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Be At One

Be At One

Super tasty cocktails and a fantastic happy hour, where all cocktails are 2-4-1. The staff are so friendly and there's a good vibe here on a Friday and Saturday night.

Caffettino

Caffettino

The best Italian cappuccino in London and friendly people too!

The Northcote

The Northcote

This rustic pub should be your first stop when going for drinks along Northcote Road. They also serve great pub grub.

Powder Keg Diplomacy

Powder Keg Diplomacy

Always worth a visit for a drink or two. The cocktails are original, homemade and more a piece of art for all your senses. The in-house infused eucalyptus gin is wonderful stuff and the wine list has been composed with imagination and care.

The Prince Albert

The Prince Albert

Perfect for a post-park refreshment, this traditional pub opposite Battersea Park's Albert Gate has plenty of tables outside.

Pizza Metro

Pizza Metro

A cheerful Neapolitan restaurant with a wood burning oven famed for its metre-long pizzas and great social atmosphere and service.

Battersea Arts Centre

Battersea Arts Centre

Whether you're into theatre, comedy or the fantastic annual ale festival, Battersea Arts Centre always has something interesting on.

The Harbour

The Harbour

A great place for lunch on a sunny day overlooking Chelsea Harbour.

The Chelsea Ram

The Chelsea Ram

A charming pub with rustic interiors set in the middle of a quiet residential area. It serves fantastic food and has seating outside too.

Chelsea Physic Garden

Chelsea Physic Garden

A must for anyone interested in botanics and horticulture. They put on lots of workshops throughout the year and there's a fantastic Christmas fair too.

Wyndham House

Wyndham House

A family-run butchers selling not only meats, but deli items, cheeses and condiments.

Jack's at the Junction

Jack's at the Junction

Great breakfasts and always busy!

The Latchmere

The Latchmere

A lovely pub in Battersea with a great garden at the back!

The Jam Tree

The Jam Tree

There are endless food and drink establishments around Clapham Common that have a lively atmosphere and The Jam Tree is included in these. It's amazing in the summer, as the whole front opens up into a terrace. They also do bottomless prosecco brunch at the weekend.

Parsons Green

Parsons Green

A lovely triangular green that is the centrepiece of this delightful area.

Why not explore the nearby areas of Clapham Junction, Battersea, Imperial Wharf, Wandsworth Common, Chelsea, Wandsworth, Clapham, Fulham, Nine Elms and Clapham North

"Historically, Battersea was situated in Surrey, with the land used mainly for farming. Lavender - giving its name to Lavender Hill - asparagus and pig breeding were just some of its main agricultural outputs."

Clapham Junction is the busiest station in Britain measured by the number of trains passing through there every day.

Stephanie Kele

Northcote Road, Battersea is a fantastic place to grab a bite to eat, pick up fresh groceries or go for a drink after work.

William Campbell

Beautiful nighttime views from Chelsea Harbour make you feel at the epicentre of the greatest global city...

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