SE17 Area Guide
A locals' guide to SE17
Where do SE17 locals go?
Ting at the Shangri-La
On the 35th floor of the Shard, Ting delivers the astonishing views that you would expect. What I didn't expect was the incredible food that was pretty good value for money - £55 for four mouth-watering courses and the prettiest dessert I've ever seen!Read more
POTUS Bar & Restaurant
A modern new bar located on the Albert Embankment. It offers modern interiors with fantastic music, great vibes and a place to go for after work drinks. Located in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, it comprises of great American food and cocktails inspired by past American presidents, hence the name POTUS (President of the United States)Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
elephant and castle,
kennington,
camberwell,
borough,
bermondsey,
vauxhall,
southwark,
stockwell,
peckham,
and south bermondsey
Did you know?
"Frustrated at the council refusing him permission to build a house on some land that he owned on Mandela Way, property developer Russell Gray applied for permission to place a tank on the land. The council assumed it would be a water tank and granted permission. Russell instead parked a Russian T34 on there!"
There are some fantastic properties in Elephant & Castle like those in Strata SE1 that have amazing views!
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James Glen
One of the world's foremost art and design institutions, Camberwell College of Arts symbolises the area's vibrant arts and culture scene...
Michael Schult
For me the Southbank is one of the finest places to take a stroll in the whole of the city.
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Thomas Holmes
Explore SE17
What locals say about SE17
Activities near SE17
Learning How To Dive
Damn Cheek Productions are proud to present Brendan Murray's [https://damncheek.co.uk/productions/time-after-time/creative-team/#brendan]newest play Learning To Dive Three people. One uncertain future. A play about love, lies and what comes next What do say when you answer the door to a man youve never met before? Especially when youve known him for 30 years? Where do you start? Where does it end? And how about discovering your husband of fifty years is not who you thought he was? What then? By turns tense and tender, Learning How To Dive tells the story of three people, and the shared loss they find themselves facing. Directed by William Elliot [https://damncheek.co.uk/about-us/willie-elliott/] Featuring Damn Cheek Co-Artistic Directors Darren Cheek [https://damncheek.co.uk/about-us/darren-cheek/] and Karen Spicer [https://damncheek.co.uk/about-us/karen-spicer/] and award-winning playwright Brendan Murray [https://damncheek.co.uk/productions/time-after-time/creative-team/#brendan] one of the countrys most compassionate dramatists - The Guardian 7.30pm Tuesday 10 February to Saturday 21 February 3.00pm matinees Thursday 12 / Saturday 14 / Saturday 21 February Audio described and BSL interpreted performance Wednesday 18 February 7.30pm www.damncheek.co.uk [//www.damncheek.co.uk]Read more
Insomnia London: Closing Party
Insomnia returns to Corsica Studios on January 29th as we mark the end of this chapter for our Thursday nights. These sessions have grown through a dedicated community of regulars and new faces alike, and were looking forward to coming together once more.Read more
Earthling Ed: The Journey To Veganism
So you’ve decided to go vegan - but where do you start? Whether you were inspired by a documentary, a friend, or a personal revelation, making the switch can feel overwhelming. In this accessible and practical talk, Ed Winters draws on years of experience as a vegan educator and activist to provide a comprehensive and accessible guide for going vegan with ease and confidence. In this talk, you will: Understand the ethical and environmental positives of changing your diet Gain strategies to overcome the common challenges of being vegan Navigate the transition to a vegan lifestyle without stress Access tips for ethical, sustainable, and health-conscious living Whether you’re a curious beginner and wanting to try Veganuary, or someone wanting to solidify your veganism, this talk will equip you with the necessary tools to transition to a healthier, more conscious lifestyle. Ed Winters is a leading activist, educator, and bestselling author of This is Vegan Propaganda and How to Argue with a Meat Eater. Widely known for his viral online content and TEDx talks, Ed has spoken at universities, schools, and major companies worldwide, including Google, Meta, and American Express. Ed has been invited numerous times on to live television and radio, including for the BBC and ITV, and has been featured by media outlets including LadBible, The Times, the Independent and the Guardian. Presented by Seed Talks This is an 18+ eventRead more
Neon Naked Life Drawing In Kennington!
Experience the unique Neon Naked Life Drawing workshop at Toulouse Lautrec in Kennington. Dive into an afternoon of vibrant, artistic fun with reactive art materials, drawing radiant, colourful life models. These one-off specials at Toulouse Lautrec run from 1:30 PM - 3 PM & 3:30 PM to 5 PM. The nearest tube stations are Kennington or Elephant and Castle. Presented by Neon Naked Life Drawing. This is an 18+ event (Photo ID Required).Read more
Vampire Records Originals IIII 'The Return of The Daywalkerz'
Come and join us for our last party of 2025 and our very last party at Corsica Studios! Immortal Drum and Bass Music for the next Century! Vampire Records presents 'The Originals' Edition IIII 13/12/2025 'The Return of The Daywalkerz' Room 1: Drum and Bass Phil Source, Survival, Physics, Strago, Lovely, Rebel Cause and Voyage Mc's Fokus, KB Room 2: Tech House Jake Beautyman, Joe Le Groove, Nils Hess, JBRead more
Carnival Of Sound - David Penn, Carstn + More
Carnival of Sound lands at Ministry of Sound with a full venue Christmas takeover. Four rooms. One night. Infinite vibes. For VIP Tables, please email '[email protected]' For Access enquiries including carer tickets, please email ‘[email protected]’ Presented by Ministry Of Sound & Louder. 18+.Read more
Soul Bingo Xmas Special
Get ready forSoul Bingo the ultimate night ofSoul, Motown, and classic hitsfrom the 70s & 80s! Brought to you by the creators ofSoul Supper, were delivering the best inREAL MUSICthat will have you dancing all night long!Read more
About SE17
SE17 is the postcode district in South East London incorporating the areas of Walworth, Newington and is covered by the Southwark local authority.
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