Guidebook for Greater London
Arts & Culture
Located in the centre of Battersea Park — with its beautiful view over the pond and its historical Victorian architecture — is the Pump House Gallery. Host to a diverse range of exhibitions, workshops and projects aiming to explore the multiple ways in which contemporary art can be made, experienced and interpreted, this is a place for any gallery newcomer and enthusiast. Open to everyone, the gallery has an engaging programme and offers an alternative form of entertainment for a Saturday afternoon.
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Pump House Gallery
Located in the centre of Battersea Park — with its beautiful view over the pond and its historical Victorian architecture — is the Pump House Gallery. Host to a diverse range of exhibitions, workshops and projects aiming to explore the multiple ways in which contemporary art can be made, experienced and interpreted, this is a place for any gallery newcomer and enthusiast. Open to everyone, the gallery has an engaging programme and offers an alternative form of entertainment for a Saturday afternoon.
Battersea Arts Centre
Lavender HillSynonymous with experimental theatre.
Shopping
If you’re planning a big weekend dinner or just simply craving a snack, Battersea High Street Food Market is the perfect place for food shopping. Situated in the heart of Battersea — at the cross road between Battersea Park Road and Falcon Road leading towards Clapham Junction — the market offers all kinds of bright and tempting goods. Food lovers will revel in the great selection of fruit and vegetables, wide range of meat and poultry and dairy products along with a variety of delicious baked goods. For those who just fancy a quick lunch, there is also delicious ethnic street food to choose from.
Battersea Market
123 Falcon RdIf you’re planning a big weekend dinner or just simply craving a snack, Battersea High Street Food Market is the perfect place for food shopping. Situated in the heart of Battersea — at the cross road between Battersea Park Road and Falcon Road leading towards Clapham Junction — the market offers all kinds of bright and tempting goods. Food lovers will revel in the great selection of fruit and vegetables, wide range of meat and poultry and dairy products along with a variety of delicious baked goods. For those who just fancy a quick lunch, there is also delicious ethnic street food to choose from.
Through a small gate entrance just below the railway on Battersea Park Road, you will find Battersea Flower Station. Established in 2012 as both florist an garden centre, this shop quickly became a favourite place for ‘green thumbers,’ thanks to its expert staff who provide a great service and a fantastic selection of plants, trees and flowers. Open seven days a week, the centre offers local deliveries, garden/balcony design, the instant making of flower bouquets and a variety of tropical and Mediterranean succulents plants, cacti and indoor plants.
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Battersea Flower Station Garden Centre & Florist
320 Battersea Park RdThrough a small gate entrance just below the railway on Battersea Park Road, you will find Battersea Flower Station. Established in 2012 as both florist an garden centre, this shop quickly became a favourite place for ‘green thumbers,’ thanks to its expert staff who provide a great service and a fantastic selection of plants, trees and flowers. Open seven days a week, the centre offers local deliveries, garden/balcony design, the instant making of flower bouquets and a variety of tropical and Mediterranean succulents plants, cacti and indoor plants.
Drinks & Nightlife
For those who like good music, dancing or just relaxing with a pint of beer on a comfy sofa, The Magic Garden Pub and Restaurant is the right place. Located on Battersea Park Road, the venue has a reputation for being one of the best places in South West London for live music. While providing a great selection of drinks and food served either indoor or in the big picturesque garden, the pub entertains customers with live music and DJ sets of all genres; from jazz to blues, reggae to world music, creating a very magical atmosphere indeed.
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The Magic Garden
231 Battersea Park RoadFor those who like good music, dancing or just relaxing with a pint of beer on a comfy sofa, The Magic Garden Pub and Restaurant is the right place. Located on Battersea Park Road, the venue has a reputation for being one of the best places in South West London for live music. While providing a great selection of drinks and food served either indoor or in the big picturesque garden, the pub entertains customers with live music and DJ sets of all genres; from jazz to blues, reggae to world music, creating a very magical atmosphere indeed.
For swing lovers, Le QuecumBar is the must-go hidden gem of Battersea. Right at the end of Battersea High Street, with a charming, small back garden, the Bar & Brasserie provides an intimate atmosphere in its original Parisian style of the 1930s. Considered one of the prime venues in London for promoting the music of Django Reinhardt, Le QuecumBar has great food and wines, delighting its customers with authentic Gypsy Swing live music and cabaret that will bring a unique mood to your evening.
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Le QuecumBar & Brasserie
42-44 Battersea High StFor swing lovers, Le QuecumBar is the must-go hidden gem of Battersea. Right at the end of Battersea High Street, with a charming, small back garden, the Bar & Brasserie provides an intimate atmosphere in its original Parisian style of the 1930s. Considered one of the prime venues in London for promoting the music of Django Reinhardt, Le QuecumBar has great food and wines, delighting its customers with authentic Gypsy Swing live music and cabaret that will bring a unique mood to your evening.
Located a stone’s throw from Battersea Park and offering a good selection of craft beers, reasonably priced wines, and an array of board games, this delightful gastropub is a firm favorite with Battersea locals. Wednesday nights are always crammed full of various local sports teams.
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The Lighthouse Bar
441 Battersea Park RdLocated a stone’s throw from Battersea Park and offering a good selection of craft beers, reasonably priced wines, and an array of board games, this delightful gastropub is a firm favorite with Battersea locals. Wednesday nights are always crammed full of various local sports teams.
Battersea may be slowly building a rep for being ‘South Chelsea’ but it won’t lose its working class roots that easily. The Victoria embraces the best of both worlds. Its unassuming appearance should not be disregarded, the food is amazing, and insanely good value for money, the service is friendly and the drinks very reasonable. It is a hit with locals both old and new, and once you try the halloumi burger, you won’t look back.
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The Victoria
10A Strathearn PlBattersea may be slowly building a rep for being ‘South Chelsea’ but it won’t lose its working class roots that easily. The Victoria embraces the best of both worlds. Its unassuming appearance should not be disregarded, the food is amazing, and insanely good value for money, the service is friendly and the drinks very reasonable. It is a hit with locals both old and new, and once you try the halloumi burger, you won’t look back.
This charming gastropub with great food and an impressive wine and beer selection is arguably one of the finest Geronimo Inn branches. Overlooking Battersea Park, this chic spot is popular with locals, the MIC crowd, and even royalty (both princes have been spotted there). Go on a Sunday and check out the yummy mummies and pugs in handbags. (Book in advance as it’s always super busy.)
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The Prince Albert
85 Albert Bridge RdThis charming gastropub with great food and an impressive wine and beer selection is arguably one of the finest Geronimo Inn branches. Overlooking Battersea Park, this chic spot is popular with locals, the MIC crowd, and even royalty (both princes have been spotted there). Go on a Sunday and check out the yummy mummies and pugs in handbags. (Book in advance as it’s always super busy.)
Food Scene
Flour to the people is the new kid on the block when it comes to Battersea brunches. They serve all your brunch classics (and do them really well) but not only do they make their own sourdough bread, their eggs benedict are served on sourdough muffins which are, frankly, incredible. Their signature dish ‘Toast the People’ allows you unlimited toast with spreads and jams for a very reasonable set price. The best bit? The toasters are on the tables so you can make sure is the perfect colour for you.
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Flour to the People!
573 Battersea Park RdFlour to the people is the new kid on the block when it comes to Battersea brunches. They serve all your brunch classics (and do them really well) but not only do they make their own sourdough bread, their eggs benedict are served on sourdough muffins which are, frankly, incredible. Their signature dish ‘Toast the People’ allows you unlimited toast with spreads and jams for a very reasonable set price. The best bit? The toasters are on the tables so you can make sure is the perfect colour for you.
If you like your brunch simple and cheap then Jack’s is for you. The fry-ups are excellent and served in singles, doubles or triples, meaning that you can have one, two or three of everything on your plate. It’s not fancy and it doesn’t come with bottomless prosecco, but it is good and it’s cheap. Don’t worry though, they serve more than just a fry up, so if you’re looking for pancakes or French toast, Jack’s has got you covered.
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Jack's at the Junction
252 Lavender HillIf you like your brunch simple and cheap then Jack’s is for you. The fry-ups are excellent and served in singles, doubles or triples, meaning that you can have one, two or three of everything on your plate. It’s not fancy and it doesn’t come with bottomless prosecco, but it is good and it’s cheap. Don’t worry though, they serve more than just a fry up, so if you’re looking for pancakes or French toast, Jack’s has got you covered.
Parks & Nature
Battersea Park
Battersea Park RoadEntertainment & Activities
Barnazoo í Battersea Park
A small, charming zoo run by a family.
The capital's first helicopter sightseeing tour that doesn't involve schlepping out of London – because you can choose to board, much more conveniently, at Battersea Heliport. The 20-minute trip mostly follows the route of the Thames, between the Isle of Dogs in the east and Barnes in the west, taking in landmarks including Buckingham Palace and The Shard along the way. It doesn't come cheap but it has to be the most exciting way to get to grips with the layout of the city.
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The London Helicopter
Bridges Court RoadThe capital's first helicopter sightseeing tour that doesn't involve schlepping out of London – because you can choose to board, much more conveniently, at Battersea Heliport. The 20-minute trip mostly follows the route of the Thames, between the Isle of Dogs in the east and Barnes in the west, taking in landmarks including Buckingham Palace and The Shard along the way. It doesn't come cheap but it has to be the most exciting way to get to grips with the layout of the city.