CAMBERWELL : The Neighbours


Camberwell has shown us its vibrancy + buzz since we opened in October with plenty of places to Eat, Drink + generally Socialise.

In this round of the OFF - CUT Journal we lend an insight into other local businesses within a short walking distance from ourselves.


The Cafes:

Lumberjack

We like to think we’re a combination of all the good things in life – coffee, craftsmanship and community. We’re not only here to help with your morning caffeine fix, our mission is to create great coffee in order to support young people taking a step up into employment. We think the best way to do that is to build a community that invests in each other, that includes you!

So whether you’re after a place to work or a caffeine perk, our door is always open.

Address : 70 Camberwell Church St, Camberwell, London SE5 8QZ

Website : https://wearelumberjack.co.uk/

Socials : @wearelumberjackcoffee

The Pigeon Hole

The Pigeon Hole has been a staple in the Camberwell coffee scene since July 2014. I believe that our customers choose to visit us not just because we serve the best coffee and food in the area, but because they enjoy spending their cherished time with us. In a world where everything is so busy, The Pigeon Hole makes for an ideal spot to leave everything behind and indulge in yourself. 

Address : 2 Datchelor Pl, Camberwell, London SE5 7AP

Website : www.thepigeonholecafe.com

Socials : @thepigeonfeed


Daily Goods

Breezy, art-lined coffee shop offering light fare, baked goods and a selection of whole beans.

Address : 36 Camberwell Church St, Camberwell, London SE5 8QZ

Socials : @dailygoods

Mono

Modern coffee shop, gleaming machine, bare brick walls and old vinyls spinning in the background.

Address : 9 Denmark Hill, Camberwell, London SE5 8RS

Website : https://mono-london.com/

Socials : @monolondon16


The Pubs/Bars:

Camberwell Arms

The Camberwell Arms is a South London restaurant and bar, headed up by Chef Director, Michael Davies, who creates regularly changing menus based on seasonal and quality ingredients.

We specialise in high quality produce and simple cooking. If we can make something ourselves, we do – charcuterie, sausages, smoked fish, pickles, pasta, breads and ice cream are all made in house – whilst the rest is carefully sourced from the best producers and cooked on our charcoal grill.

Address : 65 Camberwell Church St, Camberwell, London SE5 8TR

Website : https://thecamberwellarms.co.uk/

Socials : @thecamberwellarms

Stormbird

At the Stormbird pub in Camberwell, the big emphasis is on craft beer, with a changing beer line-up and a short selection of growler lines.

Address : 25 Camberwell Church St, Camberwell, London SE5 8TR

Socials : @stormbirdse5

The Tiger

Situated at the heart of Camberwell on Camberwell Green, The Tiger is a traditional British boozer with a warm and welcoming charm. Boasting six hand pumps serving a rotating selection of local and regional real ales, a fully stocked craft beer fridge and a well-balanced wine list, The Tiger is sure to keep you on your toes.

The menu offers a street food inspired fare that is largely ‘eat with your hands’ social food with all accompanying condiments and pickles are made in-house. Sunday is a family affair, serving traditional roast lunch with a contemporary twist. Bring the family and the dog is most welcome!

Address : 18 Camberwell Green, Camberwell, London SE5 7AA

Website : https://thetigerpub.com/

Socials :

Good Neighbour

We are a cosy neighbourhood bar offering interesting and unique wines alongside delicious cheese & charcuterie and sharing plates. Set over two floors with a garden, we also have a private dining room in the basement available for exclusive hire.

Address : 21 Camberwell Church St, Camberwell, London SE5 8TR

Website : https://www.goodneighbour.uk.com/

Socials : @goodneighbourldn


The Restaurants:

Vineyard

Grapevines and fairy-lights hang from the ceiling in this enduring, taverna-style Greek restaurant.

Address : 3-5 Camberwell Grove, Camberwell, London SE5 8JA

Fladda

The Best Fish & Chips South of the River

Address : 55 Camberwell Church St, Camberwell, London SE5 8TR

Caravaggio

Oldy worldy Italian Restaurant based in the heart of Camberwell. Hearty Meals made the right way.

Address : 47 Camberwell Church St, Camberwell, London SE5 8TR

Website :

Socials : @caravaggiose5

Silk Road

Simple restaurant with long wooden tables serving Authentic northern Chinese dumplings, noodles and stews.

Address : 49 Camberwell Church St, Camberwell, London SE5 8TR

Theos

Neapolitan-style, sourdough pizzas from a wood-fired oven, in a light-filled space with a patio.

Address : 2 Grove Ln, Camberwell, London SE5 8SY

Website : https://www.theospizzeria.com/

Socials : @theospizzaldn


Others:

Seabass Cycles

Seabass Cycles was established in 2013 with the opening of the Camberwell shop. The driving force was to open a bicycle shop that we would like to go to as a customer, and one that would appeal to all kinds of cyclists. We envisioned a shop with unbiased views on particular types of bike or style of riding, and a workshop that could cater for everyone from the carbon-riding athlete to the person who rides a clunky squeaker to the pub and back.

Address : 62 Camberwell Church St, Camberwell, London SE5 8QZ

Website : www.seabasscycles.co.uk

Socials : @seabasscycles

7 Star Dry Cleaners

Our Dry Cleaners of Choice.

7 Star Dry Cleaners have been providing a bespoke dry cleaning service in Camberwell SE5 for more then 30 years. We take great pride in what we do and we take meticulous care with all your clothing. Our fabric care is second to none and we pride ourselves on the results we deliver.

Address : 43 Camberwell Church St, Camberwell, London SE5 8TR

Website : http://7stardrycleaners.co.uk/


MEET THE BARBER : John Jones


Name - John Jones

How Long have you been Barbering? - Trained at the age of 18 and worked for a while in various shops back is Salisbury, then came back to it 3 years ago.

Whats your favourite Cut to do? - 4 back & Sides/Crop

Your Favourite Barber/s? - Josh Lamonaca (Menspire)

If you could cut anyone Dead or Alive, who would it be? - Jurgen Klopp

Football Team - Liverpool

Hobbies when not cutting Hair? - Basketball, Cycling, Surfing and spending time with Lucy (The famous shop dog)

Instagram Handle - @john_offcutbarbers


How To: Care for your Beard


A first in our new series of How To’s, coming once a month. And we start off with a Winter Necessity, Beard Care.

CLEANSE / EXFOLIATE :

You wouldn't use regular face soap on your hair, so it makes no sense to use it on your beard as well. They're both hair, and hair needs shampoo. Fortunately, there are plenty of great beard-specific shampoos out there that use special botanicals to help soften the hair and keep it from getting dried out. Just make sure that whatever you use you like the smell of, since it's right there by your nose.

We recommend - Proraso Wood + Spice Beard Cleanser - https://www.offcutbarbers.com/new-products/proraso-wood-spice-beard-wash

MOISTURISE IT :

Keeping your beard soft is the key to not wanting to shave it all off. A dry scratchy beard will be unbearable, and the way to avoid that is to use a beard balm/conditioner. A good balm or conditioner will moisturise your beard, and it will keep it healthy—two important factors in maintaining face comfort. A balm also has the added benefit of working almost like a styling gel, so you can keep that thing tame and not look like you just rolled in from eight years of living alone in the woods.

We recommend - Proraso Wood + Spice Beard Balm - https://www.offcutbarbers.com/new-products/proraso-wood-spice-beard-balm

OIL IT:

Baseball mitts, butcher blocks, and beards. What do they all have in common? You need to oil them. While a Balm or Moisturiser does soften your beard, a good beard oil will soften it even further, plus has the added advantage of warding off the dreaded beard dandruff. No one wants to see a guy with a dusting of skin flakes down the front of his shirt after all. And perhaps the coup de grace of a good beard oil is that it will make your beard smell amazing. And since it never leaves your face, smelling amazing is a pretty sweet perk.

We recommend - Proraso Wood + Spice Beard Oil - https://www.offcutbarbers.com/new-products/proraso-wood-spice-beard-oil

COMB IT:

Keep your beard from getting tangled and unruly by brushing it everyday with a comb or soft bristle brush. It'll also help spread the beard balm/oil you're using (as well as your natural face oils) to keep your beard as healthy as possible.

We recommend - Kent Combs (Huge Selection to choose from) https://kentbrushes.com/mens/mens-combs

TRIM IT:

The final piece of maintenance for your beard is that you need to occasionally trim it. Beard hair doesn't always grow evenly, plus, as it grows out, you're going to want to give it a little bit of shape. Visit us at OFF - CUT for this part of the process (Beard Trim - £15)