Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Balham, London

Rob D. • August 19, 2013Courgette fritters are amazing, get a side of bacon - cooked to perfection (if you prefer non-crispy). Kurdish baked eggs also fantastic. Plus their coffee is best (& also cheapest) in South London.

Mobbie N. • March 10, 2014Leave room for a cake after your pizza - seriously good!

Dennis R. • February 7, 2018Great flat white. Banana bread with espresso butter is delicious. It’s a generous slice as well.

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

Ekaterina P. • January 30, 2017We really enjoyed our dinner here, lovely music and ambience, dimmed lights, quite romantic :) my pasta a ragu was amazing, as well as tiramisu

Andy P. • February 21, 2014Fabulous breakfast. No need to "go large"

Patrick James S. • November 11, 2012Great cappuccino & an even better cup and saucer ;)

Lauren • February 4, 2010Great local pub, always a good atmosphere. Salsa dancing, quizes, comedy, pop-up club... All good!

Emma M. • February 19, 2013The 1st curry in a restaurant that I have eaten without feeling guilty. Healthy, natural curry without the oil and food colouring. Delicious and excellent service. Definitely book beforehand.

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

Hubbly Bubbly • September 11, 2016Another good reason to be south of the river. Enjoy the terrace that offers the chance to indulge in Shisha and fresh mint tea over kewered lamb, exotic chilled juices and an excellent mezze.

Daniel L. • October 12, 2014Sunday roasts are a definite recommend! Very friendly and welcoming staff in a nice atmosphere too.

Dave P. • August 6, 2011They have the best japanese Whisky, Yamazaki. Not a lot of London bars have this

Julia K. • May 8, 2016Love love love this place. Very lively. There is comedy, live art, cinema, music and a banging food selection. Great staff. Perfect ambience. 👌🏻

Zubin M. • June 16, 2012Dip peri fries in Ketchup mixed with garlic sauce....awesome!

Xander G. • April 28, 2022Wonderful Hake and chips. The fish is freshly caught and cooked. The portion is generous. Thank you. Really well done.

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!

Alex V. • February 14, 2019Come here to work sometimes as it’s relaxing and has great coffee and cake. The Lemon Polenta was tasty! 😋

Matteo P. • October 16, 2011Best caffe Nero in London in my opinion, the mocha is good for those who are indecisive

Matt L. • November 19, 2012Reasonable selection of beers on tap and bottles, good bourbon selection. BBQ in the summer was great, the Sunday roast a bit hit and miss.

Harvey S. • March 16, 2013Good food fantastic cakes and helpful staff!

Seb • May 10, 2015Best burgers in Balham! Great branch of this London chain.

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.

Rouven S. • September 25, 2010Best venue in Balham when you kids. And the food is great, too.

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

Chris M. • September 29, 2014Great little cocktail bar, friendly staff and a great vibe. Happy hour is great deal and the alcohol is free poured, not measured.