Upstairs at The Department Store

Head up the stairs above The Department Store on Stockwell Avenue and you'll find yourself in one of Brixton's most characterful event spaces. This isn't your standard restaurant—it's a proper cultural hub where the boundaries between live venue, gallery and dining room blur beautifully. The setup encourages you to get stuck in with what's happening around you, whether that's catching emerging musicians, settling in for a supper club, or catching an art event. It's got that energy you get when a space genuinely cares about its community rather than just shifting covers.