Effra

 
 
ADDRESS
38a Kellet Road, Brixton, London SW2 1EB 
 
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Open from 11:00 to 23:00 daily
 

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EffraBy no means your average watering hole; the Effra defies most attempts at description or classification. From the outside it looks like a shabby South London boozer, and inside it has much the same feel. It was for places like these that the phrase "je ne sais quoi" was invented: whatever it is, it's got it in droves. There's live music (usually jazz or reggae) nearly every night, which is rare in any pub, especially a low-key affair off the main thoroughfare like the Effra. The clientele is a bizarre blend of locals, eccentrics, and new-age muso types. The kitchen serves up a thought-provoking selection of Jamaican staples including jerk chicken and curried goat.

 
 

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Brixton Tube Station
 
4 minutes walk
 
 
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Hotels near Effra

Near Effra
Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & Spa London
Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & Spa
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Deluxe Twin Rooms: 54% off from £149
354 Queenstown Road, SW8 | 2.1 miles from Effra
Situated along the River Thames, opposite Battersea Park, Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel is the first UK hotel from the Portuguese Pestana Hotels and Resorts Group. The ...More
 
 
 
Church Street Hotel London London
Church Street Hotel London
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Room - Ensuites: 14% off from £104
29-33 Camberwell Church Street, SE5 | 28 minutes from Effra
Billing itself as 'a Spanish Americana oasis in the heart of downtown South London', the Church Street Hotel is certainly unique and boutique-y. Frida Kahlo stares ...More
 
 
 
Comfort Inn Vauxhall Hotel London
Comfort Inn Vauxhall Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Petite Twin Rooms: 26% off from £93
87 South Lambeth Road, SW8 | 30 minutes from Effra
Recently redeveloped in a contemporary style, the Comfort Inn Vauxhall is a budget hotel located just south of the river Thames. Offering quality yet affordable accommodation, ...More
 
 
 
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Alternative Pubs nearest Effra

The best pubs near London Effra.
Effra London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Effra
London > Nightlife > Pubs
38a Kellet Road, Brixton, London SW2 | Same location as Effra
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Nightlife near Effra

Effra clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Ritzy Cafe London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Ritzy Cafe
London > Nightlife > Bars
Brixton Oval, Brixton, London SW2 | 2 minutes from Effra
This funky little jazz bar is one of South London's hidden delights. Don't worry about the depressingly empty pub section you can see from the street. ...More
 
 
 
Plan B London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Plan B
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
418 Brixton Road, Brixton, London SW9 | 6 minutes from Effra
With an exciting new music programme and creative team behind its new look and identity, including Kate Moross (one of London's most exciting young creatives, and ...More
 
 
 
The Loft London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Loft
London > Nightlife > Bars
67 Clapham High Street, SW4 | 17 minutes from Effra
Yet another bar in the already over-crowded and otherwise unappealing bar-lined Clapham High Street. Is there really any need? The answer, judging by the queue, is ...More
 
 
 
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Events near Effra

Near Effra
Side Effects London
Ends Today
Side Effects
London > Events > Film Events  Dates: 18th June 2013 at 1.10pm and 7.30pm, 19th June 2013 at 12.10pm and 2.40pm & 20th June 2013 at 1.10pm
Ritzy Cinema, Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, SW2 | 2 minutes from Effra
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Ends Today
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London > Events > Film Events  Dates: 18th June 2013 at 6.30pm and 9.10pm, 19th June 2013 at 2.15pm and 6.30pm & 20th June 2013 at 4pm and 9.10pm
Ritzy Cinema, Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, SW2 | 2 minutes from Effra
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I Am Nasrine + Q&A London
Ends Today
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London > Events > Film Events  Dates: Thursday 20th June 2013 - 6.30pm
Ritzy Cinema, Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, SW2 | 2 minutes from Effra
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Entertainment near Effra

Near Effra
Ritzy Cinema London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Ritzy Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW2 | 2 minutes from Effra
If the Ritzy were a cat, it would have used up most of its nine lives. The cinema started life in 1910 as the Electric Pavilion, ...More
 
 
 
Hootananny Brixton London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Hootananny Brixton
London > Entertainment > Pubs
95 Effra Road, SW2 | 5 minutes from Effra
Hootananny Brixton is the sister venue to one of the Scottish Highlands' most successful venues, Hootananny in Inverness. Revamped and refurbished, it's fast-establishing itself as one ...More
 
 
 
O2 Academy Brixton London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
O2 Academy Brixton
London > Entertainment > Live Music
211 Stockwell Road, Brixton, London SW9 | 8 minutes from Effra
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Sights and Attractions near Effra

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Effra
Brixton Windmill London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Brixton Windmill
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Windmill Gardens, Brixton Hill, SW2 | 11 minutes from Effra
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Dulwich Picture Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Dulwich Picture Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Gallery Road, Dulwich Village, SE21 | 29 minutes from Effra
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South London Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
South London Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
65 Peckham Road, SE5 | 34 minutes from Effra
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Shopping near Effra

The best shops and markets near Effra
The Old Post Office Bakery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Old Post Office Bakery
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
76 Landor Road, Brixton, London SW9 | 13 minutes from Effra
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M Moen & Sons London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
M Moen & Sons
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
24 The Pavement, SW4 | 22 minutes from Effra
This very British butcher's, founded in 1971 by Maurice Moen and run by his son Garry, is traditional in the best sense of the word. Meat ...More
 
 
 
Moxon's London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Moxon's
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
Shop E, Westbury Parade, Nightingale Lane, SW4 | 27 minutes from Effra
This branch of Moxon's fishmongers is handily placed for anyone using Clapham South underground station. It's a friendly shop stocking ethically sourced sardines, mackerel, plaice fillets ...More
 
 
 
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Restaurants near Effra

What are the best dining options near Effra London?
Satay Cocktail Bar & Restaurant London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Satay Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
London > Restaurants > South East Asian restaurants
447 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, , Brixton, London SW9 | 2 minutes from Effra
Slightly pricey but very entertaining spot round the corner from Brixton tube. The Indonesian satay and main dishes are excellent, packed with flavour and served with ...More
 
 
 
Fujiyama London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Fujiyama
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
7 Vining Street, Brixton, London SW9 | 3 minutes from Effra
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Rosie's Deli Cafe London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Rosie's Deli Cafe
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
14e Market Row, Brixton Market, Brixton, London SW9 | 3 minutes from Effra
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Education near Effra

Near Effra
Le Club Tricolore London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Le Club Tricolore
London > Education > Cookery Courses
10 Ballingdon Road, Wandsworth, SW11 | 2 miles from Effra
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London College Of Communication London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
London College Of Communication
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 2.5 miles from Effra
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ...More
 
 
 
The Wine and Food Academy London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Wine and Food Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
93 Hazelbourne Road, SW12 | 27 minutes from Effra
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Leisure near Effra

Effra gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Brockwell Lido London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Brockwell Lido
London > Leisure >
Lido Park Gardens, Brockwell Park, SE24 | 8 minutes from Effra
This excellent community sports facility was built by the London County Council in 1937. And, after a period of closure, Brockwell Lido re-opened in July 2007. ...More
 
 
 
Herne Hill Velodrome London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Herne Hill Velodrome
London > Leisure >
Burbage Road, SE24 | 22 minutes from Effra
One of the oldest cycling tracks in the world, the Herne Hill Velodrome was built way back in 1891 and still hosts regular training for local ...More
 
 
 
Dulwich Croquet Club London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Dulwich Croquet Club
London > Leisure > Games
Burbage Road, SE21 | 23 minutes from Effra
A million miles away from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Circus, the peace and quiet of leafy Dulwich is a great place to enjoy a ...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near Effra

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Effra.
Tate Britain London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Tate Britain
London > Business > Venue Hire
Millbank, Westminster, London SW1P | 2.2 miles from Effra
Conference facilities can accomodate up to 1550 people....More
 
 
 
Dulwich Picture Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Dulwich Picture Gallery
London > Business > Venue Hire
Gallery Road, SE21 | 29 minutes from Effra
Designed by London architect Sir John Soane in 1811, Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world's first purpose-built art gallery and holds one of the most celebrated ...More
 
 
 
The Boiler House: Battersea Power Station London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Boiler House: Battersea Power Station
London > Business > Venue Hire
Gate 2, 188 Kirtling Street, Battersea, London SW8 | 36 minutes from Effra
The Boiler House benefits from being at the heart of one of London's best loved and iconic landmarks, Battersea Power Station. This temporary structure within the ...More
 
 
 
 

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Near Effra

 
 
 
 
Ritzy Crackers
Comedy | On 20th June 2013 

Upstairs At The Ritzy 2 minutes walk from Effra

Stories and gags mixed with musical comedy from Omnichord-playing stand-up and 2010 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee, Gareth ...More

AlunaGeorge
Concerts | On 20th June 2013 

Electric Brixton 3 minutes walk from Effra

The London duo of vocalist Aluna Francis and producer George Reid showcase their original electronic sounds laced with pop and ...More

Get Low
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 27th June 2013 

The Dogstar 3 minutes walk from Effra

Resident DJs and guests spin house, garage and bass music....More

Breaking The Ice
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 27th June 2013 

Veranda Bar 3 minutes walk from Effra

R&B and hip hop karaoke....More

Askala Selassie, Kandake, Lioness Fonts
Concerts | On 20th June 2013 

Hootananny Brixton 5 minutes walk from Effra

A Female vocalist performs reggae and rock....More

Evolution Of Dub Presents Pull Up
Concerts | On 20th June 2013 

Arch 15 minutes walk from Effra

Reggae, dub and jungle courtesy of Da Vinci Sound, Ambassador, Disorda, NFinnerty and Japu Selektah....More

Lust Of Money Album Launch
Clubbing and Nightlife | On 20th June 2013 

Jamm 15 minutes walk from Effra

DJs Target, Chillz, Daffy, El B and MC Rolla spin hip hop, with live performances from US and UK artists ...More

Twisted Thursdays
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 27th June 2013 

Aquum Bar 17 minutes walk from Effra

Benny Blanco spins house and old skool sounds....More

A Crisis of Brilliance
A Crisis of Brilliance
Exhibitions | Until 22nd September 2013 

Dulwich Picture Gallery 1.5 miles from Effra

Some of the most well-known British artists of twentieth century feature in A Crisis of Brilliance, the Dulwich Picture Gallery's ...More

 
Adam Wedd
Concerts | On 20th June 2013 

The Battersea Barge 1.86 miles from Effra

Soulful pop from the London-based singer-songwriter in support of the album People, Places & Things....More

 
 

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