Embankment station | London Embankment guide

Located in Westminster Local Authority, Embankment Station first opened its doors on 30th May 1870. The station sits between Waterloo and Charing Cross on the Northern and Bakerloo lines and between Westminster and Temple on the Circle and District lines. There are 6 platforms at Embankment station and the station is situated in Zone 1.

Close to several good Embankment hotels, the station has had a few name changes over the years. In fact, the stations 'Charing Cross', 'Strand', 'Aldwych', 'Trafalgar Square' and Embankment each swapped names and uses many times since they were first constructed.

Described as a feat of 19th century engineering the station was designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette and it incorporates a low level interceptor sewer. There's also an integrated wide road and a riverside path which were constructed at the same time as the station. The Thames Embankment area runs from Battersea Bridge in West London all the way though past Victoria Embankment beside the Houses of Parliament to Blackfriars Bridge in the east.

Attractions Near Embankment

The South Bank Centre is well placed for Embankment hotels. It first opened in 1951 as the venue for the Festival of Britain and it includes The Royal Festival Hall, The Hayward Gallery and Queen Elizabeth Hall. The Hayward Gallery is well-known for showcasing contemporary art and The Royal Festival Hall is the biggest Art centre in Europe.

Hotels near Embankment Station are as close to The Southbank Centre as they are to The London Eye, The Millennium Bridge and Tate Modern. Beautiful views of the river and of St Paul's Cathedral can also be seen from there.

Restaurants And Bars Near Embankment

Finding somewhere to eat near Embankment hotels is a breeze. Hotels near Embankment station are also a popular choice because they're so close to restaurants such as Bateaux London at Embankment Pier, which offers fine dining river cruises where you can take in a beautiful view of the Thames as the boat sweeps through the water and you enjoy a sumptuous meal. Often live Jazz is also a feature of Bateaux London cruises and they're popular with honeymooners and anyone looking for romance.

For those staying in hotels near Embankment station that are in search of a less expensive treat the Strand branch of Pizza Express is great for a quick, stone baked pizza. Leon, a retro, Latin-looking place which serves healthy wraps, super-food salads and tasty warm dishes is also highly recommended, their fresh, homemade lemonade is delicious.

The Porterhouse on Maiden Lane offers an array of pub style meals and a very extensive drinks list which includes their famous Oyster beer and Gordon's Wine Bar on Villiers Street claims to be the oldest wine bar in London, the food however is fresh, seasonal and British.

For a drink not nearby, why not pop in to The Tattershall Castle, which is actually a floating riverboat pub at Victoria Embankment. Alternatively, visit The Royal Horseguards Bar which is inside the luxurious Royal Horseguards Hotel.

If you fancy a dance after dinner you could also go to the swanky Motion Night Club on Victoria Embankment or if you'd rather just relax with a cheap pint there's always The Ship and Shovel at Craven Passage.