The Kennington Observer

Like a long lost neighbour or cousin who drives you mad, today over on the Observer we revisit the best sushi joint in Greater Kennington, @tarorestaurants in Kennington Cross. But is still worthy of our top ten list? kenningtonrunoff.com

A cross in Kennington Cross. And happy Easter from our dysfunctional subterranean family to yours!

Looking to fill those spare hours over the weekend. We’ve just checked out a new show @imperialwarmuseums . And it’s open all weekend! And it’s free! kenningtonrunoff.com

You may have seen in your socials the click bait ‘new retailers announced for Elephant shopping. Let us save you time here. Only 3 have been announced, and yes one of them is @marksandspencerfood . Or so says their spokesman, the very curiously named Will Smith.

The Black Prince in mosaic, Black Prince Road.

What unites this woman, this house in Lambeth North, a mutiny, and seashells? Of course we’re not going to tell you but visit the Observer to unlock the secret. kenningtonrunoff.com

Chartist demonstration poster c1848. It took place in Kennington Common (now Park).

Did you know there are a number of commercial galleries in Greater Kennington which are totally free and would like you to visit? Today we put on our fierce Edwina Monsoon face and check out two. kenningtonrunoff.com

Vauxhall Bridge from Pimlico, 22.3.2026 and Vauxhall Bridge from Pimlico c. 1820.

Today over on the Observer we visit new cafe on the block, @roamvauxhall. Female owned and operated, it’s the only local cafe we know of with a slide. Are there others? kenningtonrunoff.com

Spring is here! At least it is in Lambeth North!

Music! History! Dead White Dudes! Today over on the Observer we tell you about some great local walks brought to you by @lambethlocalhistoryforum . Some free. Link in bio! kenningtonrunoff.com

Beautiful Golden Pomfret fish at K & K Fresh Fish, Walworth Rd.

Planets of Vampires! Serial killers in stilettos! It’s trash horror week over at Cinema museum and today over on the Observer we give you the lowdown. kenningtonrunoff.com

The funtionalist beauty of Waylett House, C. 1965 in Vauxhall/Kennington

It’s springtime in Kennington Park!

And just like that we’re eating again! Today over on the Observer we inspect a new Turkish (!) in Oval and marvel at the new apocalyptic exterior of the tube station. kenningtonrunoff.com

Today over on the Observer we pop over to @whitebeartheatre in Kennington Pk Rd. to check out the play Savages. A tale of love, tipsy SS officers and monkey testosterone in 1940’s Denmark. Whew. kenningtonrunoff.com

Cherry blossoms and sunshine in Oval. Finally!

Empire Windrush mural, Vauxhall Gardens Estate