Hilly Fields Park — panoramic views over London from Brockley, SE4
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Brockley · South East London

Hilly
Fields

Brockley  ·  SE4
Dog Friendly Family Friendly Outdoor Seating Parkrun Friendly Panoramic Views
The people behind it

Meet the team

They're the reason people come back.

F

Fred

Founder

Warm Welcoming

Built Hilly Fields from scratch in 2012. Believed a great park deserved a great cafe.

R

Ruth

Co-founder

Creative Enterprising

Ensures every dog walker and local regular feels like part of the family.

A park with a story

Built from scratch.
Since 2012.

A café built from scratch by Fred and Ruth in 2012, Hilly Fields has become a beloved community hub with panoramic views across London. Their dedication to quality food and warm hospitality has made this one of Brockley's favourite spots.

Architect's floor plan by Jon Broome Architects

Architect's plan

The Hilly Fields café under construction

The build

Pistachios in the Park Hilly Fields — open for business today

Open for business

Every Saturday · 9am

Hilly Fields parkrun

A free, weekly, timed 5k in the park — walk, jog or run, everyone's welcome. Fancy a coffee and homemade breakfast with us afterwards? We'll be open.

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The regulars

People who call this their park

★★★★★

"Best cafe I've ever been to in London. Cheap as chips but great food in an idyllic location. Lovely staff. Good vegan food."

Kerensa Caswell

Verified review · Google

★★★★★

"Always nice and relaxed. Great food and amazing coffee. Beautiful view of the central London skyline in a great park."

P Bt

Verified review · Google

★★★★★

"Friendly, pleasant, efficient café in the park with indoor and outdoor seating. A very enjoyable stop. Earl Grey went down very well."

Sue Savva

Verified review · Google

We're Open

Open now
Mon – Fri 8:30am – 5:00pm
Sat – Sun 9:00am – 5:00pm

Hours may vary on bank holidays.

Find Us

Hilly Fields, Eastern Rd
London SE4 1LB

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Your local café in the park — good coffee, homemade food, and a community that feels like home. London.

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"Your local café in the park"

Part of the parks. Part of the community.