If you’d have told me I’d be having lunch while sitting in a green bathtub, I’d assume we were visiting some Insta-famous influencer hotspot in London where quirky aesthetics rule. Instead, I found myself sipping tea and nibbling finger sandwiches in Crayford in perhaps the most unusual tea room I’ve ever visited. Vintage Lindy Lou is a hidden gem tucked away on the town’s green and, while it might look like a plain brick building from the outside, you completely forget you’re surrounded by corner shops and one-way traffic from the moment you step foot in the door.
The lobby welcomed us with a floral armchair straight out of nan’s living room and a wall of bright red poppies. We were then greeted by Fay, who runs the place single-handedly and only opens from Thursday to Sunday. As the name suggests, Fay, who was sporting a 1940s headscarf, is obviously a fan of all things vintage.
The entire place was adorned with trinkets, my eyes simply didn’t know where to look. On the short walk to our table I spotted military jackets, fringed lampshades, a grandfather clock, stacks of sepia-tinged documents and an old-fashioned sewing machine. When we arrived at our seats, I quickly realised that I’d be dining inside a mint-green bathtub, which was propped up at the table and decorated with Union Jack scatter cushions and knitted blankets.
It’s not where I thought I’d be having lunch, but I do like surprises. After a quick scan of the menu, my eyes were drawn to the.
