London area of Battersea guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Battersea neighbourhood

The area spreading out from Clapham Junction, which proclaims itself as Britain's busiest railway station, is mainly home to a complementary mix of trendy young professionals and well-to-do families. The transition from one to the other (but not back again!) is a smooth one in the area between-the-commons (Wandsworth and Clapham) known as "nappy valley", where yummy mummies do brunch with their Bugaboos (a "travel system" for babies) along the lovely, bustling Northcote Road with its posh market and pretty cafes. In the early evening, the bars and restaurants take over to cater for the young-trendies and this pocket including Battersea Rise, St John's Road and Lavender Hill prepares to party in style. Going north towards the Thames from Clapham Junction, is a bit less gentrified than the other side of the track but you'll still find lots of good pubs and restaurants along Battersea Park Road as well as the excellent Battersea Park and Children's Zoo and the iconic, disused edifice of Battersea Power Station. This is almost exclusively a residential area and not a hub for hotels, but it's definitely worth a day trip.

See our recommended nearby Battersea Hotels, Events, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, and Meeting Venues.

Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & Spa
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
354 Queenstown Road, SW8
Situated along the River Thames, opposite Battersea Park, Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel is the first UK hotel from the Portuguese Pestana Hotels and Resorts Group. The ... More

 

 

Dolphin House Serviced Apartments
London > Apartment > Apartment
Dolphin Square, SW1V
Dolphin House is a wonderfully quiet spot.The tranquillity is all the more surprising given its close proximity to Victoria, making it convenient for Westminster and Tate ... More

 

 

Holiday Inn Express London-Victoria
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
106 - 110 Belgrave Rd, SW1V
Victoria is one of the great transport hubs of London, a bustling area that offers great connections to the rest of the capital and the South ... More

 

 

Hotels in Battersea

 

Battersea Park Feast Festival
London > Events > Foodie Events
Battersea Park, Albert Bridge Road, Battersea Park, Battersea, London SW11
Meet Michelin star chefs, see live demonstrations and sample food from London's top restaurants at the Battersea Park Feast Festival, which is presented from the team ... More

 

 

Independent Schools Show
London > Events > Business Events
Battersea Park, Albert Bridge Road, Battersea Park, Battersea, London SW11
Aimed towards parents who intend on sending their children into private education, the Independent Schools Show features more than 120 of the UK's finest independent schools ... More

 

 

Santa Run Battersea Park
London > Events > Sporting Events
Battersea Park, Albert Bridge Road, Battersea Park, Battersea, London SW11
Join hundreds of other Santas on a festive run through Battersea Park before relaxing afterwards with mulled wine and Christmas ... More

 

 

Events in Battersea

 

Battersea Power Station
London > Attractions > Sights
188 Kirtling Street, Battersea, London SW8
This riverside power station, the masterpiece of architect Giles Gilbert Scott, Grade II listed Battersea Power Station has taken on an iconic status in the capital. ... More

 

 

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
4 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London SW8
Helping out man’s best friend for over 140 years, Battersea Dog’s Home has become a national institution. It’s played a part in several historical episodes -namely ... More

 

 

Chelsea Bridge
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Adrenalin Village Queenstown Road, Battersea, London SW8
This small suspension bridge links Chelsea with Battersea between Ranelagh Gardens and Battersea Park. The original Chelsea Bridge survived only until the early 1930s when ... More

 

 

Sights and Attractions in Battersea

 

Cosmetics a la Carte
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
Unit 102 Avro House Havelock Terrace, Battersea, London SW8
Makeovers... More

 

 

Shopping in Battersea

 

Metrogusto Bar & Dining Room
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
153 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, , Battersea, London SW8
Italian cuisine. Booking advised.... More

 

 

The Three Bridges
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
152 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London SW8
The pine furniture, copper lampshades and lengthy menu give visitors the impression that Three Bridges is nothing more than a rather pricey version of Strada, tucked ... More

 

 

Restaurants in Battersea

 

The Orange Public House & Hotel
London > Nightlife > Pubs
37 Pimlico Road, Battersea, London SW1W
The Orange Public House and Hotel on Pimlico Road has been lovingly restored to its former glory by the team behind The Thomas Cubitt and The ... More

 

 

Pubs in Battersea

 

Nightlife in Battersea

 

Battersea Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Albert Bridge Road, Battersea Park, Battersea, London SW11
Situated on the south side of the Thames, facing Chelsea, Battersea Park caters for everyone within its 200-acre space. Firstly, there's lots of water - ... More

 

 

Millennium Arena
London > Leisure > Battersea Park, Battersea, London SW11
Although there has been a track here at Battersea Park since the 1920s, the modern facilities were updated as part of a £2.6 million project ... More

 

 

Leisure in Battersea

 

The Boiler House: Battersea Power Station
London > Business > Venue Hire
Gate 2, 188 Kirtling Street, Battersea, London SW8
The Boiler House benefits from being at the heart of one of London's best loved and iconic landmarks, Battersea Power Station. This temporary structure within the ... More

 

 

Battersea Power Station
London > Business > Venue Hire
Battersea Power Station, 188 Kirtling Street, Battersea, London SW8
This riverside power station, the masterpiece of architect Giles Gilbert Scott, Grade II listed Battersea Power Station has taken on an iconic status in the capital. ... More

 

 

The Battersea Barge
London > Business > Venue Hire
Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, Battersea, London SW8
... More

 

 

Meeting Venues in Battersea