Why Battersea and Nine Elms are Great Places to Work and Play

Offices in London’s southwest bring natural open spaces, stunning office spaces and some of the best restaurants the capital has to offer. Two of the areas undergoing incredible regeneration are Battersea and Nine Elms. Now, with the extended Northern Line, the area is booming with an enticing array of cafes, bars, shops and attractive properties.

The new Underground stations have also led to an influx in businesses keen to set up homes in the area. If you’re finding yourself looking for offices in Battersea and Nine Elms, or if you’re just starting to work in the area, let us help you navigate the city’s newest ‘it’ neighbourhood.

Commuting to Battersea

Battersea stations

Battersea Power Station Underground Station, Zone 1
Northern Line, SW8

Battersea Park Railway Station, Zone 2, SW8 4BH
Queenstown Road Railway Station, Zone 2, SW8 4LP
Clapham Junction Railway Station, Zone 2, SW11 2QP

Battersea buses

19, 37, 39, 44, 77, 87, 137, 156, 170, 319, 337, 345, 452

Uber Boat by Thames Clipper Riverboat

Battersea Power Station Pier, Central Zone, Riverside Walk, SW8 5BN

Commuting to Nine Elms

Nine Elms stations

Nine Elms Underground Station, Zone 1
Northern Line, SW8

Vauxhall Underground Station, Zone 1 & 2
Victoria Line, SW8

Vauxhall Railway Station, Zone 1 & 2, SW8 1SS

Nine Elms buses

156, 344, 436, 452, 87, P5

Things To Do In Battersea and Nine Elms

Whether you’re working in and around Battersea and Nine Elms or are looking for offices to rent in the area, you’re never going to be short of things to do away from the workplace. Here, life ticks along at a happy, upbeat pace, whether you’re milling around the shops, cafes and bars on Northcote Road or enjoying the many green spaces the area is known for.

Clapham Grand

The Clapham Grand is an ex-music hall that’s known for its live music, comedy nights and book slams, making it a great place to relax after work and build that all-important team culture. Whether you want to let loose at one of the many club nights, take part in a few games of Bingo or even hire the Victorian hall for a corporate day, the iconic Clapham Grand is your answer.

Northcote Road Market

Not to be missed, Northcote Road Market is open Monday - Saturday and is one of the city’s best markets. You can find delicious workplace sustenance such as cured meats, olives and cakes, ideal for treating your team or for meeting snacks. Or, go lunchtime shopping for vintage clothing and jewellery. But, more importantly, street food vendors offer freshly cooked pizza, hog roast, pasta and curry — the sort of food that makes you want to leave your lunchbox at home every day.

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Featured office space in Battersea and Nine Elms

Kirtling Street Nine Elms

London,  SW11 8BU

An art deco oasis boasting luxury amenities at Battersea Power Station

Guide Price

£379 per desk / monthly

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2 Eaton Gate

London,  SW1W 9BJ

A sophisticated, expansive office space just off London’s fashionable Sloane Square

Guide Price

£900 per desk / monthly

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Havelock Terrace

London,  SW8 4AS

Bright and versatile coworking spaces in well-connected Wandsworth

Guide Price

£120 per desk / monthly

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Best for team building

Offices in Battersea and Nine Elms give you easy access to some excellent social spots, while the nearby amenities and general walkability of the area, along with the excellent transport links, make Battersea and Nine Elms somewhere hybrid and remote workers want to commute to.

The Four Thieves

One of the oldest venues in the area, The Four Thieves has regular comedy, music and quiz nights, making it a great spot to unwind with the team after work. It even has a karaoke room for a morale-boosting team singalong and a full arcade with a professional remote-control race track that spans most of the floor to get the competition going.

DNA VR

Located in the regenerated Battersea Power Station, the DNA VR flagship offers more than 50 virtual experiences, hidden under the railway arches. Choose from virtual reality offerings, such as escape rooms, multiplayer games and the signature free-roaming experiences.

The Magic Garden

The Magic Garden Pub on Battersea Park Road is a charming space with a large outdoor area and covered sofas where you can kick back after a hard day’s work. It hosts regular live music and events, serves excellent food and creates a festival atmosphere with its relaxed and colourful cocktail lounge.

Birdies Battersea

Birdies Battersea combines crazy golf with a cocktail bar to create a fun-packed office escape. You can putt your way to enhanced collaboration and better cross-team communication at the uniquely designed 9-hole obstacle course, situated next to the redeveloped Battersea Power Station.

Best for out-of-office meetings

Sometimes, a change of scene can freshen you up, shift your perspective and get you thinking outside the box. Whether you want to impress a client with your nearby amenities or have an informal meeting with your team, here are some perfect spots for those out-of-office meetings.

Cinnamon Kitchen

Situated on the bank of the River Thames, Cinnamon Kitchen offers inventive and modern Indian cuisine and spice-infused cocktails served in a sleek, urban setting. Here, street food is the star, making it a great spot for out-of-office meetings and rumbling stomachs.

Tapas Brindisa

The Spanish tapas restaurant Tapas Brindisa offers proper Spanish tapas and drinks overlooking the Thames. Perfect for lunchtime meetings when you need a change of scenery and a bite to eat, the restaurant also comes with fast WiFi, should you need it for any informal meetings.

Wright Brothers

Get great seafood and riverside views at the Wright Brothers fish restaurant, situated beside the iconic Battersea Power Station. With its legendary Oyster Happy Hour — £1 an oyster every Monday to Friday from 3-6 pm — you can impress your clients without breaking the budget.

Megan’s at the Power Station

Situated right on the waterfront, Megan’s at the Power Station is the ideal backdrop for a more informal out-of-office meeting or a lunchtime catch-up with a client. With a choice between outdoor seating, indoor booths and bar stools with a pared-back design, Megan’s provides the space and atmosphere for any occasion.

Best for wellbeing

Happy workers are productive workers, which is why you should make wellness a top priority. Even with its central location, Battersea and Nine Elms have an abundance of green spaces, with local gyms and leisure centres to relax and refresh your teams.

Battersea Park

With Clapham Common to the west and Wandsworth Common to the east, the area of Battersea and Nine Elms is often referred to as “between the commons”. However, it’s not short of its own expansive green space.

Battersea Park is a 200-acre Victorian Park with ecological areas, a children’s zoo, sports facilities and the Pump House Gallery, which has regularly changing exhibitions, workshops and projects. This is an excellent place for a walking meeting, a lunchtime jog or to walk the dog from your dog-friendly office.

Battersea gyms

Renowned for its high-energy, music-focused ‘party on a bike’, Boom Cycle’s flagship studio is conveniently located at Battersea Power Station in Circus West Village. If you prefer your workouts to be slightly more serene, try the nearby Latchmere Leisure Centre, with its well-equipped gym, regular classes and 25-metre swimming pool.

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