Find out a general overview of the area using Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Pimlico is an area of Central London in the City of Westminster, built as a southern extension to neighbouring Belgravia. It is known for its garden squares and distinctive Regency architecture. Pimlico is demarcated to the north by Victoria Station, by the River Thames to the south, Vauxhall Bridge Road to the east and the former Grosvenor Canal to the west. At its heart is a grid of residential streets laid down by the planner Thomas Cubitt, beginning in 1825 and now protected as the Pimlico Conservation Area. The most prestigious are those on garden squares, with buildings decreasing in grandeur away from St George’s Square, Warwick Square, Eccleston Square and the main thoroughfares of Belgrave Road and St. George’s Drive. Additions have included the pre–World War II Dolphin Square and the Churchill Gardens and Lillington and Longmoore Gardens estates, now conservation areas in their own right. The area has over 350 Grade II listed buildings and several Grade II* listed churches. At the western edge of Pimlico, on the borders of Chelsea, Pimlico Road has become known in recent years for its interiors and design stores. “
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How’s the local life around Pimlico
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Some great things about Pimlico
At Cozee we looked at elements defining the area like restaurants, nightlife, parks, and more. Whether you’re a foodie or night owl, Pimlico has something for you. Check out spots below to get a feel for life in Pimlico.
Museums & Galleries in the region
Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for Pimlico below.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Britain | Millbank, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace | Buckingham Palace Road, London | 4.4 | 3343 |
| Djanogly Café | Tate Britain, Millbank, London | 3.3 | 71 |
| Chez Nova | 164 Buckingham Palace Road, London | 4.5 | 8 |
| Patrick McGoohan (Number 6’s Flat) | 1 Buckingham Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| Heritage and learning hub | Nine Elms, London | 4 | 1 |
Pubs
As Londoners, we love our local pubs. Pimlico has great ones to become your new regular spot. Consider these if visiting or moving to the area of Pimlico.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Barley Mow | 104 Horseferry Road London SW1P 2EE | Rebuilt in 1930, this pub is a spacious single bar with raised seating areas either end, a small piano, some old prints and a full restaurant and bar (with Harvey’s and Spitfire) upstairs, available for parties etc., evenings and weekends. It’s popular with both locals and workers from the many businesses and government departments in the area. All major sports including football, especially Chelsea matches, are on the big screens. Children are welcome until 7pm. NB there have been reports (mid-2022) that a service charge is automatically added to the bill even when ordering at the bar; you are free to ask to have this removed. |
| Bay & Bracket | 17-19 Artillery Row London SW1P 1RH | Large, open plan, ground floor pub. Modern in decor with multiple tables for eating. Photos and prints of local scenes adorn the walls. Main clientele of passing tourists and local office workers. Several sports TVs. Various craft keg beers are available as well as the cask ales, plus boxed ciders. |
| Grafton Arms | 2 Strutton Ground London SW1P 2HP | This is a welcoming street-market sports pub, offering a value-for-money menu. Built as the Kings Arms in 1850, it was owned for many years by the Grafton family. Jimmy Grafton wrote Goon Show scripts upstairs for the BBC with Michael Bentine and Spike Milligan, who once served behind the bar. The Goons are commemorated by the plaque outside the pub (see our photo) plus various photos and a cartoon mural inside the pub. |
| Greencoat Boy | 2 Greencoat Place London SW1P 1PJ | Rebuilt in 1881, this corner pub commemorates the Green Coat Hospital for the relief of fatherless children established in 1633 by Charles I. Below the warm decor of the ground floor bar is a cellar bar, usually closed but available for functions. The managers were strangely unwilling to regale the guide surveyors with any attractive features to report besides the usual TV sports. The licence permits sale of alcohol from opening time, but the pub’s website suggests that such service starts at 11am every day. |
| Loose Box | 51 Horseferry Road London SW1P 2AA | This is a modern British pub with attractive lunch, dinner and Sunday roast menus, a large wine selection and local real ales at restaurant prices. The large bar, with a separate, raised dining area, offers a contrast to the more traditional appeal of the White Horse & Bower across the road. |
| Marquis of Granby | 41 Romney Street London SW1P 3RF | An historic pub rebuilt in 1933/4, frequented by politicians, civil servants, media folk and concert goers from nearby St John’s, Smith Square. There is a division bell for the politicians! Wood panelling, brass rails, partitioned window seating and chandeliers characterise the traditional downstairs bar. The upstairs dining room has the three regular beers. Food is served until 10pm. In addition to the interesting main menu there is a speciality pie menu and an afternoon tea menu. Children are welcome upstairs 12-3 and 5-9; downstairs 3-5. The latest report from a member indicates that a post-pandemic temporary reduction of ale range has ceased and that the pub is back up to full range of six ales. |
| Morpeth Arms | 58 Millbank London SW1P 4RW | This popular corner pub, dating from 1846 and extended in 1890, faces the river near Vauxhall Bridge and is close to the Tate Britain gallery. It has been described as a decent, comfortable pub and one of the best in Pimlico. Fine glasswork and some attractive slender scroll-topped columns together distinguish the main bar, which is carpeted and furnished with a mixture of high tables with stools and dining tables and chairs. There is a CCTV link to the ghost-inhabited former prison transfer cells in the cellar to demand one’s constant attention for fear of missing an appearance! To the rear, a single high table occupies the snug, whilst upstairs, the appropriately fitted-out Spying Room, with its view of the MI6 Building across the river, is quiet and comfortable. Note the majestic Bass mirror. Outside, at both front and side, are railed-in seating areas. Blankets and hot-water bottles are available in cold weather. Three or more ales from Young’s are supplemented by one or two others predominantly from local breweries. A brunch menu is offered until 12 noon, Monday to Saturday (and hopefully soon also on Sundays), with a full menu thereafter. |
| Royal Oak | 2 Regency Street London SW1P 4BZ | This busy corner pub can be packed with office workers in the early evening. With windows on three sides there is not much room for pictures, but two good marine paintings and several interesting prints adorn the remaining wall, and the rear wall has flyers from band performances over the last several decades. Established in 1831 and rebuilt in 1872, the pub was saved from demolition following a campaign by local people, with the help of CAMRA. At date of this entry in mid-2022 the ale range had been reduced to one active pump. Further updates welcome. |
| Speaker | 46 Great Peter Street London SW1P 2HA | Following a much-needed refurb in 2018, which thankfully both preserved the character and enhanced the decor, this pub reopened under Bermondsey Pub Co (now Stonegate) management. Note the charming explanatory wall plaques on the outside of the pub. |
| Westminster Arms | 9-10 Storey’s Gate London SW1P 3AT | A small, convivial, wood panelled pub close to Westminster Abbey, the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Methodist Central Hall, St James’s Park, and the Houses of Parliament. The pub was rebuilt in 1913 and is now one of a small number of central pubs still equipped with a Commons division bell. It’s a frequent hang out for lobbyists, policy wonks, even the odd politician being treated (shurely shome mishtake?). But apart from the suits, it has been described as “there’s some magic in the air too, as if a whiff of Soho found its way to SW1”. |
| White Horse & Bower | 86 Horseferry Road London SW1P 2EE | Originally built c1813 and called the White Horse until 1832 (it was a watering-hole for horses). Rebuilt in the 1894 by the New Westminster brewery, whose premises were situated a short distance away in Earl Street. Now a welcoming single-bar pub, with a fine, long wooden bar and bar back. Photographs of local scenes adorn the walls. Watch out for two ‘White Horse & Bower’ mirrors and the old Shepherd Neame Pale Ale brewery sign. Four handpumps, but only one real ale has been reported post-pandemic. Further updates welcome. Planning app 21/01669/FULL “Erection of infill extension at first to third floors on Monck Street frontage associated with use of upper floors as five residential units (1x 3 bedroom unit, 4 x 1 bedroom units)” was approved by Westminster Council 9 Nov. 2021. |
| Windsor Castle | 23 Francis Street London SW1P 1DN | The nearest pub to Westminster Cathedral, popular with locals and business people. It had been the Cardinal for many years, commemorating Westminster’s nineteenth century Cardinal Manning, before Sam Smiths controversially gave this pub back its original name in 2011. Very tastefully refurbished by SS, it has several separate impressively screened drinking areas, a comfortable lounge to the rear and an attractive upstairs room hireable out for functions. Two fine lanterns enhance the entrances. |
The range of gyms in Pimlico
As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, Pimlico could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Plaza Victoria London | 239 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London | 4.3 | 3019 |
| Queen Mother Sports Centre | 223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London | 4.3 | 487 |
| DSQ Fitness Club | Dolphin Square, Chichester Street, Pimlico, London | 4.3 | 195 |
| Light Centre | 9 Eccleston Street, London | 4.3 | 30 |
| Timed Fitness | 74 Warwick Square, Pimlico, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Ronin Health & Fitness | Pimlico Place, 28 Guildhouse Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Manor – SW1 Victoria | Thomas House, 84 Eccleston Square, London | 4.3 | 84 |
| FRAME Victoria | 4 Bridge Place, London | 4.3 | 101 |
| Dolphin Square Sports Centre | Dolphin Sq, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Bear Fitness | St Vincent’s Centre, Carlisle Place, London | 4.3 | 13 |
| Make Yourself Home | The Victoria, 1 Lower Belgrave Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Yogoloji Ltd. | 54a Ebury Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| White Wolf Fitness | Greencoat House, Gymbox Victoria, 10, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| Ancient Healing | Shenshakti, 54a Ebury Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| White Room Fitness | 54B Ebury Street, London | 4.3 | 9 |
| Yogamuni by Dipa | Bressenden Place | 4.3 | 24 |
| GO Mammoth Netball | Westminster City School, 55 Palace Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| On Health & Fitness | Physio On: Physiotherapy, Osteopathy & Acupuncture | On Health & Fitness, 16 Buckingham Palace Road, London | 4.3 | 137 |
| Parkour UK | 4, Burwood House, 14-16 Caxton Street, London | 4.3 | 7 |
| Be Military Fit | GROSVENOR ARCH, London | 4.3 | 15 |
In Pimlico, is there a lot of green space?
One of London’s best features is its many green spaces. See if Pimlico offers space for strolls or picnics.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Square | 52 Moreton Street, Pimlico, London | 4.1 | 144 |
| Grosvenor Gardens Department | 133 Ebury Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Riverside Walk Gardens | 56 Millbank, London | 4.5 | 196 |
| Grosvenor Gardens (Upper and Lower) | 10 Grosvenor Gardens, London | 4.4 | 651 |
| Howard Sanderson Gardening | 27 Eccleston Square, London | 5 | 1 |
| Private Park | St.George’s Square, Pimlico, London | 4 | 1 |
| St George’s Square | Lupus Street, Pimlico, London | 4.4 | 349 |
| Parcare Masina | UK, 7 Howick Place, London | 5 | 4 |
| Bessborough Gardens | 192-198 Vauxhall Bridge Road, Pimlico, London | 4.3 | 129 |
| Ebury Square Gardens | 17 Semley Place, London | 4.4 | 177 |
| Pimlico Gardens | Pimlico, London | 4.5 | 95 |
| Channel 4 Community Garden | 124-126 Horseferry Road, London | 4.5 | 2 |
| Millbank Gardens | 49 Erasmus Street, London | 4.4 | 138 |
| Oasis | 5 Seaforth Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| Belgravia Park | Belgravia, London | 3 | 2 |
| Victoria Square | Victoria Square, London | 4.5 | 62 |
| Onion Garden | 5 Seaforth Place, London | 5 | 26 |
| Orange Square | Orange Square, London | 4.5 | 4 |
| Christchurch Gardens | Westminster, London | 4.5 | 40 |
| Power Station Park | Battersea Power Station, London | 5 | 1 |
Are there a lot of supermarkets in Pimlico?
Grocery shopping is something that people do all the time, so it would make sense to want to find out where the nearest shopping centres are in your area. In Pimlico, Take a look at the major supermarkets nearby, so you know where to go grocery shopping if you are to make this place your home.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Waitrose & Partners | 35-39 The Broadway, London | 3.9 | 259 |
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, London | 3 | 54 |
| Tesco Express | 46-50 High Street, London | 3.6 | 58 |
| M&S Simply Food | The Exchange, 71 Crouch End Hill, London | 4 | 270 |
| Crouch End Food Centre | Crouch End Food Centre, 34-35 Broadway Parade, London | 4.1 | 33 |
| Pachara Crouch End | 16 Broadway Parade, London | 4.8 | 28 |
| Fresco Food & Wine | 145 Tottenham Lane, London | 4.2 | 19 |
| Park Local Express | 68 Park Road, London | 4.2 | 29 |
| K&A Mini-Mart | United Kingdom | 3 | 2 |
| NADWAS GROUP LIMITED T/A K & A News | 89 Weston Park, London | 2.8 | 4 |
| E & A Supermarket | 65 Tottenham Lane, London | 4.1 | 7 |
| Rajco | 41 Tottenham Lane, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Erdem | 6 Priory Road, London | 4.4 | 50 |
| Sainsbury’s | Smithfield Square, High Street, London | 4.2 | 1131 |
| Crouch Hill Supermarket | 60 Crouch Hill, London | 4.1 | 67 |
| Haelan Centre – Park Road Store | 304 Park Road, London | 4.2 | 35 |
| Hilltop Supermarket | 1 Hornsey Rise Gardens, London | 4.3 | 10 |
| Nisa Local | 306 Park Road, London | 3.9 | 50 |
What kind of restaurants are there?
Pimlico has a range of different eateries. This is important for someone who is moving to an area who wants to be able to eat out and not cook every day. The below table gives you an overview of what options you have.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Inn London Victoria hotel | 82 – 83, Eccleston Square, 55 Gillingham Street, London | 4.3 | 1242 |
| The Clermont London, Victoria | 101 Buckingham Palace Road, London | 4.3 | 2326 |
| The Rubens at the Palace | 39 Buckingham Palace Road, London | 4.3 | 1826 |
| The White Ferry, Victoria (PUBLOVE) | 1A Sutherland Street, London | 4.3 | 1153 |
| Rosa’s Thai Victoria | 25 Gillingham Street, London | 4.3 | 1701 |
| Boisdale of Belgravia | 15 Eccleston Street, London | 4.3 | 1213 |
| Goya | 34 Lupus Street, London | 4.3 | 717 |
| The Warwick Pimlico | 25 Warwick Way, London | 4.3 | 1083 |
| Park Plaza Victoria London | 239 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London | 4.3 | 3019 |
| The Thomas Cubitt Pub Belgravia | 44 Elizabeth Street, London | 4.3 | 1391 |
| Seafresh – Fish & Seafood restaurant | 80-81 Wilton Road, London | 4.3 | 1348 |
| The Orange Pub & Boutique Hotel Belgravia | 37 Pimlico Road, London | 4.3 | 1345 |
| Preto – Brazilian Steakhouse Victoria | 72 Wilton Road, London | 4.3 | 2029 |
| Kazan Restaurant | 93-94 Wilton Road, London | 4.3 | 1274 |
| Santini | 29 Ebury Street, London | 4.3 | 500 |
| Zizzi – Victoria | 15 Cardinal Walk, London | 4.3 | 2026 |
| Mango Tree | 46 Grosvenor Place, London | 4.3 | 1127 |
| dim t | 56-62 Wilton Road, London | 4.3 | 830 |
| The Queens Arms | 11 Warwick Way, Pimlico, London | 4.3 | 1323 |
| Bbar | 43 Buckingham Palace Road, London | 4.3 | 724 |
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Post offices of Pimlico
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Pimlico provide services like money orders and postal insurance alongside mail services. You can take a look for yourself to see where they are located below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Office | 167 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London | 4.1 | 240 |
| Post Office | 121-125 Lupus Street, London | 4 | 48 |
| Eccleston Street Post Office | 6 Eccleston Street, London | 3.6 | 144 |
| Royal Mail Delivery Office (Collection Only) | 9 Howick Place, London | 3.4 | 28 |
| Broadway Post Office | 1 Broadway, London | 4.5 | 285 |
| Signature Pastas | 167 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London | 0 | 0 |
| Sussex Street Post Office | 18 Sussex Street, London | 2.6 | 43 |
| Tachbrook Street Post Office | 103 Tachbrook Street, London | 2.7 | 38 |
| Postbox | Terminal House, 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London | 0 | 0 |
| Westminster Grocery & A Local Post Office Plus | 12 Vincent Street, London | 4.8 | 47 |
| Post Box | 1 Buckingham Place, London | 0 | 0 |
| Postbox | 79 Petty France, London | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Mail Post Box | 65 Broadway, London | 0 | 0 |
How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in Pimlico?
Pimlico has 20 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gordon Hospital | Bloomburg Street, London | 2.6 | 41 |
| Lister Fertility Clinic, part of HCA Healthcare UK | The Lister Hospital, Chelsea Bridge Road, London | 3.7 | 94 |
| Medicspot Clinic Pimlico | 34-36 Warwick Way, Pimlico, London | 4 | 9 |
| Millbank Medical Centre | Medical Centre Building, 20 Page Street, London | 3.1 | 76 |
| London Doctors Clinic Private GP | Spaces Building, London Doctors Clinic Suite 226 & 227, 25 Wilton Road, London | 3.9 | 170 |
| Belgrave Medical Centre | 13 Pimlico Road, London | 2.8 | 64 |
| All About Spines | Chelsea Bridge Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Cotswolds Clinic | 42-44 Warwick Way, Pimlico, London | N/A | N/A |
| Heena Patel @The Pimlico Clinic | Lower Ground, Pimlico Clinic, 20 Churton Street, Pimlico, London | 5 | 50 |
| Medical Diagnosis Victoria – Blood Testing Lab | 170 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London | 5 | 53 |
| Corona Test Centre | 246 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London | 3.9 | 38 |
| St John’s Dermatology registrars | London | N/A | N/A |
| Royale Biological Service | Vincent Square, London | 1 | 1 |
| Aichill Medical | Basement Studio, Chantrey House, 4 Eccleston Street, London | 5 | 3 |
| Chiropractic London – Belgravia | 7, 9 Eccleston Street, London | 4.6 | 7 |
| Lister Hosptital Delivery Bay | 8 Gatliff Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Norton House Rehabilitation Unit | 10 Arneway Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Talk to Us Live | Portland House, Bressenden Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| DocTap Private GP | Keencare Pharmacy – Victoria, 6 Lower Belgrave Street, London | 4.8 | 37 |
| Medicspot Clinic Victoria | 6 Lower Belgrave Street, London | 4.3 | 3 |
What schools are nearby in Pimlico?
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Pimlico vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mother Sports Centre | 223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London | 3.4 | 488 |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School | Ambrosden Avenue, London | 4.3 | 3 |
| Eaton Square Prep and Nursery Schools | 55-57 Eccleston Square, London | 3.9 | 19 |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School | 98 Regency Street, London | 4.6 | 7 |
| London Early Years Foundation | 121 Marsham Street, London | 3.3 | 15 |
| Francis Holland School, Sloane Square | 39 Graham Terrace, London | 4.3 | 11 |
| Ringrose Kindergarten | 32 Lupus Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Virtuoso Music Lessons | 55 Page Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Pimlico Primary | Lupus Street, London | 4.9 | 8 |
| Tai Chi City | Chichester Street, Pimlico, London | 4.9 | 16 |
| Chefs Adopt A School | 76 Vincent Square, London | N/A | N/A |
| Westminster Cathedral R C Primary School | Bessborough Place, London | 5 | 2 |
| Ysgol Clawdd Offo | 171 Victoria Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| The Grey Coat Hospital | Greycoat Place, London | 3.2 | 45 |
| Yogamuni by Dipa | Bressenden Place | 5 | 24 |
| Perform Within St Barnabas’ Ce Primary School | St Barnabas’ Ce Primary School, St Barnabas Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| singing lessons london | 247, Wellington Buildings, Ebury Bridge Road, London | 4.9 | 30 |
| LEYF – Marsham Street Nursery & Pre-School | 121 Marsham Street, London | 4.7 | 9 |
| BYT London A level And GCSE Tuition Centre | 8a Lower Grosvenor Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| The PTI | 14-15 Lower Grosvenor Place, London | 5 | 3 |
Tube & Train stations nearby the area of Pimlico
Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Pimlico entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | Victoria Street, London | 4.3 | 4116 |
| Pimlico | Rampayne Street, Pimlico, London | 4.1 | 378 |
| Victoria | London | 4.3 | 19 |
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Last Updated on March 26, 2026