Best Dishes at Peckham Bazaar
Courgette Fritters
StartersFat courgette-and-feta fritters served with garlicky yoghurt (tarator). Reviews call this the 'famed' dish that defines Peckham Bazaar. These come as a smaller plate (£6.50) and work as a starter, but the portion suggests ordering for the table to share. Crispy exterior, tender courgette inside.
Grilled Quail
MainsThe Infatuation calls this dish 'too nice to share'. The quail is tender, flavored with Moroccan spices and served with a warm chickpea-prune tagine, topped with creamy labneh and toasted za'atar. The sweet and savory combination is distinctive for Balkan cooking.
Grilled Octopus
MainsThe octopus comes remarkably tender from the charcoal grill with herb-flecked flesh, offset by pickled red onion and creamy white roe. The Infatuation describes it as 'delicious' and worth ordering twice. This is the dish reviewers consistently highlight as essential.
Baked Feta
StartersA vegetarian standout — warm baked feta alongside earthy marinated beetroot and crushed walnuts, served with creamy skordalia (potato and garlic purée). This works as a shareable starter or vegetarian main paired with bread.
Loin of Lamb
MainsPrime lamb loin, charred on the outside and pink inside, served with creamy borlotti beans, soft confit garlic, and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes. The menu also offers a smaller marinated lamb option (£10.50) if you want lighter portions.
About Peckham Bazaar
Peckham Bazaar brings the smoke and rustic charm of the Balkans to SE15 — loud folk music, flickering oil lights, an open kitchen, and a menu that changes daily. Everything is cooked simply over charcoal: grilled octopus, quail, lamb, and vegetables. The wine list leans toward Eastern Mediterranean and Balkan producers (Greek, Romanian, Georgian). Expect a leisurely, atmospheric meal built around sharing.
Top 5 dishes at Peckham Bazaar:
- Courgette Fritters – 90% recommended(Signature)
- Grilled Quail(Signature)
- Grilled Octopus – 95% recommended(Signature)
- Baked Feta
- Loin of Lamb
Details
- Cuisine:
- Balkan
- Price Range:
- £££
- Phone:
- +44 20 7732 2525
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Reservations, Wine List
- Reservations:
- Book a Table
Hours
- Friday:
- 12:30 PM - 11:00 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 12:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Monday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday:
- 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday:
- 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday:
- 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday:
- 12:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The menu changes daily. Check ahead by calling or checking their website to see what's being grilled that night. The specials board reflects what came in fresh.
The wine list is exceptional for Eastern Mediterranean and Balkan producers — Greek, Romanian, and Georgian wines. Ask the staff for pairing suggestions with whatever you're ordering.
This is a sharing restaurant. Order 3-4 small plates per person and go slowly. The restaurant doesn't rush you — plan for a leisurely meal with friends.
The Infatuation reviewer recommends skipping the Wagyu beef and instead doubling up on the octopus and quail. These are the standouts.
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