Elephant people

Maria Luisa & Jennifer Riascos, La Barra Maria’s Colombian restaurant attracts customers from across London seeking out speciality Latin American dishes. Read more

Irene & Susan Hayes: Superarts Tucked away off the Walworth Road, Superarts has been teaching local children dance and the performing arts for over 50 years. Read more

Steve Dagnell: Baldwin’s Apothecary G. Baldwin & Co, with its traditional wooden counters and shelves piled high with herbs, oils and ointments, is London’s oldest herbalist. Read more

Kayode Ewumi: Enterprice Kayode grew up in Wolverton House on the Aylesbury estate and describes his TV comedy-drama series, Enterprice, as “a love letter to Elephant and Castle”. A second series is out now. Read more

Faye Gomes, Kaieteur Kitchen: Having moved to Castle Square after many years in the old shopping centre, Faye is known to many of the loyal customers at her Guyanese restaurant, simply as Aunty. Read More

Simon Drake: House of Magic If one dark night you think you hear the distant howl of wolves near Elephant and Castle, it’s just possible you’ve stumbled across one of London’s best kept secrets. Read more

John Otagburuagu: Black Cowboy Coffee After five years trading in Elephant and Castle market, John has brought a touch of the old Wild West to Elephant Arcade. Read more

Luisa Pretolani: Draper Together Local charity, Draper Together runs a packed programme of events and activities on the Draper estate from drama through to IT classes. Read more

Sebastien Sainsbury: Crate to Plate At the corner of Elephant Park sit several shipping containers with a green secret. This is the world of hydroponics. Read more

Sokari Douglas Camp: Home is where the art is Celebrated artist, Sokari Douglas Camp has lived and worked in Elephant and Castle for more than 30 years. Read more

Nigel Scott-Dickeson, InSpire Based at St Peter’s Church, InSpire has provided a range of services and support to the local community for more than fifteen years. Read more

Sunny Hodge: Diogenes Sunny is pulling in visitors from far and wide to his neighbourhood wine bar on Rodney Road. Read more

Niamh de Valera: Blue Elephant Theatre Hidden away off Camberwell Road, Blue Elephant is a small theatre that offers innovative dance and drama alongside free theatre workshops for young people. Read more

Chalor and Ameer: Mama Thai If it’s home-cooked Thai food you’re after, there’s one place that’s on everyone’s lips in Elephant and Castle. Read more

Ruth & Lilly: Castle Canteen Every Monday at the Castle Canteen, local people get together for a freshly cooked vegetarian lunch made with surplus fruit and veg from nearby Borough Market. Read more

Yasser Elmoussa: Bayroot Inspired by his self-taught love of cooking, Yasser Elmoussa decided to bring a taste of Lebanon to Walworth. Read more

George Hinchliffe: Ukulele Orchestra The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, which started as a bit of fun, has given rise to the worldwide phenomenon of uke groups. Read more

Robert Middleton: Orbit Beers Orbit Beers combines owner Robert Middleton’s passion for craft beer with his lifelong love of indie music. Read more

Siobhan Davies: Siobhan Davies Dance An important part of Elephant and Castle’s thriving cultural scene, Siobhan Davies Dance celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2016. Read more