London area of Elephant and Castle guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Elephant and Castle neighbourhood

A wise man once said that all roads lead to Rome but a not-so-wise transport chief once made all buses lead to Elephant and Castle. We're a bit confused about why this might be; it couldn't possibly be for the 1960s faded red monstrosity that is the area's shopping centre, which sits proudly in between the two gigantic concrete roundabouts, Elephant's most famous landmarks, bound together by a labyrinth of dark, foreboding subways. But if the eternal talk of regeneration becomes more than just a pipedream, the Elephant will become more than a forgotten stop on the number 68 to Norwood. Because, let's face it, it's all about Location, Location, Location ''“ the Elephant already has one of London's finest attractions in the Imperial War Museum, and the Ministry of Sound is a Mecca glow-stick clubbers. It doesn't take Kirstie and Phil to work out that its proximity to Waterloo, Westminster and the South Bank means this is potentially a prime piece of real estate for shiny new hotels. And, perchance, maybe even a shiny new shopping centre. At least we can dream.

See our recommended nearby Elephant and Castle Hotels, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.

Elephant and Castle Hotels

in or near Elephant and Castle
Corinthia Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Whitehall Place, SW1A
With 294 bedrooms, multi-level penthouse suites and terraces offering spectacular views of the River Thames, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall - the £300 million restoration of 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
 
 
 
Rosewood London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
252 High Holborn, WC1V
Located in High Holborn, Rosewood London is the most luxurious hotel in the area and is nearby to the capital's main business district and a number ... More
 
 
 

Elephant and Castle Entertainment

in or near Elephant and Castle
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The Coronet Theatre
London > Entertainment > Live Music
28 New Kent Road, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
This 2600-capacity venue hosts some of the most rocking club nights and live music events in town. Starting out life as a Victorian theatre - staging ... More
 
 
 
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The Artworks Elephant
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Elephant Road, Elephant and Castle, London SE17
Repositioning refurbished shipping containers as retail spaces and offices for creative startups, The Artworks Elephant turns Elephant and Castle into "the new Shoreditch", according to the ... More
 
 
 
My Big Fat Greek
London > Entertainment > 16 Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
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Elephant and Castle Sights and Attractions

The best museums, galleries, attractions in or near Elephant and Castle
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Cuming Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
151 Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, London SE17
The worldwide collection of the Cuming Family accompanies exhibitions on the history of Southwark (from Roman times to the 19th century) in this unique museum. The ... More
 
 
 
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IWM London (Imperial War Museums)
London > Attractions > Museums
Lambeth Road, Elephant and Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
The IWM London, the flagship Imperial War Museum which offers a thoughtful look at what day-to-day life is like for both citizens and soldiers in times ... More
 
 
 
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Tibetan Peace Gardens
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
Buddhist garden in the grounds of the Imperial War Museum. Located in the ground of the Imperial War Museum, lies this fitting tribute to peace and the ... More
 
 
 

Elephant and Castle Shopping

The best shops and markets in or near London's Elephant and Castle
La Bodeguita
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
Upper Level, Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
Latin American grocery ... More
 
 
 
Tesco
London > Shopping > Supermarkets
326 Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
The UK’s largest supermarket chain offers all the usual food and household product brands as well as an extensive range of own-brand products. Should cater for ... More
 
 
 
Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre
London > Shopping > Shopping Centres
22 Elephant and Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
The Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre is an iconic eyesore but even its 1960s heritage can't save it now: the shopping centre is for the chop, ... More
 
 
 

Elephant and Castle Restaurants

What are the best dining options in or near Elephant and Castle London?
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Nando's
London > Restaurants > South American restaurants
Unit 4, Metro Central, 119 Newington Green Causway, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
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Dragon Castle
London > Restaurants > Chinese restaurants
100 Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, London SE17
This impressive Cantonese restaurant is one of the first symbols of the glacially slow regeneration of Elephant & Castle. Occupying the attractive ground floor of one ... More
 
 
 
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El Vergel
London > Restaurants > South American restaurants
132 Webber Street, Elephant and Castle, London SE10QL
Tiny Latino restaurant and café tucked away behind Borough tube which is much loved by local office workers and residents. Owned and run by a lovely ... More
 
 
 

Elephant and Castle Pubs

The best pubs in or near London Elephant and Castle.
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Elephant and Castle Pub
London > Nightlife > Pubs
119 Newington Causeway Road, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
After a lengthy closure, the historic Elephant and Castle pub reopened in summer 2016 revealing a re-imagined interior ... More
 
 
 
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Mc & Sons
London > Nightlife > Pubs
160 Union Street, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
Very much a family affair, with roots in Ireland, Mc & Sons is an Irish boozer serving Thai food. ... More
 
 
 
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The Duke of Sussex
London > Nightlife > Pubs
23 Baylis Road, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
Part of Hippo Inns, The Duke of Sussex overlooking Waterloo Millennium Green gives locals a warm and welcoming place to enjoy ... More
 
 
 

Elephant and Castle Nightlife

Elephant and Castle clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
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Corsica Studios
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
Unit 5 Farrell Court, 4-5 Elephant Road, Elephant and Castle, London SE17
A superbly designed two-room club and arts venue that captures the feeling of an illegal party in a squatted industrial space - while still being clean, ... More
 
 
 
Ministry of Sound
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
103 Gaunt Street, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
A massive sound system, huge dancefloor and a staggering roster of big name DJs has made sure of Ministry of Sound's place in clubbing folklore. The ... More
 
 
 
Southopia
London > Nightlife > Bars
146-148 Newington Butts, Elephant and Castle, London SE11
Private members' club for women and their male guests. ... More
 
 
 

Elephant and Castle Leisure

Elephant and Castle gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
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Rebus Tourist Guides
London > Leisure > Activities
33, Vanbrugh Court, Wincott St, Elephant and Castle, London SE11
What is the oldest annual sporting event in the world? Where was the Roman Forum? How do I become Lord Mayor? What was (and is!) the ... More
 
 
 
London Palace Superbowl
London > Leisure > Activities
1st Floor, Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
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UK Thai Chi
London > Leisure > Martial Arts
Arrol House, Rockingham Street, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
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Elephant and Castle Education

in or near Elephant and Castle
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London College Of Communication
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ... More
 
 
 
 
 
Southwark Student Support
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Atkins Education Services, 144 Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, London SE17
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Elephant and Castle Meeting Venues

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course in or near Elephant and Castle.
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Imperial War Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Lambeth Road, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
This museum of 20th-century warfare offers a thoughtful look at what day-to-day life was like for both citizens and soldiers in the two world wars. The ... More
 
 
 
The Coronet Theatre
London > Business > Venue Hire
26-28 New Kent Road, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
This 2600-capacity venue hosts some of the most rocking club nights and live music events in town. Starting out life as a Victorian theare, staging melodramas, ... More
 
 
 
London College of Communication
London > Business > Venue Hire
Elephant and Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ... More
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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