Why Victoria is a Great Place to Work and Play

 Victoria Area Guide | Knight Frank (UK)

It may well be known as a transport hub for commuters from the south, but new serviced offices in Victoria — combined with major regeneration in the area — have made SW1 a desirable location for a variety of businesses.

Add an abundance of good shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and gyms to those cultural attractions and you have the city walkability that many modern employees crave.

Commuting to Victoria

Victoria stations

London Victoria Rail Station, Zone 1, Victoria St, SW1E 5ND
Gatwick Express
Southern Trains

Victoria Underground Station, Zone 1, Victoria St, SW1E 5ND
Circle Line
District Line
Victoria Line

St James’s Park Underground Station, Zone 1, Petty France, SW1H 0BD
Circle Line
District Line

Sloane Square Underground Station, Zone 1, Sloane Square, SW1W 8BB
Circle Line
District Line

Victoria Coach Station, Zone 1, Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W 9TP

Victoria buses

12, N2, 11, N11, 13, 16, N16, 24, 36, 38, 44, N44, 52, N136, 148, 170, 185, 211, 390, 507, 755, 757 and 771

Things To Do in Victoria

The beauty of serviced offices in Victoria is that as well as an easy commute, you and your teams will never be short of things to do. The area has more than its fair share of bars and restaurants for out-of-meetings and after-work drinks. There’s also an abundance of local shops and cafes in the area, particularly on Victoria Street. All of that sits against the lush green backdrop of St James’s Park, which is perfect for walking meetings, lunchtime jogs and escaping the city bustle.

Cardinal Place

The landmark development Cardinal Place was the first milestone in a £2 billion regeneration of Victoria. It’s a retail and office development with high-street fashion chains, gyms, bars, restaurants and cafes. There’s also a relaxing roof garden that hosts a variety of events and a weekly food market that’s perfect for a tasty street food lunch away from your desk.

Victoria Market Halls

Pop your lunch box away and get yourself down to Victoria Market Halls, an epic food hall that features an eclectic range of delicious street food from around the world. With tacos, dim sum, pasta and meaty barbecue, choosing what to eat could be the most difficult decision you make all day.

Best for team building

Victoria offices give you plenty of reason to resist dashing for the first train home, with some excellent nightspots for a team night out. Whether it’s welcoming a new arrival or celebrating a job well done, there are some interesting venues to choose from.

Flight Club Victoria

If you love a good game of darts, Flight Club Victoria hits the bullseye for team-building sessions. Those who are less inclined to hit their doubles can busy themselves with sharing plates and lively cocktails.

Purgatory Bar

Inspired by Gaudi’s gothic architecture, Purgatory Bar combines a devilish cocktail bar with two escape rooms so you can mix problem-solving with strong alcohol. The Escape Rooms match the theme of the bar, as you’re given one hour ‘to banish the evil from the gates of hell’.

Best for out-of-office meetings

When you want to put your best foot forward, you can step out of your Victoria office and impress your clients with a meeting in one of the finest bars or restaurants in London.

Cinnamon Club

Cinnamon Club is a modern fine-dining Indian restaurant housed in the Victorian surrounds of Grade II listed former Westminster Library, just a short hop from Westminster Abbey. The exemplary Indian dining experience attracts a permanently packed dining room, so be sure to book in advance.

The Ivy Victoria

This all-day British brasserie in the heart of Victoria serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner to accommodate any meeting time. Set over two beautiful floors, The Ivy Victoria serves up classic British dishes and some international favourites alongside an excellent range of wines, cocktails and Champagnes.

Boisdale of Belgravia

Boisdale Scottish restaurant and music bar promises a lively take on the business meeting. You can enjoy dinner and drinks on the outdoor terrace, head to the whisky bar for an aperitif or kick back on the cigar terrace and enjoy nightly live jazz, blues and soul.

Best for wellbeing

Employees are reassessing how they work and what they value, with an increasing focus on their work-life balance, social connections and health and wellbeing in the office. To attract and retain the best talent, you need to make wellbeing a priority, and serviced offices in Victoria can play their part.

Victoria parks and green spaces

Victoria might be a commercial hotspot, but it’s also blessed with a good amount of green space. Just a few minutes' walk from Victoria Station is Ecclestone Square Gardens, a large garden filled with exotic plants and a great place for an alfresco lunch on a summer’s day.

On a grander scale is St James’s Park — London’s oldest Royal Park. It covers nearly 57 acres, making it the perfect spot for a lunchtime jog, a walking meeting or a breath of fresh air.

Victoria gyms

Staff who want to keep fit and healthy will find a good variety of gyms and fitness facilities with easy reach of Victoria offices. H2 Clubs Victoria provides a modern gym space with the latest equipment and classes, including box fit, HIIT and strength training. FRAME Victoria offers high-quality yoga, pilates, sweat and sculpt classes, with something to suit every fitness level.


Nearby areas

Want to see what the wider neighbourhood has to offer? Why not read our guides for the nearby areas.

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