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, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.

Elephant and Castle Hotels

in or near Elephant and Castle

Novotel London City South
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
53 61 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1
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Holiday Inn Express London Southwark
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
103-109 Southwark Street, SE1
Located in the bustling heart of London's arts scene, with the capital's finest theatres, concert halls and cinemas just a short stroll away, this is a ... More

Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
18 Albert Embankment, SE1
For understated chic this hotel on the banks of the Thames opposite the Tate Britain is a top choice. The rooms are clean and modern and ... More

Hotels in Elephant and Castle

Elephant and Castle Entertainment

in or near Elephant and Castle

The Coronet Theatre
London > Entertainment > Live Music
28 New Kent Road, London, 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

My Big Fat Greek
London > Entertainment > 16 Elephant & Castle, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
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Entertainment in Elephant and Castle

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, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
Latin American grocery ... More

Tesco
London > Shopping > Supermarkets
326 Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, London, 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, London, 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

Shopping in Elephant and Castle

Elephant and Castle Restaurants

What are the best dining options in or near Elephant and Castle London?

Nando's
London > Restaurants > South American restaurants
Unit 4, Metro Central, 119 Newington Green Causway, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
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Starbucks
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
22 Princes Street, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
The ubiquitous Seattle based coffee shop can unsurprisingly be found all over London. Thanks to its market saturation policy, branches resemble the Capital’s buses by always ... More

Pizzeria Castello
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
20 Walworth Road, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
Pizza & Pasta ... More

Restaurants in Elephant and Castle

Elephant and Castle Pubs

The best pubs in or near London Elephant and Castle.

Goose and Firkin
London > Nightlife > Pubs
47 Borough Road, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
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The Gladstone
London > Nightlife > Pubs
64 Lant Street, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
Gay friendly.... More

The Grand Union
London > Nightlife > Pubs
111 Kennington Road, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE11
There are several pubs dotted around town all called The Grand Union - and all of them owned by the same group, Canyon Entertainment Ltd. - ... More

Pubs in Elephant and Castle

Elephant and Castle Nightlife

Elephant and Castle clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.

Corsica Studios
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
Unit 5 Farrell Court, Elephant Road, London, 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, London, 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

Nightlife in Elephant and Castle

Elephant and Castle Leisure

Elephant and Castle gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.

London Palace Superbowl
London > Leisure > Activities
1st Floor, Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
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Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre
London > Leisure > Fitness
22 Elephant & Castle, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
Boxing & Fitness Club ... More

Riley American Pool & Snooker Club
London > Leisure > Games
4-8 Walworth Road, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
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Leisure in Elephant and Castle

Elephant and Castle Education

in or near Elephant and Castle

London College Of Communication
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, London, 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

London South Bank University
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
103 Borough Road, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
London South Bank University started life as the Borough Polytechnic Institute and has been part of the local landscape for since 1892 making it one of ... More

London Executive Schools
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
5 Westminster Bridge Road, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1
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Education in Elephant and Castle

Elephant and Castle Meeting Venues

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course in or near Elephant and Castle.

The Coronet Theatre
London > Business > Venue Hire
26-28 New Kent Road, London, 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, London, 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

Ministry of Sound
London > Business > Venue Hire
103 Gaunt Street, London, 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

Meeting Venues in Elephant and Castle