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Kennington and Oval area guide

Exploring Kennington and Oval? Discover all the the best things to eat, drink, see and do in SE11

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While it might be deceptively residential, Kennington and it's sibling Oval pack quite the punch. Just half a mile south of the river Thames, the area is a hop, skip and a jump from the parliamentary division bell, which gives MPs about eight minutes to peg it back to Westminster if there's an important vote about to happen. 

The star in Kennington's crown is the Kia Oval cricket ground. However, this south-but-central location has plenty of other attractions and things going on. There are numerous bars, pubs and restaurants, as well as some fab shops. Also, not only is it well served by the Northern Line - Kennington being the spot in south London that splits the line into two branches - but it's walking distance to places like VauxhallCamberwell and Stockwell. Not too shabby. 

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Things to do in Kennington and Oval

Bars and pubs in Kennington and Oval

The Tankard

The Tankard

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4

Charlie Chaplin’s old local, taken on by the Draft House chain.

Mother Kelly’s

Mother Kelly’s

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 3 of 4

A bottle shop and taproom housed in a roomy railway arch on the Kennington periphery.

The Duchy Arms

The Duchy Arms

  • 4 out of 5 stars

A local gastropub serving burgers, hot dogs, roasts and specials with regular drinks deals. 

Priory Arms

Priory Arms

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4

An awesome pub tucked away down a residential street with cask ale, craft kegs and burgers. 

Restaurants in Kennington and Oval

Jihwaja

Jihwaja

  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4

Pop in for authentic Korean food, a bar and karaoke. 

Hotels near Kennington and Oval

The perfect weekend in Kennington and Oval

Visit: Vauxhall City Farm

Visit: Vauxhall City Farm

With more than 100 animals, an ecology garden and allotments, reconnect with nature in the centre of London.