Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ New Eltham is a suburban area of South East London, England, primarily in the Royal Borough of Greenwich with some parts in the London Borough of Bexley. It is located south east of Eltham and north west of Sidcup. “
Things we love about New Eltham
New 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, New Eltham has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.
What kind of restaurants are there?
The below table gives you a good idea of what kind of options there are for eating out. In New Eltham, you may find things like Italian, Chinese or even Indian takeouts. Take a look below if you are visiting or want to move here if eating out is a big deal for you.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindo’s Kebab | 72 William Barefoot Drive, London | 4.3 | 124 |
| Premier Inn London Eltham hotel | 738 Sidcup Road, Eltham, London | 4.3 | 696 |
| Kebab Ye Express | 1 & 2, Station Approach, Footscray Road, London | 4.3 | 1029 |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 29 Avery Hill Road, London | 4.3 | 73 |
| Isha Spice Nepali And Indian Takeaway | 31a Avery Hill Road, London | 4.3 | 42 |
| Tai Pan | 336 Footscray Road, London | 4.3 | 194 |
| China Express | 122 William Barefoot Drive, London | 4.3 | 67 |
| Ababil Tandoori | 242 Green Lane, London | 4.3 | 51 |
| Katsu Shoku Pan-Asian Restaurant Sidcup | 754 Sidcup Road, London | 4.3 | 158 |
| Best chicken New Eltham ( Sidcup road ) | 746 Sidcup Road, London | 4.3 | 78 |
| Zavi Restaurant | 747-753 Sidcup Road, London | 4.3 | 431 |
| Morley’s Chicken – New Eltham | 741 Sidcup Road, London | 4.3 | 180 |
| BusyBee Cakes | 139 Southwood Road, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| Pope Street | 396 Footscray Road, London | 4.3 | 472 |
| Spicy Corner | 381 Footscray Road, London | 4.3 | 49 |
| Le Spice New Eltham | 342 Footscray Road, London | 4.3 | 107 |
| Emerald Food Centre | 369 Footscray Road, London | 4.3 | 52 |
| Pizza Hot 4 U | 369 Footscray Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Ruchita | 31 Avery Hill Road, London | 4.3 | 50 |
| Lai Loi Street Vietnamese kitchen & Oriental Store | 25 & 27Avery, Hill road, London | 4.3 | 185 |
Museums & Galleries in the region
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 New Eltham we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.
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The range of gyms in New Eltham
As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, New Eltham could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.
| 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 |
Pubs in the area
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 New Eltham – well, not literally, but we wish we had! Here’s our list of the finest pubs in New Eltham.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bankers Draft | 80 Eltham High Street Eltham SE9 1BW | This former JD Wetherspoon outlet, reputed to be their smallest in the country, came under new ownership in the summer of 2023. Initially at least, the cask beer range has continued in similar vein to that previously with a mix of regular and changing brews. Often hosts weekend events such as bingo and karaoke. |
| Berry & Barrel | 18 Well Hall Parade Eltham SE9 6SP | Family-run shop conversion pub serving craft beers, real ales, wines, gins and cocktails. Opened in a former dry cleaner’s shop in December 2020. A long room equipped with high tables and stools and with a traditional bar counter. Two prominent electronic boards display a large range of keg beers and cask ales on offer with details of ABV and price. Cask and keg beers are not clearly differentiated so you will need to ask for confirmation at time of placing your order. |
| Eltham GPO | 4 Passey Place Eltham SE9 5DQ | Just off the High Street, re-opened in February 2014 and takes its name from the building’s original use as a postal sorting office. The external signage still shows The Old Post Office as the pub name! Spacious pub originally, when run by Antic, furnished in shabby chic style with various bric-a-brac wall and floor standing adornments like typewriters, sewing machines, postal items and dolls’ houses. Quiz night on Wednesday at 8pm. Portobello took over from Antic here in 2020. Closed for significant refurbishment in July 2023, reopening in early October 2023 with the number of handpumps reduced to 3, usually selling only Portobello cask ales. |
| Eltham Warren Golf Club | Bexley Road Eltham SE9 2PE | Founded in 1890. Please check with venue for opening hours. |
| Long Pond | 110 Westmount Road Eltham SE9 1UT | Situated in a former plumbers’ merchant shop near the entrance to the long closed Eltham Park railway station, this deceptively extensive micropub opened on 12th December 2014 and is named after the Long Pond in Eltham Park North, a short walk away. It fills a massive geographical gap in the local pub landscape. May also be contacted on 07921-579781. There are 5-6 local real ales served on gravity dispense from a chilled stillage room which may be viewed through a window behind the bar counter. This includes the house beer 3.6% ABV ‘Pond Life’, believed to be Tonbridge Traditional. There is also real cider and perry, usually from Dudda’s Tun as well as wine, several Chapel Down gins, several single malt whiskies and soft drinks. In true micropub tradition there are no lagers or alcopops on offer. Seating at the front is on high wall mounted benches and high tables. To the left rear is an area of low tables and chairs in an area called The Dorchester Room! The long brightly lit white painted corridor to the toilets at the rear is always stacked with a large number of full and empty casks. SE London CAMRA Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2017. SE London CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2017, and runner-up 2016 and 2020. Traditional pub cold snacks are available in the form of pork pies, ploughman’s and platters. No children. No dogs. Card payment strongly preferred here, rather than cash payment. Mobile phone use frowned upon in bar area – rear corridor may be used. |
| Park Tavern | 45 Passey Place Eltham SE9 5DA | A free house since 2022, this traditional Victorian pub retains the original Truman’s Brewery tiled frontage and signage. The stylish interior has elegant drapes, bar lamps and chandeliers, an impressive wooden bar and a real log fire. Decorative plates and pictures line the walls. Jazz and light classical background music complements the atmosphere. Offers an impressive selection of real ales, together with ciders, craft beers and lagers, whiskies and wine. There is also a well kept heated rear garden, plus additional seating to the front and side. 8 handpumps on bar counter, 6 regularly in use. |
| Rising Sun | 189-191 Eltham High Street Eltham SE9 1TS | A pleasant traditional pub on the High Street refurbished in September 2014. Offers a good selection of reasonably priced food in addition to two or three real ales from the Greene King stable. There are 4 handpumps on the bar counter. A Lilley’s fruit cider (non real) could by found on one of the pumps in Spring 2022. |
| Royal Blackheath Golf Club | Court Road Eltham SE9 5AF | Clubhouse was built in 1664 for John Shaw, banker to King Charles I. |
| Rusty Bucket | 11 Court Yard Eltham SE9 5PR | Previously the Crown, this venue re-opened in April 2018 after a significant re-development of the site but pleasantly retaining the pub’s original ground floor frontage. Run by a couple of friends who are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all beers. It sells a selection of up to 3 cask ales (but usually 2) from a small number of local Kent and London breweries plus some guests from further afield. Real ciders and perries, keg beer, bottles, cans, wines and spirits are also available. The pub is smaller than in its previous incarnation, although it does not strictly follow the ‘micropub’ rules as it plays recorded music. Walls are half-panelled and brightly painted. Cask ales and ciders / perries are served by gravity dispense from a small walk-in chilled room behind the bar counter, from a three tier nine cask stillage. There were initially 11 keg beer taps on the back wall but in late November 2018 this was increased to 18. Seating is at trestle style tables with low chairs. Basic snacks include cheese boards and also displayed in jars on the bar counter may include, variously, pork pies or scotch eggs. 2, sometimes 3, cask ales available. Three spotlessly kept toilets. Card payment ONLY, no cash accepted. |
| Tudor Barn | Well Hall Pleasaunce, Well Hall Road Eltham SE9 6SZ | The Grade II* listed Tudor Barn is situated in the attractive surroundings of the Well Hall Pleasaunce in Eltham. It was originally built in the 16th century by the family of William Roper and links back to King Henry VIII and the Tudor monarchy. The ground floor is home to a traditional gastro pub with two outdoor drinking and dining spaces and the first floor is home to The Tudor Gallery perfect for hosting weddings and private events. Table service only Spring 2022. See also Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tudorbarn |
| White Hart | 2 Eltham High Street Eltham SE9 1DA | A 20th century mock-Tudor style pub with wood panelling and comfy sofas at the front. There is also a pleasant and well maintained garden. |
| Woodcroft Club | 254 High Street Eltham SE9 1AA | Formed in 1913. Has its own Bowls Club. |
| Bat & Ball | 275 Court Road Mottingham SE9 4TH | Micropub in a former florist’s shop at the end of a terrace of shops which opened on 23rd November 2023. There is wide range of drinks available including draught lagers and wine in addition to cask beer on gravity and bag-in-box cider served from a chilled room. Seating for roughly 30 inside at settles and high stools. Cash or card payment is welcome. |
| 71Southwood | 71 Southwood Road New Eltham SE9 3QE | Formed in 1927, was refurbished and rebranded as 71Southwood in 2017 |
| New Eltham Social Club | 32 Avery Hill Road New Eltham SE9 2BD | Founded in 1892 moving to current home in 1901. |
Green spaces and parks of New Eltham
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 New Eltham 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 |
What are the range of supermarkets like?
Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in New Eltham. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in New Eltham.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. VT | 5 Beckenham Road, West Wickham | 3.7 | 10 |
What else is close to New Eltham?
You are not 100% sure that you want to move in New Eltham? Check out our other guides about some nearby areas. You might find your next neighbourhood. The following tables shows the nearby areas within a 3.5km radius.
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What to do in New Eltham
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The facilities you might need in New Eltham
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in New Eltham name before moving in the neighbourhood.
In New Eltham, what schools are nearby?
Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within New Eltham
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons New Eltham Day Nursery and Preschool | 699 Sidcup Road, London | 4.8 | 16 |
| Lollipops Childcare | 88 Southwood Road, London | 4.2 | 11 |
| Tom Fricker | 29 Lannoy Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Ben Ferrari Music Guitar & Bass Lessons | 46 Lannoy Road, London | 5 | 9 |
| Village Nurseries – Mottingham | 220 Mottingham Road, London | 4.5 | 8 |
| St Olave’s Prep School | 110 Southwood Road, London | 4 | 4 |
| Montbelle Primary School | Milverton Way, London | 3.4 | 11 |
| Marjorie McClure School | 110 Slades Drive, Chislehurst | 5 | 1 |
| cverdbytn | 738 Sidcup Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Greenacres Primary School & Early Years Centre | Witherston Way, London | 5 | 3 |
| Edgebury Primary School | Belmont Lane, Chislehurst | 4.5 | 2 |
| Blossom Years Children’s Nursery | 2C Imperial Way, Chislehurst | N/A | N/A |
| Wyborne Primary School | Wyborne Primary School, Footscray Road, London | 3.7 | 6 |
| Ravensworth Primary School | Ravensworth Road, London | 3.1 | 13 |
The number of hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in New Eltham
New Eltham has 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldharbour Surgery (Lead GP- Dr. Baksh) | 79 William Barefoot Drive, London | 2 | 38 |
| Life Line Screening | Church Hall, Southold Rise, St Albans | N/A | N/A |
| New Eltham Medical Centre | The Surgery, 52 Thaxted Road, London | 3.2 | 82 |
Tube & Train stations within the region of New Eltham
Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in New Eltham 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.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Eltham | United Kingdom | 3.8 | 40 |
Post offices in and around the area of New Eltham
Looking for convenient parcel handling? Having a nearby post office is the optimal solution. Beyond standard postal services, the post offices in New Eltham can be found by checking out the table below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mound Post Office | 1 The Mound, William Barefoot Drive, London | 4.6 | 13 |
| Royal Mail Parcel Postbox | New Eltham, London | 0 | 0 |
| New Eltham Post Office | 409 Footscray Road, London | 3.9 | 44 |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026