The smart, definitive guide to Vauxhall, London

What's on in Vauxhall

Vauxhall is primarily a residential and business area based in the South of London with a combination of more gentrified as well as social housing. This mix due to a fairly recent increase in the area’s popularity as well as its proximity to the Houses of Parliament which has brought a number of civil servants and Parliament members to the area. Vauxhall has recently become an popular with the gay community as well and its tolerant atmosphere has produced some of the most well-liked nightclubs in London.

Some of the area’s notable current or past residents include Alistair Darling, Chelsea Clinton, Charles Kennedy and John Major.

Vauxhall Venues

Royal Vauxhall Tavern
Best For: it’s predominatly gay clientele and a wide array of events from bingo to comedy nights.
Barcode
Best For: the feeling of partying in the Alien mothership at Vauxhalls’ number one gaybar.
Gasworks Gallery
Best For: admiring the works of emerging new artists.
The Renaissance Rooms
Best For: reliving the fun seventies culture.

Vauxhall Facts

Tube Stops: Vauxhall, Kennington, Oval, Pimlico
Borough: Lambeth