Explore Vauxhall and South London
Neighbourhoods
Vauxhall
Walk
Battersea Park
Battersea Park RoadRiverside park with lots of things to see and do
Vauxhall Park
Lawn LaneGood for a picnic just across the street
Riverside Gardens
Riverside GardensWatching the sunset
Food scene
Fentiman Arms
64 Fentiman RdNice pub with quiet outdoor area and good, modern pub food
Borough Market
Borough High StreetBest food market in London
Taro
412 Kennington RdIf you're into sushi. Also delivers
Right outside. Good for coffee, sweet and savory treats. They offer soup for lunch.
GAIL's Bakery South Lambeth
Right outside. Good for coffee, sweet and savory treats. They offer soup for lunch.
Market Place Vauxhall
Hip food stalls and cool after work vibes.
Nightlife
Late night LGBT+ pub with a very relaxed atmosphere, shows and good beer
65 locals recommend
Royal Vauxhall Tavern
372 Kennington LnLate night LGBT+ pub with a very relaxed atmosphere, shows and good beer
Nine Lives Bar
8 Holyrood StBest place for cocktails
Tamesis Dock
Albert EmbankmentPub on a boat
Shopping
Sainsbury's
1 Cambridge Heath RdBig supermarket for all your grocery needs
City advice
Getting around
Take the tube from Vauxhall underground station
Use a contactless credit card or Apple Pay to tap in an out. When it's dry, consider using the Santander Cycles in front of the building (download app to register and rent bikes).
Ways to save
Use the Santander Cycles right in front of the house
Download the Santander Cycles app, register and rent a bike for very low prices. The cycle lane network in London is very good, but roads can be a bit bumpy in some places.
Getting around
Uber Boat on the Thames river
Take a boat trip with your contactless payment card from Battersea or St George Wharf to Greenwich or the O2. Check TfL website for times.