Find out a general overview of the area using Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Chinbrook is an area of south east London, England, located 14 km (8.7 mi) southeast of Charing Cross in the London Borough of Lewisham. Chinbrook lies between Grove Park and Mottingham, approximately half a mile east of Grove Park centre and is generally considered part of Grove Park. “
Things we love about Chinbrook
Chinbrook has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Chinbrook has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.
The range of gyms in Chinbrook
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Chinbrook.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
In Chinbrook, is there a lot of green space?
Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Chinbrook in more detail.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Public houses of Chinbrook
As Londoners, at Cozee we are deeply attached to our weekly attendance to our local pub. Why should you be different in the place where you are going to live? That is why we have been testing and reviewing all the pubs in Chinbrook. As a matter of fact, we didn’t… But we would have loved to. Here is then the list of the greatest pubs of Chinbrook
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Brockley Brewery & Taproom | Unit 28, Chiltonian Industrial Estate, Manor Lane Hither Green SE12 0TX | Taproom open Weekends at the brewery’s new brewing site in Hither Green, opened in late 2019. Range of the brewery’s beers available to drink in or take out. Re-opened on 18th February 2023 after a period of refurbishment. |
| Crown Tavern | 117 Burnt Ash Hill Lee SE12 0AJ | Built in the 1860s as a multi-roomed pub, the ground floor has been converted into a single space with some separation between areas. As part of refurbishment a purpose built restaurant area (single storey) was added at the rear. Large beer garden at the front with parking and cycle racks at the rear. Function room with own bar on first floor is available for hire. Re-opened after extensive refurbishment on 11 August 2015 with six handpumps. |
| Duke of Edinburgh | 394 Lee High Road Lee SE12 8RW | A friendly Victorian corner pub which is the only riverside pub in the London Borough of Lewisham. It is situated next to the River Quaggy on the main road between Lewisham and Lee. The exterior is little changed since originally built in the 1870s. The interior is not so well preserved being a single room dominated by the front-facing bar. Usually has real ale available. Tuesday night is quiz night which starts at 8.15pm. |
| Lord Northbrook | 116 Burnt Ash Road Lee SE12 8PU | This spacious and tastefully furnished corner pub was acquired by Fuller’s in 2016. The interior has pastel shade walls and a rear conservatory restaurant area. Rustic tables and chairs abound and large picture windows give great street views. See the pub’s website for details of various music and other events held including vinyl nights and a fortnightly quiz. You can even listen to an audio book whilst visiting the lavatory! |
| Summerfield | 60 Baring Road Lee SE12 0PS | A Victorian house with en-suite letting rooms accommodation above. The U-shaped bar is of a traditional style, augmented with comfortable sofas. Patio seating out front with garden at rear. Quiz on Tuesday. |
Museums & Galleries
The vitality of a region is shaped by its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to Chinbrook, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. These venues offer delightful experiences, especially on weekends.
We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page
What kind of restaurants are there?
Chinbrook has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 127 Chinbrook Road, London | 4.3 | 43 |
| The Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| The Rising Sun | 356 Baring Road, London | 4.3 | 68 |
| Mottingham Sports Ground/Foxes hall and bar | Grove Park Road, London | 4.3 | 370 |
| Eddy’s Fish Bar | 105 Chinbrook Road, London | 4.3 | 38 |
| Indian Pan (Grove Park) | 101 Chinbrook Road, London | 4.3 | 69 |
| KASTUMAMA | 101 Chinbrook Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Karibbean K | Chinbrook Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Perfect Fried Chicken – Blackheath | 136 Marvels Lane, London | 4.3 | 76 |
| iViSecrets Vegan Fine Dining Lounge (iVeganiT) – Caribbean Asian Fusion Food | Chinbrook Road, London | 4.3 | 39 |
| Resta Coffee | 299 Baring Road, London | 4.3 | 138 |
| Sonali Tandoori | 315a Baring Road, London | 4.3 | 39 |
| Quality Chicken and Ribs | 311 Baring Road, London | 4.3 | 116 |
| SUYA ACADEMY | United Kingdom | 4.3 | N/A |
| Burger Boulevard | 350 Baring Road, London | 4.3 | 132 |
| Balticum Food Ltd | 348 Baring Road, London | 4.3 | 51 |
| Bubble & Squeak cafe | 384A Baring Road, London | 4.3 | 94 |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 644A Downham Way, Bromley | 4.3 | 35 |
| Meta Chicken & Pizza | 640 Downham Way, Bromley | 4.3 | 74 |
| Metros | 640 Downham Way, Bromley | 4.3 | 4 |
What supermarkets are there?
Grocery shopping is another important activity you will do if you move into the area of Chinbrook. In the below table, we go over the nearby supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s so you know what the area has to offer for your food shop.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 580-586 Roman Road, Bow, London | 3.9 | 618 |
| Tesco Express | 66 Vernon Road, Bow, London | 2.8 | 249 |
| Iceland Supermarket London | 571-574 Roman Road, Bow, London | 3.9 | 323 |
| Old Ford Supermarket | 389 Old Ford Road, Old Ford, London | 4.3 | 34 |
| 5th Avenue | Unit C, Bow Quarter, Arlington Building, 60 Fairfield Road, Bow, London | 4.7 | 24 |
| Akdeniz Supermarket | Roman Road, London | 4.5 | 194 |
| Your Local Food & Wine | 137, Omega Works, 4 Roach Road, London | 3 | 137 |
| Inci Food Centre, Roman Road | 599 Roman Road, Old Ford, London | 4.5 | 104 |
| Cornucopia Market Bow | Bevan Court, 246 Tredegar Road, Bow, London | 4.3 | 81 |
| Premier | Unit 1, Caramel Court, Payne Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 75-89 Wallis Road, London | 3.3 | 72 |
What type of amenities may you need in Chinbrook?
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Chinbrook name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Medical institutions in Chinbrook
We weren’t able to locate medical institutions or stores in this neighbourhood. Let us know in the comments if we are wrong so we can add them to our list.
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Post offices in and around the area of Chinbrook
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Chinbrook provide services like money orders and postal insurance alongside mail services. You can take a look for yourself to see where they are located below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKT XPRESS & POST OFFICE | 317 Baring Road, London | 3.9 | 37 |
What schools are nearby in Chinbrook?
Having a school near the place you live is a great feature of the property you are about to move in. Please find below a list of the schools within the area of Chinbrook.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham College | Grove Park Road, London | 4.2 | 37 |
| Private dance teacher | 23 Somertrees Avenue, London | 3 | 1 |
| Grove Park Pre-School | 353 Baring Road, London | 5 | 6 |
| Marvels Lane Pre School | Lions Close, London | 2.8 | 4 |
| Bright Clouds Nursery | 13 Balder Rise, London | 4.2 | 11 |
| Mottingham Hall for Children | Mottingham Lane, London | 4.9 | 7 |
| Coopers Lane Primary School | Pragnell Road, London | 4.8 | 9 |
| Marvels Lane Primary School and Nursery | Riddons Road, London | 5 | 14 |
| St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School | Harting Road, London | 4.8 | 5 |
| South London Piano Studio | 5 Claybridge Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Grove Park Lewisham Adult Learning Centre | 323-335 Baring Road, London | 4.2 | 6 |
| New Lodge Riding Centre | Mottingham Lane, London Area, London | 5 | 9 |
| Eltham College Junior School | Mottingham Lane, London | 5 | 6 |
| John’s Piano Tutor Studio | 7 Beaconsfield Road, London | N/A | N/A |
Tube & Train stations within the region of Chinbrook
Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in Chinbrook to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.
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What kind of things are there to do in the city of Chinbrook?
It could be that Chinbrook has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Chinbrook. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Chinbrook.
Also, knowing what’s available in Chinbrook and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.
What else is close to Chinbrook?
If you are not completely sure that you want to move the area check out our other guides about cities in the nearby vicinity
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Sales & Lettings agents in Chinbrook
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Last Updated on March 26, 2026