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, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Leisure, and Meeting Venues.
Battersea Hotels
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
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
41 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W
The tenth best hotel in Europe (according to New Yorker's tourist Bible 'Travel and Leisure') is so close to Buckingham Palace you can almost hear the ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W
This is as close to Buckingham Palace as you can get. It's also nearby Victoria station which is not quite as glamorous but very convenient. There ... More
Battersea Entertainment
London > Entertainment > Venue Hire
Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, Nine Elms Lane, Vauxhall, Battersea, London SW8
In the shadow of the Battersea Power Station, the Battersea Barge is a unique venue that's open daily for food, drink and ... More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
231 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London SW11
The pub - if it still fits within the confines of that definition - has a vast outdoor space that is semi-covered with awnings ... More
Battersea Sights and Attractions
London > Attractions > Sights
Circus West, Sopwith Way, Battersea, London SW8
The masterpiece of architect Giles Gilbert Scott, the Grade II listed Battersea Power Station has taken on an iconic status in the capital. With its huge ... More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
4 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London SW8
Helping out man's best friend since 1860, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has become a national institution. It has played a part in several historical episodes ... More
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
Battersea Shopping
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
Unit 102 Avro House Havelock Terrace, Battersea, London SW8
Makeovers... More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
211 Avro House, 7 Havelock Terrace, Battersea, London SW8
Paint and wallpaper... More
London > Shopping > Arts and Crafts
205 Avro House, Haverlock Terrace, Battersea, London SW8
Glassworks... More
Battersea Restaurants
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
153 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, Battersea, London SW8
Italian cuisine. Booking advised.... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
130 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London SW11
Amore Mio is a superb family-run café serving delicious pasta and Italian staples in a friendly, boisterous setting. There's a TV in one corner and you ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
101 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, Battersea, London SW8
... More
Battersea Pubs
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
169 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London SW8
Gastropub ... More
Battersea Leisure
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
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
Battersea Meeting Venues
London > Business > Venue Hire
Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, Nine Elms Lane, Vauxhall, Battersea, London SW8
In the shadow of the Battersea Power Station, the Battersea Barge is a unique venue that's open daily for food, drink and ... More
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