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On Queens Road in Peckham, Peckham Cellars has earned a Michelin Recommended nod for 2026, a recognition that underscores its quietly confident approach to Mediterranean cooking. The restaurant's reputation is built on a simple philosophy: let the ingredients speak, and let the wine flow.
The space is unpretentious and welcoming, with counter dining that puts guests in direct sight of the open kitchen. Air conditioning keeps things comfortable year-round, and the venue is fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring that the experience is open to all.
The menu changes with the seasons, drawing on the bold, sun-drenched flavours of the Mediterranean. There are no signature dishes to name from the available material, but the cooking is described as ingredient-led, suggesting a kitchen that trusts its produce above all else. The wine list is curated to match, with a focus on small producers and interesting bottles that complement the food without overshadowing it.
Peckham Cellars is a place for a relaxed evening, whether you are stopping in for a glass and a plate at the counter or settling in for a longer meal. It is the kind of restaurant that earns its accolades not through fanfare, but through consistency, warmth, and a genuine love for what it does.
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Set up and run by three wine-loving friends, this sociable fun-loving addition to the Peckham scene is equally good for date nights, serious imbibing or a neighbourly midweek catch-up over a glass or two. Inside, all is warm, casual and full of light, with an open kitchen, bar seating and a bevy of casual staff; ‘everyone has a good knowledge of the wine menu,’ observed one visitor. Food is tailored to drinking, so expect a short ‘veg-heavy’ roster of snacks and sharing plates, with vegetable dishes as the ‘outstanding winners’: big, moreish porcini croquetas; fried artichoke with Parmesan cream and serrano ham; roasted cauliflower with red curry and cashews. The chef is Spanish (as you might have guessed), and his repertoire also includes dishes such as ‘really flavoursome’ Basque-style hake with mussels. The 150-bin wine list is a well-informed compendium of bottles from small-scale, eco-friendly producers, with plenty of options by the glass. The owners also run a wine club and an online shop.
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