Area Guide - Buying Properties in Waterloo

The Battle of Waterloo

The Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815) was the last major engagement of the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815), fought by a French army under Emperor Napoleon I (r. 1804-1814; 1815) against two armies of the Seventh Coalition. Waterloo resulted in the end of both Napoleon's career and the First French Empire and is often considered one of history's most important battles. It is a great significance of London's political stability, cultural expression, and economic recovery.

Leisure & Amenities

Waterloo offers an extensive range of activities and things to do, including iconic venues such as:

• National Theatre – Prominent performing art venue alongside the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Opera House
• Royal Festival Hall – A 2,700-seat classical concert hall within the Southbank Centre
• British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank – Specialising in classic, independent, and non-English language films.
• BFI IMAX Cinema
• London Eye
• London Dungeon
• SeaLife London Aquarium
• Riverside walks – South Bank walk through Waterloo, Southwark, and Tower Bridge.
• Speed boats – Thames Rockets
  
  

The Best Bars/Restaurants in Waterloo:

Many renowned restaurants/bars can be found along the South Bank. Some of our favourites include:

• Southbank Centre Food Market – A mix of street-food vendors, traders, and stalls with international cuisines from all over the world.
• Forza Wine at the National Theatre
• Skylon – modern European restaurant
• Strada – A contemporary Italian restaurant
• The Green Room – Casual dining room with outdoor al-fresco seating
• Azzurro – Italian cuisine under an iconic railway arch
  
  

Alternatively, Gabriel's Wharf has diverse options including:

• Limin Southbank – Outdoor terrace, Caribbean specialties, vegan options & rum cocktails.
• Gourmet Pizza Co. – The ‘Little Italy’ of Gabriel’s Wharf for over 25 years.
• Fire Station – Modern Gastropub in 1910 building bedecked with old fire buckets
  
  

Transport (Zone 1)

As a major London rail terminus, Waterloo station links to South-West London and the south coast.

• Waterloo underground station - Jubilee, Northern, Bakerloo, and Waterloo & City lines
• Buses cross Waterloo Bridge heading both north to the city and into south London.
  
  

Education

• Kings College London has a campus at Waterloo.