Grab your closest friends and hit the town tonight! Battersea is a fantastic entertainment hub full of some of the best independent bars in South London. Whether you’re looking to unwind with your favourite drink or want to put on your dancing shoes and boogie, here’s 7 best Battersea bars to dance the night away!
The Southsider
56 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1EG
Famous for taking their drink seriously, but not themselves, the team at The Southsider Cocktail Club are experienced, innovative and a damn good laugh! With a happy hour between 5pm and 9pm, enjoy their specially curated drinks that are truly delicious! The Southsider achieves the goal of creating a fantastic neighbourhood hang-out, where locals can gather and dance away the stresses of the work week. With cosy booths and exposed brick, the theming here is top notch and immersive! Bring along your South London Club card and get 10% off!
The Southsider Cocktail Club
Lost Society
339 Battersea Park Road SW11 4LS
Lost Society is the ‘no nonsense all day hangout’ you’ve been looking for! Whether it’s afternoon drinks or late night celebrations, this bar and kitchen is the place to be, with stunning theming, delicious food and speciality craft beers, wines and cocktails. They often have live music at this bar too, so you may even find your new favourite local band here! Selections from their menu include stone baked pizzas, sticky wings, juicy burgers, skinny salads and wraps. Don’t forget your South London Club card and get 10% off your bill Monday - Friday and free entry and queue jump on Sat night.
Lost Society Battersea
The Latchmere
503 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London SW11 3BW
The Latchmere pub is part of a small collection of South London hangouts run by local boys Tom Peake, Mark Reynolds and Nick Fox, who opened their first pub, The Abbeville, in Clapham in 2003. The Latchmere does the ‘simple things well’ with perfectly-stored beers, including award-winning ales we think you must try when you visit! There’s always something new here, with the team often releasing seasonal drinks and fresh food dishes to explore. The first floor of this pub is also home to Theatre503, an independent theatre that produces incredible shows from new writers.
The Latchmere
Mondo Brewing Company
86 Stewards Road, Battersea, SW8 4UG
Mondo Brewing Company is a microbrewery hidden on a quiet road near Battersea Park Station that is truly a gem of South London. The owners chose the word mondo - meaning world in Italian - because they felt it best represented the styles of beer they brew, their collective experiences around the world and their influences coming from so many different cultures.The Mondo Tap House creates the perfect atmosphere to enjoy their brewed concoctions, with 15 different taps to choose from! Take advantage of your South London Club card membership and get 10% off!
Mondo Brewing
The Magic Garden
231 Battersea Park Road SW11 4LG
Famed for their eccentric garden, raucous roster of live music nights and their adventurous yet comforting menu of delicious dishes, The Magic Garden is a beloved local pub with a varied and amiable clientele. Other than the food, drinks and general warm pub atmosphere, The Magic Garden transforms at the weekend into an exciting and independent live music venue. From Jazz, Folk and Bluegrass to Reggae, Soul and Rock 'n' Roll, there’s something for everyone’s music tastes! With your South London Club card, you can even get 10% off all food and drink Monday - Friday!
The Magic Garden
The Candlemaker
136 Battersea High Street SW11 3JR
From its menu bursting with new flavours each week, to their sixties-inspired decor with colourful pop art and psychedelic imagery, this pub should be your next hangout this weekend! Eat, drink and socialise at The Candlemaker, with its warm and welcoming atmosphere you and your friends will fall in love with. One of our favourite menu items we think you must try is the Dirty DBL: double beef patty, double cheese, Texan bean chilli, jalapeños, salad and planet sauce! Be sure to check out their weekly set of fun events: there’s never a dull moment here!
The Candlemaker
The Woodman
60 Battersea High St, Battersea, London SW11 3HX
Tucked away in the backstreets of Battersea, The Woodman is the epitome of your traditional English pub, with exposed brick fireplaces and cosy big armchairs. Treat yourself to home-cooked meals and soothing wines to wash it all down in this calming atmosphere. However, don’t be deceived, as this pub can also be lively and friendly, attracting many locals looking for a good time! We especially recommend choosing your meal from the steak menu to have your meat just the way you like it!
The Woodman, Battersea High Street
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