My ten things to do in Victoria, London, SW1V will hopefully make you rethink this area. As you probably know, Victoria is in Westminster, close to posh Belgravia, Chelsea, and Pimlico. It’s also within walking distance of Buckingham Palace and the Royal Parks (Green Park, St James’s Park and Hyde Park). The Victoria Train Station and Coach Station, with travellers hurrying along the streets with suitcases, are probably what first spring to mind. But if you delve deeper and explore the theatres, restaurants, shops and back roads, you might find a new appreciation of the area. If you’re looking for the best restaurants in Victoria or places to shop, you’ll find my ten things to do in Victoria list super helpful.
Ten things to do in Victoria list:
1. Get your morning caffeine fix at one of the coffee shops
2. Start the day with a posh breakfast at The Ivy
3. Tuck into an Aussie-style Brunch at Timmy Green
4. Enjoy lunch a leisurely lunch at the Rail House Café
5. Grab a quick bite to eat at Sutton Ground Market
6. Meet your friends at Market Halls for dinner and drinks
7. Explore Wilton Road, Warwick Way and Upper Tachbrook Street
8. See a show at Victoria Palace or Apollo Victoria theatres
9. Buy high street brands at Cardinal Place or Victoria Place
10. Take a picture of the quirky Little Big Ben Clock
My Favourite Ten Things To Do In Victoria London SW1V
1. Get your morning caffeine fix at one of the coffee shops. Notes roast their beans, serve brunch and in the evening, you can get wine and share plates. Other places for coffee within the vicinity are Formative and Ravello.
2. Start the day with a posh breakfast at The Ivy. Their elegant breakfast menu covers all the classics, from Full English to Eggs Benedict and Buttermilk Pancakes. The address is 66 Victoria Street.
3. Tuck into an Aussie-style Brunch at Timmy Green. The menu features mouth-watering plates of Sweetcorn Fritters, French Toast and their award-winning Banana Bread Sandwich. The address is 11 Sir Milton Square/Nova Place.
4. Enjoy lunch a leisurely lunch at the Rail House Café. I recently ate there for my birthday and loved the Corn Chowder, Pea Fritters, Panko Halloumi Skewers and Hot Brioche Doughnuts. The address is 8 Sir Milton Square/Nova Place.
5. Grab a quick bite to eat at Sutton Ground Market. Nearby office workers flock to this market for street food during the week. Opening times are from 9 am until 4 pm, Monday through Saturday. A similar market is at Tachbrook Street, just across the Victoria boundary in Pimlico.
6. Meet your friends at Market Halls for dinner and drinks. You’ll find Tacos, Dumplings, Curries, Pasta and Barbecue Meat to eat at this food hall. In the summer, you can enjoy the rooftop terrace. The address is 191 Victoria Street.
7. Explore Wilton Road, Warwick Way and Upper Tachbrook Street. These charming streets have lovely independent shops, restaurants, delis and cafes. Look out for Lorne (Seasonal British Restaurant), About Thyme (Modern European Restaurant), Choi (Asian Grocery Store), Ben Venuti (an Italian Food Shop) and Rippon (Cheese Store).
8. See a show at Victoria Palace or Apollo Victoria theatres. The Victoria Palace presents Hamilton, while The Apollo Victoria is the home to Wicked.
9. Buy high street brands at Cardinal Place or Victoria Place. Stores at Cardinal Place include Zara, Jones Bootmakers and Hobbs. You’ll also find a rooftop garden and restaurants within this covered shopping centre on Victoria Street. Victoria Place inside the station is another shopping destination.
10. Take a picture of the quirky Little Big Ben Clock. It’s a cast iron miniature statue of Big Ben which you will find at the intersection of Vauxhall Bridge Road and Victoria Street.
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Helpful Information About Victoria London SW1V
For more information on the area, read the Victoria Wikipedia Page. Another helpful website is Create Victoria, which lists shops and restaurants situated in Nova Place (Rail House Café, Timmy Green, Notes Coffee, Bone Daddies, Ole and Steen, Shake Shack, Poke House, etc.), Cardinal Place (Boots, Molton Brown, Zara, Curzon Cinema, etc.) and Victoria Street (The Ivy, Palm House, etc.).
Victoria is close to some other exciting parts of London and attractive streets. Next to Victoria Coach Station, you’ll find Elizabeth Street, Eccleston Place and Eccleston Yards, with adorable shops and eateries.
Another option is to walk to Buckingham Palace, which is close to Regents Park, St James’s Park and Hyde Park. As you can see, Victoria has more to offer than you think, and it is a gateway to other exciting places in London. I hope you enjoy your visit.
If you want to explore the surrounding areas, you’ll find these posts helpful:
Rail House Cafe Restaurant Review
Ten Reasons To Visit Elizabeth Street Belgravia
Peggy Porschen Cakes Parlour Review
Explore Eccleston Yards Belgravia
Wild By Tart Eccleston Yards Review
Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London. Please check that the places I referenced in this article are still in business before you visit to avoid disappointment.
