Hanover Arms, The Hanover Arms, Kennington Park Road, Lambeth, London
- Use Class
- Use Class: Sui Generis
Key Features
- Located a stones throw from major sports stadium and station
- Prominent three-storey public house
- Refurbished open-plan bar
- Six-bedroom accommodation with potential for flats
- Potential to add food offering or dark kitchen
- Strong turnover fuelled by stadium attendees
Description
The property is situated in the Kennington district of London, falling within the London Borough of Lambeth. In recent years, Kennington has experienced gentrification, principally because of its location and good transport links to the West End and the City of London. Kennington is the location of three significant London landmarks: Kennington Park, The Imperial War Museum and the Oval Cricket Ground, from which the property lies a stone's throw from.
The property lies a mere 60m from Oval Underground station which provides Northern Line services across the city. Vauxhall Station is also a short walk away which provides Victoria and South Western Railway services. The area is serviced by comprehensive TFL bus network.
The property is situated on a prominent corner plot location along Kennington Park Road (A3), a vital arterial road running between South-West London and the City. The area benefits from a large number of chimney pots, passing traffic and vast numbers of visitors to The Oval on international and domestic cricket match days.
The property is a notable three-storey public house of brick construction under a pitched parapet roof, with single storey extension to the front of the building. The property has been well maintained and is presented to a high standard throughout. The property comprises in brief:
GROUND FLOOR:
- BAR: Open-plan tiered trade space with stripped wood flooring, high ceilings and central bar servery. Seating for 50-60 and room for plenty more standing.
- GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS.
- LADIES' TOILETS.
BASEMENT:
- WORKSHOP.
- OFFICE.
- LARGE STORE.
- CHILLED BARREL STORE.
FIRST FLOOR:
- TRADE KITCHEN: With two double deep fat fryers, bain marie, six-burner range cooker, two salamanders and a pantry.
- LIVING ROOM.
- BEDSIT: With double bedroom and living area.
SECOND FLOOR:
- FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS.
- SINGLE BEDROOM.
- BATHROOM.
- SHOWER AND WC ROOM.
EXTERNAL:
- FRONT PAVEMENT AREA: With seating for 10-15.
- TRADE PATIO/GARDEN: With seating for 20-25. Storage offset.
Our clients have operated the business for a number of years, initially as tenants and now as freehold owners. The business prides itself on its friendly atmosphere which appeals to locals and sports enthusiasts alike. The business is extremely busy on cricket match days but also benefits from midweek trade, showing live sports.
Although the business is a thriving business, there is potential for a new owner to further increase turnover and profitability by introducing a basic food offering. Alternatively, the trade kitchen could be utilised as a dark kitchen providing takeaway and delivery services via Deliveroo or Just Eat.
There is also the potential to convert the upper floors into two two-bedroom flats with offices, focused at the 'work from home' market to create a regular rental income.
A Premises Licence is held permitting the retail of alcohol:
Sunday - Thursday: 08:00 - 23:00
Friday and Saturday: 08:00 - 00:00
All mains services are connected.
Local Authority: London Borough of Lambeth
Rateable value: £21,000
FREEHOLD £2,000,000 to include goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition.
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-18
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Connectivity
Broadband
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1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 64% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Ashmole Primary School132 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 223
- Type
- Community school
- Henry Fawcett Primary School380 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 183
- Type
- Community school
- St Mark's Church of England Primary School448 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 213
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Reay Primary School453 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 216
- Type
- Foundation school
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School625 metresOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 162
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- Lilian Baylis Technology School609 metresOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 848
- Type
- Community school
- Ark All Saints Academy955 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 568
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Platanos College961 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 870
- Type
- Academy converter
- Saint Gabriel's College968 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 581
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Sacred Heart Catholic School0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 950
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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