Brixton? Soho? Camden Town? Nothing of this. AND Tooting the coolest neighborhood in London, at least according to the enthusiastic comments of young residents and tourists who have discovered this still little-known area of ââthe English capital. From the anonymous area of About London, Tooting has earned its reputation as a cutting-edge neighborhood and a true example of London's melting pot.
If you want to experience the multiculturalism that characterizes London, you must visit this place, which can be reached by North line from the subway getting off at the stops Tooting bec o Playing Broadway.
Trendy pubs and cafes join the typical Asian shops and Indian restaurants that were already present in the area before it was considered a brilliant alternative destination for London tourism. You can enjoy a typical quality dish from Southeast Asia in the so-called "curry corridor", where the majority of locals are concentrated, not only from this continent. There are also many places with African and Caribbean cuisine in Tooting.
What gave impetus to the neighborhood were the two markets that house numerous stalls capable of offering excellent street food and artisan products: the Beep Market y Broadway Market. An excellent neighborhood also for lovers of nightlife, taking into account the numerous cocktail bars and, in particular, the gin distillery that offers excellent quality drinks.
Tooting is also a popular summer destination due to the presence of England's largest outdoor swimming pool - the Lido Tooting Bec. Many come here to cool off when the heat is particularly intense, and it is practically the only reason Londoners frequented the neighborhood, before it became one of the coolest.
If you are in London in autumn, it is organized here "Toothopia", the festival that hosts artists, musicians and numerous street food stalls, suitable for young and old.