London area of Wandsworth guide

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

Named after the River Wandle, a small stream which flows into the Thames, Wandsworth contains a self-contained pocket of period cottages and terraced houses known as The Tonsleys which have remained relatively unchanged as the modern world whizzed by. The nearby Wandsworth roundabout is a terrible eyesore and the river front, a former wharf area, is now dominated by new apartment blocks (and the popular Ship pub, which still stands, defiantly). But just beyond Wandsworth Town station lies the Old York Road which, thanks to the widening of pavements and doing-up of shop fronts, has been totally transformed in recent years. The place has a distinctively villagey atmosphere, and bustles thanks to a number of restaurants, pubs, cafes and independent shops. Right opposite the station, The Alma pub is a great spot with not only an excellent restaurant but also 20 hotel rooms on offer to book at great rates. Nearby, next to Wandsworth Common, is Chez Bruce, the restaurant where Gordon Ramsey learned his trade. The Headquarters of Young & Co, whose Ram Brewery has been producing beer since 1581, is also in Wandsworth, while the BBC TV series Outnumbered was filmed in the vicinity.

See our recommended nearby Wandsworth Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, and Nightlife.

Wandsworth Shopping

The best shops and markets in or near London's Wandsworth
The London Door Company
London > Shopping > House and Garden
155 St Johns Hill, Wandsworth, London SW11
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Tablemakers
London > Shopping > House and Garden
153 St John's Hill, Wandsworth, London SW11
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Wrapit
London > Shopping > Specialists
340 Old York Road, Wandsworth, London SW18
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Wandsworth Restaurants

What are the best dining options in or near Wandsworth London?
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Ben's Canteen
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
140 St John's Hill, Wandsworth, London SW11
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Adulis Clapham Junction
London > Restaurants > African restaurants
112 St Johns Hill, Wandsworth, London SW11
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Powder Keg Diplomacy
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
147 St John's Hill, Wandsworth, London SW11
On St John's Hill in Clapham, Powder Keg Diplomacy presents delightful seasonal British cuisine with an historical edge. Vintage-style cocktails and classic British beers can be ... More
 
 
 

Wandsworth Pubs

The best pubs in or near London Wandsworth.
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The Alma
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
499 Old York Road, Wandsworth, London SW18
Opposite Wandsworth Town station and on the corner of the lively Old York Road, The Alma has grown and grown over the years. Initially a simple ... More
 
 
 
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King's Arms, Wandsworth
London > Nightlife > Pubs
94-96 Wandsworth High Street, Wandsworth, London SW18
Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Wandsworth High Street, the huge garden at the King's Arms is a real find. Run ... More
 
 
 
County Arms
London > Nightlife > Pubs
345 Trinity Road, Wandsworth, Wandsworth, London SW18
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Wandsworth Nightlife

Wandsworth clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Boom
London > Nightlife > Bars
165 St. John's Hill, Wandsworth, London SW11
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