Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Eltham is a district of southeast London, England, within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It is 8.7 miles (14.0 km) east-southeast of Charing Cross, and is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London. The three wards of Eltham North, South and West have a total population of 35,459. 88,000 people live in Eltham. “
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Eltham 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, Eltham has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.
Are there any good pubs in Eltham?
As Londoners at Cozee, we cherish our weekly visits to the local pub. Why not embrace the same in your new living space? We’ve diligently tested and reviewed all the pubs in Eltham – well, not literally, but we wish we had! Here’s our list of the finest pubs in Eltham.
| 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. |
Galleries and Museums
An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Eltham we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Palace | Court Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Museum at Royal Blackheath | C3W4+652, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Water Supply System To Eltham Palace | UK | 5 | 1 |
| Oldest Vine in the World from Maribor | 158-172 Well Hall Road, London | 5 | 1 |
Supermarkets in Eltham
Out of all the other services in Eltham, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in Eltham.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 419 Hanworth Road, Hounslow | 4 | 114 |
| Londis | Green Parade, Whitton Road, Hounslow | 5 | 1 |
Parks and green spaces in Eltham
One of London’s best features is the large array of public parks and green spaces. See if Eltham offers room to explore and maybe take your dog for a walk.
| 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 |
Are the restaurants in Eltham any good?
Eltham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Barn Eltham | Well Hall Pleasaunce, Well Hall Road, London | 4.3 | 956 |
| Wimpy | 95 Eltham High Street, London | 4.3 | 343 |
| Favourable Fried Chicken | 64 Eltham High Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Coco’s Café & Espresso Bar | 29 Court Yard, London | 4.3 | 145 |
| Perfect Chicken Eltham | 44 Eltham High Street, London | 4.3 | 127 |
| Cafe SE9 | 12-13 Eltham High Street, London | 4.3 | 17 |
| Rox – Restaurant Bar Club | 190 – 194 Eltham High Street, London | 4.3 | 859 |
| Burger King | 127-129 Eltham High Street, London | 4.3 | 500 |
| Delicio Cafe Brasserie | 116 Eltham High Street, London | 4.3 | 541 |
| Legends American Grill & Bar | 90 Eltham High Street, London | 4.3 | 732 |
| Azzurro | 255 Eltham High Street, London | 4.3 | 229 |
| Royal Kebab and Pizza | 48 Eltham High Street, London | 4.3 | 110 |
| Golden City | 152 Eltham Hill, London | 4.3 | 65 |
| Atlantic BBQ Grill | 154 Well Hall Road, London | 4.3 | 152 |
| Bella Napoli Pizzeria – Eltham | 122 Westmount Road, London | 4.3 | 210 |
| Spice Island | 52 Eltham High Street, London | 4.3 | 72 |
| The Curry Garden | 144 Westmount Road, London | 4.3 | 48 |
| Yak & Yeti | 97 Westmount Road, London | 4.3 | 207 |
| China Noodle | 21-22 Elm Terrace, London | 4.3 | 251 |
| McDonald’s | 55/61 High Street, London | 4.3 | 1529 |
The range of gyms in Eltham
More at-home work means more gym-goers. Major chains make staying active in Eltham easy.
| 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 |
The amenities you might need in Eltham
Below is a list of the places you may want to check out if the area of Eltham. This can really help you out when you are moving to an area or neighbourhood.
What schools are in the area of Eltham?
Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by Eltham. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More R C Comprehensive School | Footscray Road, London | 2.9 | 35 |
| Normans Music | 32 Well Hall Road, London | 4.4 | 121 |
| Willow Park Montessori Nursery | 19 Glenlyon Road, London | 3.7 | 3 |
| Eltham Church of England Primary School | Roper Street, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Friendship Society | 1 Court Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Crafty Wizards Pre-School – Eltham | 265 Eltham High Street, London | 4.7 | 17 |
| Playwell Pre-school | 32A Westmount Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| HookedOnCrochet.net | 46 Greenvale Road, London | 5 | 21 |
| Principal Chairs Ltd | 45 Keynsham Road, London | 2.3 | 3 |
| Kumon Maths & English | Eltham Park Methodist Church, Westmount Road, London | 5 | 8 |
| Eltham Hill School | Eltham Hill School Playing Fields, 122 Eltham Hill, London | 3.9 | 17 |
| St Mary’s Catholic Primary School | Glenure Road, London | 4.9 | 8 |
| Bright Horizons Elizabeth Terrace Day Nursery and Preschool | 18-22, Elizabeth Terrace, London | 5 | 4 |
| Gordon Primary School | Grangehill Road, London | 3.7 | 15 |
| Central Eltham Youth Project | 4 Pound Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| école | UK | N/A | N/A |
| SE JK | Passey Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| Alpha Pre-School | Christian Church of God Pentecostal, 88 Eltham High Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Music Hub | Eltham, 5hh, London | N/A | N/A |
| LinguaPlay-Eltham | Footscray Road, London | 5 | 10 |
Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of Eltham
Eltham has 9 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Palace Surgery – NHS GP | Eltham Community Hospital, 30 Passey Place, London | 2.1 | 111 |
| Community Paediatrics Service | 1 Wensley Close, London | 5 | 5 |
| Demelza Hospice Care for Children South East London | 5 Wensley Close, London | 4.5 | 6 |
| Eltham Medical Practice – Westmount Surgery | 46 Westmount Road, London | 2.5 | 45 |
| Eltham Community Hospital | 30 Passey Place, London | 3.5 | 78 |
| Circle Greenwich MSK Service | 30 Passey Place, London | 4 | 125 |
| Eltham Medical Practice | 30 Passey Place, London | 2.6 | 134 |
| Bluebell House | 4 Wensley Close, London | N/A | N/A |
| ReviveWell Rhinoplasty surgery group | 150 Well Hall Road, London | N/A | N/A |
Post offices of Eltham
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Eltham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Post Office | 33 Court Yard, London | 2.9 | 93 |
| Eltham Park Post Office | 104 Westmount Road, London | 3.1 | 28 |
Tube & Train stations nearby the area of Eltham
We assembled the train and tube stations of Eltham in a convenient table below so you can find the best location for you to live if transport connections are important to you.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham | Well Hall Road, London | 3.8 | 43 |
What else is close to Eltham?
You could find your new neighbourhood in an area that is nearby and similar to Eltham. Check out some of our other guides on places nearby so you’re sure your ideal place to buy a property isn’t next door.
What to do in Eltham
It could be that Eltham 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 Eltham. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Eltham.
Also, knowing what’s available in Eltham 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.
Estate agents in Eltham
If you’ve been reading up on Eltham, you’re already doing the right research. When you’re ready to take the next step, a trusted estate agent is your best ally.
As a London-based agency,
Cozee knows the market well — and we’d be delighted to help you find your ideal home in Eltham.
Last Updated on March 26, 2026