London area of SW8 guide

What to do and where to stay in London's SW8 neighbourhood

The SW8 postcode takes in the area of South Lambeth and Nine Elms, as well as parts of Vauxhall and Battersea. Largely a residential area, SW8 is centred on the New Covent Market, a large wholesale fruit, vegetables and flowers market. The name Lambeth means "landing place for lambs" in Old English and refers to a harbour on the Thames where lambs were either shipped from or to, back as late as the 11th century. There's a large Portuguese community in South Lambeth and many bars and restaurants with a strong connection to both Portugal and Madeira are located on the South Lambeth Road. The derelict Battersea Power Station, with its iconic four towers, is also found in SW8. Vauxhall is renowned for its gay nightlife scene, with the famous pub the Royal Vauxhall Tavern and nightclub Fire particularly popular.

See our recommended nearby SW8 Hotels, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, and Meeting Venues.

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

 

 

Central House Hotel Victoria
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
39 Belgrave Road, SW1V
Located near some of the biggest London tourist attractions Central House Hotel offers convenient accommodation for travellers looking for budget hotels in London Victoria. With comfortable ... More

 

 

Hotels in SW8

 

Battersea Power Station
London > Attractions > Sights
188 Kirtling Street, SW8, 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

 

 

Purple Dragon
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Grosvenor Waterside, 30 Gatliff Road, SW8, London SW1W
Purple Dragon is a dream playground, kindergarten, day nursery and private members' for kids. Relocated from its original location in Battersea, the exclusive club occupies ... More

 

 

Tate Britain
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Millbank, SW8, London SW1P
Overlooking the River Thames, Tate Britain was originally founded through the philanthropy of the sugar magnate Sir Henry Tate. The Tate legacy now encompasses three other ... More

 

 

Sights and Attractions in SW8

 

Lassco House & Garden
London > Shopping > House and Garden
Brunswick House, 30 Wandsworth Road, Vauxhall, SW8, London SW8
Architectural salvage produces the most gloriously mismatched collection of pieces, all housed in this disused church. Stock changes constantly; look for anything from stuffed animals to ... More

 

 

Shopping in SW8

 

Goya Pimlico
London > Restaurants > Spanish restaurants
34 Lupus Street, Pimlico, , SW8, London SW1V
Spanish cuisine. ... More

 

 

Pizza Express
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
46 Moreton Street, SW8, London SW1V
Pizza Express has become something of a London institution. Serving consistently excellent Italian pizzas quickly in pleasant unfussy surroundings, this is always a convenient and acceptable ... More

 

 

Hot Stuff
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
19 Wilcox Road, SW8, London SW8
First impressions of Hot Stuff are that this is simply a cheap Indian takeaway with a little bit of seating. The budget tables and chairs, plate ... More

 

 

Restaurants in SW8

 

Morpeth Arms
London > Nightlife > Pubs
58 Millibank, SW8, London SW1P
Built in 1845, The Morpeth Arms is said to be haunted by a long dead prisoner who used to be locked up at the nearby Millbank ... More

 

 

Pubs in SW8

 

Fire
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, SW8, London SW8
London's biggest and best gay venue, Fire hosts a cluster of different club nights including more and more straight-friendly one-off parties over the weekends. Newly redesigned ... More

 

 

Nightlife in SW8

 

Leisure in SW8

 

The Boiler House: Battersea Power Station
London > Business > Venue Hire
Gate 2, 188 Kirtling Street, SW8, 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

 

 

Tate Britain
London > Business > Venue Hire
Millbank, SW8, London SW1P
Conference facilities can accomodate up to 1550 people.... More

 

 

Westminster Boating Base
London > Business > Venue Hire
136 Grosvenor Road, SW8, London SW1V
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Meeting Venues in SW8