What is your honest opinion of Camberwell?

[golightly]

Unfrotunately, the bit of Camberwell that most people see is the area around the green, which is not particularly attractive. I've lived in Camberwell since 2007 without being stabbed or shot, so it's not all bad.

 

[BoxRoom]

Lived there for six-ish years now? Around that I think.

Have quite enjoyed it so far. Not had much trouble and have found favourite places to go.
It is a shame the shops are a tad on the fuckawful side. I think the chinese supermarket place opposite MacDirty's has closed now so am bracing myself for yet another fucking Pound shop.

The Silver Buckle has been replaced by The Tiger now (Antic Pub) and it's now safe to go in which I do a lot. Sun and Doves is another local (The Sun of Camberwell it is now, also Antic) on Coldharbour Lane.
Enough places to eat around and about when we're flush enough.

Buses are great too.

I've certainly been in worse places!

 

[Thimble Queen]

Not checked out the Sun yet. The Bear on Camberwell New Road is quite nice. They do really yummy food but it's on the pricey side. The Hermits Cave is probably my have pub around there but it can get a bit rammed with arty types. Silk Road and Caravaggio both do great meals if your on a budget. Camberwell also has the best kebab shop ever - FM Mangal. If you are splashing out then Angels and Gypsies is the place to go. I'm missing Camberwell now!!

 

[Crispy]

I think the chinese supermarket place opposite MacDirty's has closed now

Damn

 

[Frumious B.]

Bit of a dump, carved up by arterial roads, with no decent shopping but a few good pubs and parks. The biggest point in its favour is its proximity to Brixton.

 

[gabi]

to me camberwell has always been one of those 'in between' places, its in between brixton and peckham, brixton and elephant, etc.

Yeh... It's a bit of a nothing area ime. Lacking in soul. I think even dear old Cla'am beats it on that front

Seems like the kind of place you'd live if you were unsure about where to live, if you see what I mean.

 

[Thimble Queen]

I was in Camberwell just before crimbo and it seemed open then. Would be a real shame if it has closed. There are similar Chinese supermarkets in Brixton and Peckham, I think owned by same people?

 

[BoxRoom]

I was in Camberwell just before crimbo and it seemed open then. Would be a real shame if it has closed. There are similar Chinese supermarkets in Brixton and Peckham, I think owned by same people?

Aye, was surprised to see the notices on the shutters this morning. I think they've moved rather than closed down, will check it out later.

 

[Maggot]

Bit of a dump, carved up by arterial roads, with no decent shopping but a few good pubs and parks. The biggest point in its favour is its proximity to Brixton.

I prefer Camberwell to Brixton, you can walk down the streets without having to dodge people like you do in Brixton. It is great for food shopping with 2 supermarkets and a great bakers and greengrocers, but not much if you're looking for clothes

Yeh... It's a bit of a nothing area ime. Lacking in soul. I think even dear old Cla'am beats it on that front

It has loads of soul, if you only see the area around the green then you could make that mistake. It has an art college and all the young creative types that brings, plus it has a history of radicalism, rebellion and revolt. http://www.alphabetthreat.co.uk/pasttense/camberwell.html

 

[BoxRoom]

I was in Camberwell just before crimbo and it seemed open then. Would be a real shame if it has closed. There are similar Chinese supermarkets in Brixton and Peckham, I think owned by same people?

Just to confirm, it has indeed shut down and relocated.
Ah well.

 

[Agent Sparrow]

Just to confirm, it has indeed shut down and relocated.
Ah well.

Relocated is better than bust. Any idea where they've gone?

I lived in Camberwell for 2 years - absolutely fine place to live. I think the proximity to Brixton works in two ways - as mentioned by MrsDarlingsKiss there are some really good eateries there. Yes, now because of the Village Brixton is more trendy but.. now Brixton is more "trendy" - so go Camberwell!

Camberwell is always good if you have an NHS staff card because many cafes offer a 10% discount, on account of the two major hospitals there.

 

[BoxRoom]

Relocated is better than bust. Any idea where they've gone?

Sorry, brain fail. Somewhere beginning with C. Clapham or Croydon? One of those!

 

[Agent Sparrow]

Sorry, brain fail. Somewhere beginning with C. Clapham or Croydon? One of those!

I am glad to hear they're just moving Though in a selfish way, I'm glad that that's no longer my nearer Asian supermarket for convenience sake. I was never that adventurous in my purchases but it was definitely one of my more visited Camberwell shops.

The Tiger was mentioned earlier - I am very glad that they're no longer serving single glasses of wine in the world's tiniest (and most pretentious) carafes. If you were drinking white wine it looked as though you were drinking a specimen sample!

 

[BoxRoom]

I am glad to hear they're just moving Though in a selfish way, I'm glad that that's no longer my nearer Asian supermarket for convenience sake. I was never that adventurous in my purchases but it was definitely one of my more visited Camberwell shops.

The Tiger was mentioned earlier - I am very glad that they're no longer serving single glasses of wine in the world's tiniest (and most pretentious) carafes. If you were drinking white wine it looked as though you were drinking a specimen sample!

I'd forgotten about those!
I remember one time I got wine for Mrs BoxRoom and she looked at it like it had just done a little song and dance routine and then claimed to be the lord of the manatees.