Kudu Grill

In the heart of Peckham, Kudu Grill offers a bold and captivating take on South African cuisine, delivering smoky, fire-cooked dishes with flair in a richly textured, atmospheric setting. Inspired by the traditional braai and reimagined through a modern London lens, the menu leans into robust grilling, house-made sauces, and inventive plates such as grilled prawns with peri-peri butter and onglet steak with monkey gland sauce. Housed in a former Truman’s pub, the interior combines moody lighting with stylish materials — leather banquettes, copper accents, and industrial charm — to create a dining room that’s at once relaxed and refined. Kudu Grill is part of the Kudu Collective, a family of South African-inspired restaurants led by co-owners Amy Corbin and chef Patrick Williams, celebrated for bringing contemporary flair to South London’s dining scene. Guests are drawn in by the unmistakable aroma of the open-fire grill and the kitchen’s focus on seasonality and layered flavour. While the restaurant doesn’t offer a tasting menu, the dishes feel curated — playful yet deeply satisfying — and built for sharing, with standouts like coal-roasted aubergine and smoked potato flatbreads drawing praise for their charred complexity. Kudu Grill is open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday, with lunch also served Friday through Sunday, sometimes offering seasonal specials or festive roasts. Whether you're in search of stylish interiors, bold open-fire cooking, or a laid-back spot for a South African-inspired feast, Kudu Grill remains a neighbourhood favourite in Peckham.