But this one’s on the level. Franks, 7th-10th Floor Multi Storey Car Park, 95A Rye Ln, London, SE15 4ST, For the sunset over London. Mon 9th July, 2018 Mon 9th July, 2018 - by mike urban - Leave a Comment. It’s on the roof of Peckham Levels, a hip art space with seven floors of workshops, street food outlets, taprooms, and cocktail bars. It was opened in 2009 by bartender Frank Boxer and chef Michael Davies, making use of the top floors of Peckham’s disused multi-storey carpark. Speaking of which, perhaps the most famous rooftop bar in south London is Frank’s Cafe. One of the most important elements of the collective building is to provide cheap space … It’s going to return this year, as usual, only now with Peckham Levels underneath. Now closed for winter. Frank's brings in huge crowds who come to drink Campari-based (Campari sponsors the pop-up bar) cocktails and marvel at the panoramic views of London. Up on the roof, Frank’s Caf ... Photo: @sophieannstyle. It’s a great place for food and drinks with a view. LEVELSIX at Peckham Levels, Floor 6 Peckham levels 95A Rye Ln, London SE15 4ST, ... Larry’s, Unit 5, 12-16 Blenheim Grove, Peckham, London SE15 4QL, For tasty food in a a great setting. Time Out Editors. There’s also the Peckhamplex Cinema on the lower floor, which sells cheap tickets and is popular with locals. This week Peckham has welcomed a new vegan cafe into its hood - The Odds.This new Peckham cafe is run by the same husband and wife team who last summer ran the vegan ice cream pop-up Screams Ice Creams.The vegan kitchen is helmed by Jon Hunter, who was part of the popular Wildflower restaurant at Peckham Levels. Directions & Contact. Nearest station is Peckham Rye. There is more to Peckham's bar scene than the popular car park rooftop bar, Franks (and it's unquestionably instagrammable pink staircase). Peckham Levels is located in a former garage in the center of the district next to the Peckhamplex Multi Screen Cinema. Going to Frank’s is one of the best things to do in Peckham in the summer months. Peckham Levels is a space for the community to come together, to build their businesses and to inspire others. Peckham Levels itself was a project to convert an old car park in the centre of Peckham into a thriving creative community in the building under Frank's Cafe and behind PeckhamPlex. You can see the entire London skyline, there’s masses of room to sprawl with a crew, tasty grilled food, and excellent (and reasonably priced) drinks, including excellent Aperols and negronis. There’s a lot of new venues popping up that claim to do everything in one space. The multi-storey car park is famous for Frank’s Bar, which was so genuinely exciting back in the day (a freakin’ bar! 13K likes. Meanwhile the building represents a large network between local independent entrepreneurs, artists and designers. Peckham Levels is located at 1 to 6 Peckham Town Centre Car Park, just off Rye Lane, and is a one-minute walk from Peckham Rye station. Frank's Cafe, London, United Kingdom. Frank’s is probably the only reason half of us head southhhhh of the river in the summer. Following a successful debut in 2019, the Peckham Levels Beer Festival is back this year and it's bigger than ever. There are a fair few crazy golf courses in London to enjoy, from luxurious adults-only options in Central London to high-tech challenges in Westfield. Best Bits: Just so cool. But now, there’s a lo-fi new contender on the scene in good old Peckham – and tickets are now on sale. Frank’s was one of those places in Peckham we discovered totally by accident. That’s okay, you are allowed to. Forza Wine, Floor 5, 133A Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4BQ, For drinks, snacks and views. The guys at Frank’s in Peckham did, and they’ve converted said car park into a rooftop bar for the ages. Santander will then be on your right hand side and you should be facing the Multiplex cinema. Since then, Peckham Vision has gone on to dispute a number of developments including the building of tall housing blocks around the station and the pulling down of the Peckham Multi Storey; the home to Bold Tendencies, Franks and Peckham Levels. Franks – The rooftop pavilion bar / restaurant / gallery undoubtedly offers one of the best ways to enjoy the sunset over London. Peckham Levels occupies a disused parking lot and has different street-food vendors and vibes on each story. "It would also be a greenlight for gentrification, and we are fighting desperately to stop this." We caught up with the Peckham Vision team about the history and future of their community group. Go to Peckham Levels. Surprisingly nestled up on top of Peckham Multiplex car park (Southwark council must be commended with the balls for risking the venture) Franks is a breath of fresh air and an original approach to utilising urban space waste. Peckham Levels information - Previously a disused car park, the building that's home to rooftop bar Frank's Café has now been transformed into Peckham Levels. Frank's Cafe, London, United Kingdom. Opening hours: 9am-11pm (Monday to Wednesday), 9am-1am (Thursday to Friday), 10am-1pm (Saturday), 10am … 13K likes. Frank’s Cafe is the flagship commission of Bold Tendencies, created on the rooftop of a multi-storey carpark in Peckham. Thinking about visiting without the kids? And we’re committed to keeping it this way. Perched 10 floors up on the top of Peckham’s multi-story Frank’s has some of the best views across London, crazy art installations and street food grub, which you’ll need to sober up before you make it back down all those pink stairs, Frank’s really does have it all. Free to enter, the one-day festival brings together eight breweries as a celebration of Southwark-based, independent beer companies. Worst Bits: Frank’s Cafe rooftop bar was closed for winter so we missed out on the amazing views across London (note it also closes on Mondays). We are now closed until 2021. On top of a car park!) Please note, Frank’s Cafe reopens on Thursday May 30 2019. Frank's Cafe is part of Bold Tendencies Sculpture project, and opened in 2008 by bartender Frank Boxer and chef Michael Davies. The view is not as grand as upstairs neighbours’ Franks Bar for obvious reasons, but it’s still beautiful and great for spotting some much-loved London landmarks. With a brand-new look for the summer, Frank’s rooftop cafe reopened in May this year, sporting a bar designed by Practice Architecture and wonderful views across the London skyline. Well, Frank’s is a rooftop bar atop an old industrial building with fantastic views of London. Great views of London!" Peckham Levels’ Evening Events. Level 10. The added bonus is that you don’t need a coat and extra layers to enjoy it. It was born cool. ... with buildings towering 14 storeys higher than the top of Frank's [Cafe, part of Peckham Levels]," Smith said in an email. All of the above came into play at Frank's Cafe last weekend. Carl Turner Architects are the designers of Peckham Levels. In photos: Stunning views from Frank’s Cafe on the rooftop of Peckham Levels, south London. The Peckham community is petitioning Southwark Council over Tiger Developments' plans for the Aylesham Centre on Rye Lane. With nearly 100 independent creative businesses housed in the building, we’re on a mission to keep Peckham local. × In fact, it’s on 7 levels, having sprung up in the underused car park underneath Frank’s Café and Campari Bar in Peckham. As such, 72% of our members live in the borough of Southwark (as of data collected Oct 2019). London hadn’t seen the like. levels 5 & 6. Head to the top to get to Frank’s, a rooftop bar which typifies the changing face of the area. We’d got lost while on our way to meet up with friends for a drink, then spotted the iconic pink stairs of Frank’s and the rest is history… But what is it? See it on Google Maps. Level 5 and 6 offers also space for presentations and performances. See 64 photos and 5 tips from 445 visitors to Peckham Levels. Lots to do at Peckham Levels – although ironically, the only thing you can’t do here anymore is park your car. Access on foot The car park is a short walk from Peckham Rye station. Turn left down Rye Lane (towards McDonalds), cross the road at the pedestrian crossing. Peckham Levels is a project that gives local talent access to the space they need to create thriving enterprises. By signing up, you agree to receiving newsletters from Peckham Levels or Make Shift. Blocks. Frank's is cool.. it's an art installation cum pop up bar on the top three floors of a Peckham multistory just round the corner from an art college. Location: Floors 1 – 6, 95A Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4ST. Following the success of this move, which included the establishment of Frank’s Café on the rooftop, art installations and the Multi-Story Orchestra, Southwark Council made the decision in 2015 to repurpose the middle levels of the car park for cultural and creative workspace, establishing Peckham Levels as a cultural and creative hub from ground to rooftop. 2020 Season ran 30 July – 19 September. Bold Tendencies is home to Frank’s Cafe. Discover independent Peckham bars hidden away under railway arches - like Peckham Springs, Bar Story and Craft-beer tap room Brick Brewery or in multi-storey buildings like Peckham Levels. Go crazy for crazy golf in the Peckham Levels basement. Frank’s Cafe is the flagship commission of Bold Tendencies, created on the rooftop of a multi-storey carpark in Peckham. "Lots of food stands on the 5/6th floor. Frank’s Cafe, now in it’s 11th year is the flagship architectural commission of Bold Tendencies - Peckham’s not-for-profit arts organisation. Londoners continue to make the annual pilgrimage to this Peckham multi-storey car park for a Campari at Frank’s. Creating change through local enterprise. The Peckham town centre car park beside the multiplex cinema, known to many as the home of summer drinking spot Frank’s Cafe, will undergo a radical change if plans are approved next week. And 5 tips from 445 visitors to Peckham Levels – although ironically, the only thing you can t! 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