Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Brilliant local pub with super beer garden (revamped for Summer 2015) where you couldn't get a better Sunday lunch.
http://www.theavalonlondon.com/
28 locals recommend
The Avalon
16 Balham HillBrilliant local pub with super beer garden (revamped for Summer 2015) where you couldn't get a better Sunday lunch.
http://www.theavalonlondon.com/
Gigalum is now firmly established as one of the top DJ bars in South London. Popular with the hip, young things, this venue literally bursts at the seams in the summer months.
http://www.gigalum.com/
19 locals recommend
Gigalum
7-8 Cavendish RdGigalum is now firmly established as one of the top DJ bars in South London. Popular with the hip, young things, this venue literally bursts at the seams in the summer months.
http://www.gigalum.com/
If you fancy a bottle of wine that delivers something a little more special than the local supermarket offerings, you should head for Bottle Apostle. On Friday evenings, they also host a wine tasting night open until 9pm. Why not sample an exotic Spanish red before heading out to one of the excellent local restaurants?
6 locals recommend
Bottle Apostle
172 Regent's Park RdIf you fancy a bottle of wine that delivers something a little more special than the local supermarket offerings, you should head for Bottle Apostle. On Friday evenings, they also host a wine tasting night open until 9pm. Why not sample an exotic Spanish red before heading out to one of the excellent local restaurants?
Food Scene
Very popular, lively food/flower market at Clapham Common. Smells divine!
Get there early to avoid the queue for your hog-roast sandwich at lunch time!
79 locals recommend
Venn Street Market
Venn StreetVery popular, lively food/flower market at Clapham Common. Smells divine!
Get there early to avoid the queue for your hog-roast sandwich at lunch time!
Best pizza in Clapham. The calzone is fantastico!
http://www.ecorestaurants.com/
45 locals recommend
Eco Restaurant
162 Clapham High StBest pizza in Clapham. The calzone is fantastico!
http://www.ecorestaurants.com/
A little bit of France in Clapham Common just across from the Clapham Picture House.
23 locals recommend
Gastro
A little bit of France in Clapham Common just across from the Clapham Picture House.
For consistently fine dining at a this local favourite, Michelin- starred Chez Bruce remains the host's favourite.
Treat yourselves to a special night out. They also do a very reasonably priced set lunch, seven days per week.
http://www.chezbruce.co.uk/
84 locals recommend
Chez Bruce
2 Bellevue RdFor consistently fine dining at a this local favourite, Michelin- starred Chez Bruce remains the host's favourite.
Treat yourselves to a special night out. They also do a very reasonably priced set lunch, seven days per week.
http://www.chezbruce.co.uk/
For those who can't live without Starbucks. They're on the sunny side of the street with a cute terrace.
192 locals recommend
Starbucks Coffee
2 S Lambeth RdFor those who can't live without Starbucks. They're on the sunny side of the street with a cute terrace.
Just across from Clapham South station, stop in for a super-strong brew before sight-seeing! Good wifi access too.
131 locals recommend
Costa Coffee
16 Balham HillJust across from Clapham South station, stop in for a super-strong brew before sight-seeing! Good wifi access too.
A fairly new addition to Abbeville Road, if you love Fish and Chips, you'll love this place. Delicious food and there's a great kid's menu too.
Funky interior and friendly, helpful staff.
Kerbisher & Malt
50 Abbeville RdA fairly new addition to Abbeville Road, if you love Fish and Chips, you'll love this place. Delicious food and there's a great kid's menu too.
Funky interior and friendly, helpful staff.
Yum. Yum. Yum. Whether you have a sweet or savoury tooth, there's something here for you. Take away or enjoy the large eat-in section at the rear of the premises. With free wifi, you can take your smart phone, tablet or laptop and stay in touch with friends and family over a delicious coffee.
23 locals recommend
GAIL's Bakery Abbeville Road
71 Abbeville RdYum. Yum. Yum. Whether you have a sweet or savoury tooth, there's something here for you. Take away or enjoy the large eat-in section at the rear of the premises. With free wifi, you can take your smart phone, tablet or laptop and stay in touch with friends and family over a delicious coffee.
Wow! Fresh, spicy, brilliant - voted Best Mexican restaurant in London by Time Out 2015. They also make a potent Margarita. Highly recommended.
Comensal
32 Abbeville RdWow! Fresh, spicy, brilliant - voted Best Mexican restaurant in London by Time Out 2015. They also make a potent Margarita. Highly recommended.
Entertainment & Activities
All the latest releases and films for those who enjoy being a little more challenged in this very cute local cinema (with popular cafe). Cheaper than cinemas in the West End.
http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Clapham_Picturehouse/
199 locals recommend
Clapham Picturehouse
76 Venn StAll the latest releases and films for those who enjoy being a little more challenged in this very cute local cinema (with popular cafe). Cheaper than cinemas in the West End.
http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Clapham_Picturehouse/
Essentials
Brockwell Lido offers a 50m outdoor pool set in the grounds of beautiful Brockwell park where you can also enjoy refreshments and/or lunch/dinner after a refreshing swim. http://www.thelidocafe.co.uk/
162 locals recommend
Brockwell Lido
Dulwich RoadBrockwell Lido offers a 50m outdoor pool set in the grounds of beautiful Brockwell park where you can also enjoy refreshments and/or lunch/dinner after a refreshing swim. http://www.thelidocafe.co.uk/
Take a bus to Balham if you fancy a workout or a swim in the indoor pool.
http://www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/centres/balham-leisure-centre/
14 locals recommend
Balham Leisure Centre
Take a bus to Balham if you fancy a workout or a swim in the indoor pool.
http://www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/centres/balham-leisure-centre/
Food and essentials (good bakery section). Extended opening hours.
189 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
917-921 Fulham Rd.Food and essentials (good bakery section). Extended opening hours.
Need stamps? Got an urgent parcel to send? Visit our mini post office hidden at the rear of this local shop.
12 locals recommend
Post Office
68 Brixton RdNeed stamps? Got an urgent parcel to send? Visit our mini post office hidden at the rear of this local shop.
Large supermarket for all your self-catering holiday requirements, over the counter medical supplies and treats!
20 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
128 Clapham Common South SideLarge supermarket for all your self-catering holiday requirements, over the counter medical supplies and treats!
For the best meat/poultry in the hood. Proper butchering. Proper prices too £££. You'll also find some yummy ready baked goods like fantastic pies.
http://www.thegingerpig.co.uk/shops/abbeville-road/
15 locals recommend
The Ginger Pig
55 Abbeville RdFor the best meat/poultry in the hood. Proper butchering. Proper prices too £££. You'll also find some yummy ready baked goods like fantastic pies.
http://www.thegingerpig.co.uk/shops/abbeville-road/
Barclays Bank
188 Clapham High StFull foreign exchange service.
Ladies! Need a manicure, pedicure or quick holiday wax? Just around the corner from home, an excellent pop-in salon.
Have a pedicure and make the most of the amazing vibrating chairs! Bliss!
USA Star Nails
33 Balham HillLadies! Need a manicure, pedicure or quick holiday wax? Just around the corner from home, an excellent pop-in salon.
Have a pedicure and make the most of the amazing vibrating chairs! Bliss!
Penguin Drycleaners - good value, fast (if you ask nicely) dry cleaners close to the apartment.
SW4 9DW
Clapham Common South SidePenguin Drycleaners - good value, fast (if you ask nicely) dry cleaners close to the apartment.
Parks & Nature
If you're staying during the summer months, you might catch a great weekend concert.
8 locals recommend
Clapham Common Bandstand
Clapham Common North SideIf you're staying during the summer months, you might catch a great weekend concert.
When you're in a big city, sometimes you just need some green! Wooded areas, large grassy expanses, ponds and a cafe... in 220 acres just at the end of the street!
254 locals recommend
Clapham Common
Windmill DriveWhen you're in a big city, sometimes you just need some green! Wooded areas, large grassy expanses, ponds and a cafe... in 220 acres just at the end of the street!