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Food Scene
Petite, bright cafe with high ceilings serving espresso drinks and sophisticated light bites.
25 locals recommend
Story Coffee
115 St John's HillPetite, bright cafe with high ceilings serving espresso drinks and sophisticated light bites.
This branch of this popular pizza place (which started as a street food van just a few years ago!) has been hailed as the best pizza spot in London. These circles of deliciousness are made with sourdough flour and cooked in a wood-fired oven for an authentic Italian flavour. The prices are low, and all the booze is organic so you can off-set any pizza guilt with ease.
143 locals recommend
Franco Manca
21 Lordship LnThis branch of this popular pizza place (which started as a street food van just a few years ago!) has been hailed as the best pizza spot in London. These circles of deliciousness are made with sourdough flour and cooked in a wood-fired oven for an authentic Italian flavour. The prices are low, and all the booze is organic so you can off-set any pizza guilt with ease.
Drinks & Nightlife
1786 gastropub with a wood-burning stove, riverside terrace and outdoor barbecue kitchen.
158 locals recommend
The Ship
290 Westferry Rd1786 gastropub with a wood-burning stove, riverside terrace and outdoor barbecue kitchen.
Family-and-dog-friendly pub with rustic, seasonal British food, an open fire and leather sofas.
62 locals recommend
The Woodman
60 Battersea High StFamily-and-dog-friendly pub with rustic, seasonal British food, an open fire and leather sofas.
Comfortable little pub with rustic wood tables, colourful art and a garden, serving eclectic food.
25 locals recommend
The Candlemaker
136 Battersea High StComfortable little pub with rustic wood tables, colourful art and a garden, serving eclectic food.
Parks & Nature
Bishop's Park
Bishop's AvenueClapham Common
Windmill DriveBattersea Park
Battersea Park RoadArts & Culture
Battersea Arts Centre is actually located in a beautiful Grade II listed building in Clapham Junction. A performance space specialising in music, theatre and dance events, it’s hosted everything from local productions to big names such as Punchdrunk and Michael Macintyre over the years.
102 locals recommend
Battersea Arts Centre
Lavender HillBattersea Arts Centre is actually located in a beautiful Grade II listed building in Clapham Junction. A performance space specialising in music, theatre and dance events, it’s hosted everything from local productions to big names such as Punchdrunk and Michael Macintyre over the years.
Shopping
King's Road
King's RoadEssentials
Sainsbury's Local
1-3 Bryanston StEntertainment & Activities
Not keen on any of the blockbusters at the Odeon? Try the Clapham Picture House instead, an independent arthouse cinema which shows a great selection of classic films and cult favourites. They even have their own bar so you can enjoy a glass of wine as you watch a film – heaven!
199 locals recommend
Clapham Picturehouse
76 Venn StNot keen on any of the blockbusters at the Odeon? Try the Clapham Picture House instead, an independent arthouse cinema which shows a great selection of classic films and cult favourites. They even have their own bar so you can enjoy a glass of wine as you watch a film – heaven!