LGBTQ+

Spread across two railway arches on Albert Embankment in Vauxhall, Metropolis London is a sprawling street-food hall and entertainment space that bills itself as more than just a market hall. The 8,000-square-foot venue brings together eleven independent street-food vendors, what it calls the longest bar in South London and a dedicated live-events arch. Championing a melting pot of global cuisines, the food arch lets visitors graze from one stall to the next, washed down with signature cocktails and craft beers from the standalone bar. Open from late morning until late, it can be enjoyed under the arches or out on an alfresco terrace. What sets Metropolis apart from standard food halls is its entertainment arch, built around a central stage. Its year-round programme runs from live bands and DJ club nights to comedy, cabaret, bingo, cooking masterclasses and LGBTQ+ friendly events, with screens throughout for major sporting fixtures. The flexible, modern space is available for private hire, hosting corporate functions and social gatherings as well as its public events. With club nights frequently running late into the evening, it doubles as a lively nightlife destination as well as a daytime food hall. Located just steps from Vauxhall's Underground and Overground stations, Metropolis is easy to reach from across the capital. Combining street food, a vast bar and a constant stream of entertainment, it has quickly become one of South London's busiest social hubs. The combination of affordable street food, a vast bar and an unusually broad events programme has helped the venue draw a mixed crowd, from after-work groups and families during the day to club-goers late at night. Its railway-arch setting, a hallmark of the regenerated Albert Embankment, gives it an industrial character that suits both the food-market bustle and the louder evening events. As Vauxhall continues to develop, Metropolis has positioned itself as one of the area's most versatile social spaces.

Type: Bar / Pub

Address: 72-73 Albert Embankment, London, United Kingdom, SE1 7TP

Website: https://www.metropolisfoodhall.com

Serves Food

Outdoor Area