Guidebook for Kennington
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The Oval
Kennington OvalIt's great to watch the cricket!
Royal Vauxhall Tavern
372 Kennington LnA famous LGBT pub and bar.
Pizza Express
316 Kennington RdGreat deals on pizzas!
A place to play or picnic. Popular with joggers and skateboarders.
108 locals recommend
Kennington Park
Kennington Park RoadA place to play or picnic. Popular with joggers and skateboarders.
Gandhi's
347 Kennington RdVery popular with politicians. One of our favourite Indians!
Cleaver Square
Cleaver SquareIn summer, you can play boules in the middle of the square
Fantastic theatre. It's quite fringe and alternative-y with a good dose of LGBT and black theatre that you wouldn't see anywhere else.
13 locals recommend
Ovalhouse
385 Coldharbour LaneFantastic theatre. It's quite fringe and alternative-y with a good dose of LGBT and black theatre that you wouldn't see anywhere else.
The White Bear
138 Kennington Park RdHalf sports pub, half theatre... The best of both worlds.
Our dry cleaners... Handy if you're here on business and need dry cleaning complete or clothes taken up.
Oval Quality Cleaners
30 Clapham RdOur dry cleaners... Handy if you're here on business and need dry cleaning complete or clothes taken up.
This very handy corner store is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is only a few minutes walk from us.
84 locals recommend
Nisa Local
400-404 York WayThis very handy corner store is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is only a few minutes walk from us.
The largest supermarket near us, in case you want to stock up with British food to take home.
98 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Kennington LaneThe largest supermarket near us, in case you want to stock up with British food to take home.
In case you can't live without a gym, PureGym offers day passes for £5.99. It's quite new, very modern and has good equipment.
11 locals recommend
PureGym London Oval
4,4A,5,5A Brixton RdIn case you can't live without a gym, PureGym offers day passes for £5.99. It's quite new, very modern and has good equipment.
World famous, it's one of people's favourite tourist destinations and you get some great views of London.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
World famous, it's one of people's favourite tourist destinations and you get some great views of London.
This cathedral has a beautiful gothic structure and it's warm and welcoming. It is free to visit and has a stained glass window dedicated to William Shakespeare.
33 locals recommend
Southwark Cathedral
London BridgeThis cathedral has a beautiful gothic structure and it's warm and welcoming. It is free to visit and has a stained glass window dedicated to William Shakespeare.
At about £21 per ticket, The London Dungeon is very expensive, but many people love learning about London's dark past and being scared in the process. Important to book early.
234 locals recommend
The London Dungeon
Westminster Bridge RoadAt about £21 per ticket, The London Dungeon is very expensive, but many people love learning about London's dark past and being scared in the process. Important to book early.
This is the Archbishop of Canterbury's official residence. It's not open for visitors, but has a lovely facade and is next to the Garden Museum which has a lovely cafe.
37 locals recommend
Lambeth Palace
This is the Archbishop of Canterbury's official residence. It's not open for visitors, but has a lovely facade and is next to the Garden Museum which has a lovely cafe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Toulouse Lautrec
140 Newington ButtsExcellent French restaurant
A hidden pub, beloved by locals and their friends. Can be very busy in summer as it's very popular...
116 locals recommend
Prince of Wales
Cleaver SquareA hidden pub, beloved by locals and their friends. Can be very busy in summer as it's very popular...
This is quite a new Thai restaurant. The food is excellent and they stock a great range of ciders.
47 locals recommend
Oaka at the Mansion House
48 Kennington Park RdThis is quite a new Thai restaurant. The food is excellent and they stock a great range of ciders.
The Dog House
293 Kennington RdAnother popular Kennington pub.
Food Scene
Thai Ming
1-5 Windmill RowGood Thai restaurant
The Oval Lounge bar & kitchen
24 Clapham RoadRelaxed bar for drinks, snacks or a meal.