fest
@blackeatsldn
Street food, art, literature and music from Africa, Caribbean & the diaspora.
Lounges & Nightlife
Hair & Beauty
Camden Locks Hair & Beauty Salon
Trinidadian owned; specializes in Afro-Caribbean styles, extensions, braids etc. Near Camden lock.
Olala Loc studio
@olalalocstudio.olasdaughter
interlocking specialist
Blaque 2 Natural (Leytonstone)
@Blaque2natural
Natural hair salon, unisex; focuses on authentic styling without harmful chemicals
Wellness & Movement
Kelechnekoff Studio (Peckham)
@kelechnekoff_studio
Founded by Kelechi Okafor. Pole dance, yoga & movement classes, inclusive space.
Unapologetically Black Yoga
@unapologeticallyblackyoga.co.uk
Yoga, meditation & somatic movement by Black people for Black people; rooted in self-care & healing
Black Women’s Wellness Collective
@mindwalkyoga
Retreats & events focused on safe space for Black women & GNC people for healing and wellness
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Nature & Reconnection
Forest bathing at Morden Hall Park
Two-hour immersive nature walk + mindfulness in a beautiful park setting
Epping Forest
Forest area close to London
Hidden Gems
198 Contemporary Arts and Learning (Brixton)
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A gallery with roots in promoting African, Caribbean, Asian artists, especially Black British voices.
Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (Roehampton)
A small, African-led museum dedicated to the experiences of people of colour in Britain & the Wes