Experiences
The 6 Best Padel in London
Riverside glass courts, the Soho House of padel and the UK's biggest venue: where to play London's fastest-growing sport.
In short: our top picks are Stratford Padel Club, Rocket Padel Battersea and Padel Social Club. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Padel has gone from niche to everywhere in London, and it is easy to see why: it is social, quick to pick up and genuinely addictive. Stratford Padel Club is the UK’s largest single venue, Rocket Padel plays out of a glass box at Battersea Power Station, and Padel Social Club brings a members-club polish to the whole thing. It is the ideal active date or a Sunday with friends. Book a starter session with a coach if it is your first time, then get straight into a game.
| Place | Area |
|---|---|
| Stratford Padel Club | Stratford |
| Rocket Padel Battersea | Battersea |
| Padel Social Club | Earl's Court |
| Padium | Canary Wharf |
| Racketeer | Eltham |
| We Are Padel | Various |
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Editor’s choice
Stratford Padel Club
Why we pick itThe UK's largest single padel venue, nine indoor courts by the Olympic Park with the capital's cheapest dedicated membership.
largest padel venue
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Rocket Padel Battersea
Why we pick itFour courts in an 11-metre glass building at Battersea Power Station, one of London's most striking places to play.
riverside padel
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Padel Social Club
Why we pick itThe self-styled Soho House of padel, chic clubhouses with courts at Earl's Court and the O2.
stylish padel club
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Padium
Why we pick itA premium Canary Wharf club with seven indoor and two outdoor courts a few minutes from the towers.
premium padel club
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Racketeer
Why we pick itModern outdoor courts in Eltham with a genuinely friendly, community-driven feel.
community padel
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We Are Padel
Why we pick itA growing network of padel centres across Greater London, easy to book for a first game.
padel court network
Before you book
Courts book by the hour for four players, and peak evening and weekend slots go fast, so reserve well ahead. Most clubs hire out rackets and balls, so you can turn up with just trainers. Beginners should book a coached starter session first, since the walls and scoring take a game or two to get used to.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Stratford Padel Club is our editor's choice: The UK's largest single padel venue, nine indoor courts by the Olympic Park with the capital's cheapest dedicated membership. Stratford Padel Club, Rocket Padel Battersea and Padel Social Club lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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