London area of South London guide
What to do and where to stay in London's South London neighbourhood
The River Thames splits London into two parts and the southern part includes the historic central areas of Southwark, Lambeth, Bankside and maritime Greenwich. The boroughs which make up South London are Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton and Wandsworth. Compared to North London, South London is only served by a small section of the London Underground, although the overland train network is excellent. The area has its own regional newspaper, the South London Press, based in Streatham. Gatwick Airport is located below South London in Sussex.
See our recommended nearby South London Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.
South London Entertainment
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Clapham Grand, 21-25 St John's Hill, South London, London SW11
The Comedy Carnival cavorts through The Clapham Grand every Saturday and Leicester Square's Sound every Friday featuring award-winning international comedians from all over the globe. These ... More
South London Sights and Attractions
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Jews Row, Wandsworth, South London, London SW18
Double-decker bus tours.... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Smuggler's Way Wandsworth WANDSWORTH, South London, London SW18
Waste transfer station and recycling centre. Visitors can see the machinery at work including the co... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Milliners House, Riverside Quarter Eastfields Avenue, South London, London SW18
Located on London's south Bank, Maestro Arts encourages both art collectors and members of the public to visit, whether it's to purchase artwork or simply to ... More
South London Shopping

London > Shopping > House and Garden
8 Grant Road, South London, London SW11
Handmade wooden beds, matresses and furniture that are a class above your average flat packed homeware. All the timber is ethically sourced and fairly traded, with ... More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
96 Alma Road, South London, London SW18
Curtains and Blinds... More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
Weir Road, South London, London SW18
A chain of DIY superstores. Homebase sells wood, fixtures and fittings, paints and tools. They also provide in-store wood cutting and paint mixing services.... More
South London Restaurants

London > Restaurants > Gastropub
499 Old York Road, South London, London SW18
Opposite Wandsworth Town station and on the corner of the lively Old York Road, The Alma has grown and grown over the years. Initially a simple ... More

London > Restaurants > 350 Old York Road, Wandsworth Town, South London, London SW18
For Moroccan day-to-night dining in Wandsworth Town head to Doukan where the tagines comes courtesy of Khalil Abdesslem, who also own Nomades food company, specialists in ... More

London > Restaurants > Gastropub
41 Jews Row, South London, London SW18
Nestled on the edge of the Thames a stone's throw from Wandsworth Bridge and (strategically) just around the corner from Young's brewery, The Ship is often ... More
South London Pubs

London > Restaurants > Gastropub
499 Old York Road, South London, London SW18
Opposite Wandsworth Town station and on the corner of the lively Old York Road, The Alma has grown and grown over the years. Initially a simple ... More

London > Restaurants > Gastropub
41 Jews Row, South London, London SW18
Nestled on the edge of the Thames a stone's throw from Wandsworth Bridge and (strategically) just around the corner from Young's brewery, The Ship is often ... More

London > Nightlife > Pubs
Baltimore House, Juniper Drive, South London, London SW18
Refurbished, inside and out, in 2019 The Waterfront by Wandsworth Bridge is the perfect place for a pint when the weather perks up. This eclectic British ... More
South London Nightlife

London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
21-25 St John's Hill, Clapham, South London, London SW11
Opened in 1900, The Grand is a beautiful and historic former music hall that has since been home ... More
South London Leisure
London > Leisure > Extreme Sports
Battersea Youth Centre, Hope Street, South London, London SW11
Skating & Rollerhockey ... More
London > Leisure > Fitness
122A Plough Road, South London, London SW11
Fitness Club ... More
South London Education
London > Education > Cookery Courses
6 Morie Street, South London, London SW18
London's first Corporate Cookery Centre, Venturi's Table in Wandsworth is custom-built to provide fun cookery experiences for groups of business professionals. Two large, state-of-the-art kitchens cater ... More
London > Education > Adult Education
51 Hugon Road, South London, London SW6
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South London Meeting Venues
London > Business > Venue Hire
Smugglers Way, Battersea, South London, London SW18
There are very few hotels in this sort of price range in London that put you so close to such an attractive stretch of the river. ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
200 York Road, Battersea, South London, London SW11
This affordable and incredibly comfortable hotel sits on the southern banks of the Thames. Boasting a wonderfully convenient location, guests can pop to Chelsea to ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
21-25 St John's Hill, Clapham Junction, South London, London SW11
Grand venue for a cheery, beer-soaked night out. It's got a high-ceilinged, galleried hall and a luminous dancefloor that you might expect to find in the ... More
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