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Food Scene
Delicious coffee and irresistible pastries/cakes baked on site. AND, free wifi!
Only a short stroll from the apartment in popular Abbeville Rd village... where you can window shop afterwards.
Le Petit Boulanger
25 Abbeville RoadDelicious coffee and irresistible pastries/cakes baked on site. AND, free wifi!
Only a short stroll from the apartment in popular Abbeville Rd village... where you can window shop afterwards.
Delicious, delicious, delicious! Not for those on a strict budget but you will not be disappointed. Everything from the modern French cuisine to the finest wines and brilliant service... will impress.
84 locals recommend
Chez Bruce
2 Bellevue RdDelicious, delicious, delicious! Not for those on a strict budget but you will not be disappointed. Everything from the modern French cuisine to the finest wines and brilliant service... will impress.
Savoury Heaven and the best tortilla in SW London.
If you head to El Rincon for breakfast on the weekend, you must have Chocolate con churros for £3! Maybe seconds? Take the papers and your time...
El Rincon Latino
148 Clapham Manor StreetSavoury Heaven and the best tortilla in SW London.
If you head to El Rincon for breakfast on the weekend, you must have Chocolate con churros for £3! Maybe seconds? Take the papers and your time...
It's close, it's quick, it's reliable. Nice outdoor terrace.
Can't go wrong with the Padana (vegetarian option with goat cheese and caramelised onions). Yum!
374 locals recommend
Pizza Express
316 Kennington RdIt's close, it's quick, it's reliable. Nice outdoor terrace.
Can't go wrong with the Padana (vegetarian option with goat cheese and caramelised onions). Yum!
Drinks & Nightlife
THE place in Clapham for a drink or four...
You may even queue to enter on a sunny weekend or balmy summer's eve! The always vibrant atmosphere and heaving crowd is a sure bet you'll enjoy Gigalum.
19 locals recommend
Gigalum
7-8 Cavendish RdTHE place in Clapham for a drink or four...
You may even queue to enter on a sunny weekend or balmy summer's eve! The always vibrant atmosphere and heaving crowd is a sure bet you'll enjoy Gigalum.
The Windmill has been a part of Clapham Common since 1665. This local pub is a rambling building dating from 18-19th centuries and boasts London's largest beer garden, 200 acres! Great pub food too.
87 locals recommend
The Windmill
22 Blenheim GardensThe Windmill has been a part of Clapham Common since 1665. This local pub is a rambling building dating from 18-19th centuries and boasts London's largest beer garden, 200 acres! Great pub food too.
Everything about The Avalon is great.
Voted one of London's Best Pub Gardens in 2013 by Time Out (and they've reviewed a few pubs)! Fab food too.
http://www.theavalonlondon.com
28 locals recommend
The Avalon
16 Balham HillEverything about The Avalon is great.
Voted one of London's Best Pub Gardens in 2013 by Time Out (and they've reviewed a few pubs)! Fab food too.
http://www.theavalonlondon.com
Highly recommended by a previous guest who was impressed by the super delicious menu, reasonable prices and the friendly service.
http://www.bistrounion.co.uk
27 locals recommend
Bistro Union
40 Abbeville RdHighly recommended by a previous guest who was impressed by the super delicious menu, reasonable prices and the friendly service.
http://www.bistrounion.co.uk
Arts & Culture
Several screens but still cosy and my favourite place to see the latest releases. Easy walk from base and lots more great bars and cafes to explore nearby ... OR detour through the Common for a walk!
199 locals recommend
Clapham Picturehouse
76 Venn StSeveral screens but still cosy and my favourite place to see the latest releases. Easy walk from base and lots more great bars and cafes to explore nearby ... OR detour through the Common for a walk!
Perhaps my favourite venue in London. Many memorable nights in London have been spent here listening to some of the world's greatest jazz musicians...
A complete and unforgettable experience.
123 locals recommend
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
47 Frith StPerhaps my favourite venue in London. Many memorable nights in London have been spent here listening to some of the world's greatest jazz musicians...
A complete and unforgettable experience.
Great jazz cavern within 20-30 mins from the door. You'll see London's best jazz talent at this venue. Even I've had a little sing there!
64 locals recommend
606 Club
90 Lots RdGreat jazz cavern within 20-30 mins from the door. You'll see London's best jazz talent at this venue. Even I've had a little sing there!
Everything Else
Conveniently located with extended trading hours for essential grocery items, toiletries, newspapers/magazines etc. Tesco and M&S also located nearby.
189 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
917-921 Fulham Rd.Conveniently located with extended trading hours for essential grocery items, toiletries, newspapers/magazines etc. Tesco and M&S also located nearby.
Swim in the city? The Brockwell Lido (aka Brixton Beach) is a 50m Olympic pool surrounded by a listed art deco building with gym/studios AND cafe with poolside terrace serving great modern nosh!
108 locals recommend
The Lido Cafe
Dulwich RoadSwim in the city? The Brockwell Lido (aka Brixton Beach) is a 50m Olympic pool surrounded by a listed art deco building with gym/studios AND cafe with poolside terrace serving great modern nosh!