Brixton Blend

By day it's a loose leaf tea house pouring from 7:30am; come Thursday it keeps late hours, doubling as a lounge bar for the weekend. Right opposite Brixton underground station — look for the sign beside the local flower sellers — it works hard as a neighbourhood hub too, hosting readings, book clubs and socials, and inviting local creatives to stage their own events. Dogs are welcome alongside the outdoor tables, and a 4.5 rating from 333 reviews suggests it's doing something right.