Spots that everyone should visit in Elephant & Castle

Located in the heart of Elephant & Castle, one of London's most vibrant neighbourhoods, there is plenty to do on your doorstep. Packed with independent restaurants, street food and creative venues, you'll never be short of something to explore.

1. Visit Mercato Metropolitano 🍕🍹

A massive, airy market offering a range of street food from Italian to Vietnamese, plus cocktails. This fantastic spot is just a couple minute walk away from your hall!

2. Fancy a coffee? ☕️

There are plenty of cafes to visit in the area, from Hana Coffee, conveniently located in Elephant Park, to Bad Moon Cafe which offer a vast selection of board games for you to enjoy alongside your coffee!

3. Visit the SoLo Craft Fair shop 🛍

Located on the North side of Elephant Park, SoLo Craft Fair is an independent gift shop which hosts over 60 small businesses selling fashion, art, homeware, etc.

SoLo Craft Fair is perfect for art students who want to experience retail by selling their products, as the shop provides an opportunity for small entrepreneurs to apply and be part of their shop to grow and establish their businesses.

4. Become a plant parent 🌼🍃

The Nunhead Gardener is the perfect store to purchase specialty plants to brighten up your room. The shop is located on Sayer Street near Elephant Park.

You can sign up for their Loyalty Card & Reward Programme, with 1 Point = 1p when redeemed against any future purchases.

5. Visit Castle Square for food and shopping

Located on Elephant Road, just a 5-minute walk from the Elephant & Castle Underground station, Castle Square is a great shopping spot to check out.  The square is well-known for its diverse street food and restaurants, featuring cuisines spanning from Colombian and Caribbean to Korean and Italian. It also hosts independent shops and runs seasonal markets.

Contact us

If you are thinking about applying for YourTRIBE Elephant & Castle, or any of our halls and would like more information about the local areas, please contact our team.

📞 Call: +44 (0) 20 7 514 6240

📩 Email: accommodation@arts.ac.uk