Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Balham, London

James W. • August 3, 2013Had the Kurdish fried eggs w/ chorizo, spinach, labnen and kirmizi biber. Best brekkie i've had all year!!

Pablette K. • October 27, 2015Try the grilled banana bread!

Candid Magazine • March 5, 2014Check the specials, they are always more adventurous than the menu (especially for vegetarians)

E E. • October 1, 2012Dropped by this morning for an Americano and some beans. Fantastic! Great coffee and friendly staff who know their coffee.

Paul G. • August 20, 2015A great local Italian. All the dishes are tasty. The pizzas are light and delicious.

Alex T. • November 30, 2014Went a couple of months ago and wasn't that fussed. Went again and wow. Honestly one of the best Indians I have had, so much flavour and friendly staff as well :)

Candid Magazine • March 25, 2014Great live entertainment and a very chilled hangout in the day.

Lef G. • August 10, 2018Love their garden. Tasty cocktails as well, uncommon for a pub :D

James M. • December 1, 2012Good value, tasty food. Great coffee. Friendly staff. What more could you want on a hungover Saturday!

Josh W. • August 13, 2016Excellent place for dinner with friends. Just remember to bring your own wine. The corkage is £5 per bottle.

Chris R. • February 1, 2020Nice service, bring your own bottle, tasty starters and vegetarian options.

Lisa H. • June 30, 2015Great bakery in Balham. They also serve coffee and cakes and a great spot to sit outside and people watch.

William • May 15, 2013Excellent service, delicious food. Fillet steak is fantastic, especially at half the price with a tastecard. Lovely garden. Avoid on Friday & Saturday nights

David A. • August 11, 2013I would say, don't be afraid to order the chicken. It's rather good.

Chris R. • March 16, 2020Get the mothership, plenty of vegetarian options, mash isn't fresh but still tasty

James C. • May 27, 2013Nice pub recently refurbished Abbas is an excellent local . Try the Balham Burger which tastes much better than you think it will. Very good selection if beers. Good spot. Good staff and atmosphere!

Francois S. • July 28, 2013Great diner food and happy hour on cocktails. Cinema upstairs as well

Michael W. • May 27, 2012Great back garden but really let down by the food. Toughest sirloin I have had in months- and overcooked!

Courtney M. • April 15, 2017Try the croissants, fresh made every morning onsite. Amazing!

Maxine P. • August 19, 2010They do great cakes here, staff are super friendly and the coffee is strong!

Carolina R. • May 10, 2015Had the Lamb Rosemery burger, salad instead of bun. Absolutely amazing and cooked to the point I requested. Also loved their Banana Berry smoothie - very fresh drink option.

Chris R. • March 27, 2019Nice chilled place, plenty of solo persons enjoying a book.

Agnieszka K. • June 15, 2017I love veggie spring rolls with peanut sauce and soups with mushrooms :)

Chris R. • September 25, 2020They had nice growlers during lockdown

Filip R. • October 7, 2018Food is simple but well prepared. Definitely recommend it for brunch and drinks. Service was a little overwhelmed unfortunately...

Ramona A. • February 11, 2020Mint, lime and honey tea was literally just two slices of lime in a teapot with hot water for £3. Dirty plates aren’t cleared for hours (when quiet) and staff are kinda rude.

Charlotte R. • March 10, 2011The new menu is brilliant. Great for any occasion. If anything, a little pricey, but you can always find coupons to compensate for it!