London area of Stockwell guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Stockwell neighbourhood

With good transport links and a diverse ethnic and cultural mix, Stockwell is one of south London's up-and-coming areas. Its name is thought to derive from "stoc", the old English word for a tree trunk or post. From the 13th to 19th centuries, Stockwell was a rural manor on the edge of London, including market gardens and the famous naturalist John Tradesant's botanical garden. Today, this area of Lambeth is home to London's largest Portuguese population which settled in the area in the 60s and 70s alongside Stockwell's many Afro-Caribbean and West African inhabitants. Heavily bombed in World War II, Stockwell contains a large amount of social housing, while famous former and current residents include Vincent Van Gogh (briefly), Joanna Lumley, Roger Moore and Will Self. Stockwell Tube was the location of the controversial police shooting of innocent Brazilian electrician Jean Charles de Menezes in 2005 following the July bombings.

See our recommended nearby Stockwell Hotels, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, and Education.

Stockwell Hotels

in or near Stockwell

Dolphin House Serviced Apartments
London > Apartment > Apartment
Dolphin Square, SW1V
Dolphin House is a wonderfully quiet spot.The tranquillity is all the more surprising given its close proximity to Victoria, making it convenient for Westminster and Tate ... More

41 Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
41 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W
The tenth best hotel in Europe (according to New Yorker's tourist Bible 'Travel and Leisure') is so close to Buckingham Palace you can almost hear the ... More

The Rubens at the Palace Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W
This is as close to Buckingham Palace as you can get. It's also nearby Victoria station which is not quite as glamorous but very convenient. There ... More

Hotels in Stockwell

Stockwell Sights and Attractions

The best museums, galleries, attractions in or near Stockwell

South Lambeth Library
London > Attractions > Museums
180 South Lambeth Road, Lambeth, Stockwell, London SW8
In the heart of Lambeth's Portugese community, the South Lambeth Library offers a wide range of books, videos and CD's in addition a smaller collection of ... More

Sights and Attractions in Stockwell

Stockwell Shopping

The best shops and markets in or near London's Stockwell

St Mark's Church Grounds
London > Shopping > Markets
Kennington Park Road, Stockwell, London SE11
Farmers market. Currently there are organic vegetable stalls, two fishmongers, pie stalls, bakery stalls, coffee stand, plus biscuits, fish cakes, and other yummy things. ... More

Sacconi String Quartet
London > Shopping > Hire Shops
60-62 Clapham Road, Stockwell, London SW9
... More

Shopping in Stockwell

Stockwell Restaurants

What are the best dining options in or near Stockwell London?

Adulis
London > Restaurants > African restaurants
44 Brixton Road, Stockwell, London SW9
Eritrean cuisine. Separate room for parties ... More

Bar Estrela
London > Restaurants > Mediterranean restaurants
111 South Lambeth Road, Stockwell, London SW8
Portuguese cuisine. ... More

Oval Tandoori
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
64a / 66 Brixton Road, Oval, Stockwell, London SW9
Indian/South Asian Cuisine... More

Restaurants in Stockwell

Stockwell Pubs

The best pubs in or near London Stockwell.

The Vauxhall Griffin
London > Nightlife > Pubs
8 Wyvil Road, Vauxhall, Stockwell, London SW8
The Vauxhall Griffin is as well known for its award winning ales as it is for events. There's a weekly quiz night, a cinema room and ... More

Pubs in Stockwell