24 Hours Around Battersea Power Station: A Local’s Guide to Riverside Cool

#cityplaybook 🕘 9:00 AM – Coffee by the Chimneys Start your day with a flat white at Gail’s Bakery or The Turbine Hall Café right inside the Power Station. The industrial interiors and morning buzz set the scene for a perfectly London start. 🚶♂️ 10:00 AM – Riverside Stroll & Hidden Art Walk along the newly revitalized Battersea Riverwalk. Stop to admire public art, the iconic architecture, and those majestic chimneys. Peek into the Arches Lane for boutique shops and pop-up galleries. 🛍 11:30 AM – Retail Therapy with Style Hit the shops inside the Power Station – think Aesop, Theory, and Uniqlo. This isn’t your average mall; it’s a design-lover’s dream, blending preserved brickwork with modern elegance. 🍜 1:00 PM – Lunch with a View Grab a seat at Tozi Grand Café for Italian with flair, or go street-style at Clean Kitchen Club for something fast and plant-based. Head to the outdoor terrace if the sun’s out! 🛶 2:30 PM – Float or Pedal Rent an electric GoBoat or hop on a Thames Clipper to cruise toward Vauxhall or Chelsea. You’ll see London’s riverside from a whole new angle—quiet, scenic, and very local. 🌿 4:00 PM – Park Time at Battersea Wander into Battersea Park, just a few minutes away. Check out the Peace Pagoda, the boating lake, or the Pump House Gallery. It’s one of London’s greenest, most underrated escapes. 🍸 6:30 PM – Sunset Drinks & Chill Vibes Head to Control Room B, a stunning cocktail bar inside the Power Station, housed in the restored turbine control room. Sip a signature drink with a view of the restored dials and levers. 🍽 8:00 PM – Dinner with Drama Try Cinnamon Kitchen for modern Indian or Fiume for riverside Italian. If you’re after something more casual, Where The Pancakes Are serves up savory stacks worth every bite. 🌙 10:00 PM – Wind Down or Rooftop Views Catch a film at The Cinema in the Power Station, or if you’re in the mood, end the day at Lift 109—a glass elevator experience that takes you to the top of a chimney for a dazzling night view of London. Insider Tip: Battersea is still growing. New installations, pop-ups, and riverside events happen regularly—check the station’s events calendar before you go!