Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Milk
20 Bedford HillThe best Coffees, natural wines and good food.
Ciullosteria
31 Balham High RdGreat authentic Italian pizzas!
Haché Burgers Balham
37 Bedford HillPosh Burgers.
Comensal
32 Abbeville RdMexican street food and cocktails.
The Abbeville Kitchen
47 Abbeville RoadGood local food
Bistro Union
40 Abbeville RdDelicious modern english menu.
The Dairy
15 The PavementPopular restaurant with rave reviews. Need to book early!
South River Coffee
84 Balham High RoadReally good coffee, form and independant shop.
Shopping
Lots of interesting wines to buy and the staff are very knowledgeable. You can buy a bottle and open it there with some cheese and charcuterie
The Wine Tasting Shop
18 Hildreth StLots of interesting wines to buy and the staff are very knowledgeable. You can buy a bottle and open it there with some cheese and charcuterie
Oliver Bonas
129 Kensington High StGood for presents and cards.
Boots Opticians
423 North End RdPharmacy
Waitrose & Partners
134-152 Balham High RoadSmart Supermarket.
Drinks & Nightlife
Balham House
90-92 Balham High RdGood beer, good food.
The Devonshire
39 Balham High RdDecent garden with BBQ food.
Lamberts Restaurant
2 Balham High RdThe best food South of the river, British seasonal cuisine.
The Grove
83 Hammersmith GroveGood local cosy pub, serving great food and beer.
The Avalon
16 Balham HillGreat for Dinner or a few cocktails.
Late night bar/restaurant and also has film nights during the week.
37 locals recommend
The Exhibit Bar & Restaurant
12 Balham Station RdLate night bar/restaurant and also has film nights during the week.
Great Pub, with large venue behind famous for its comedy nights and cheesy nightclub.
57 locals recommend
The Bedford
77 Bedford HillGreat Pub, with large venue behind famous for its comedy nights and cheesy nightclub.
Now Foxlows...by the owners of Hawksmoor. Seriously good food and cocktails.
19 locals recommend
Harrison's Brasserie & Bar
15-19 Bedford HillNow Foxlows...by the owners of Hawksmoor. Seriously good food and cocktails.
The Abbeville
67-69 Abbeville RdGreat local pub.
Balham Bowls Club
7-9 Ramsden RdFun late night pub.
Be At One
3 Ramsden RoadCocktails with a good happy hour.
Great pub with burger shack and beers outside. Right on Clapham Common.
87 locals recommend
The Windmill
22 Blenheim GardensGreat pub with burger shack and beers outside. Right on Clapham Common.
Gigalum
7-8 Cavendish RdBooze
Entertainment & Activities
Bertie and Boo Family Coffee Shop
205-207 Balham High RdKids Soft Play
Essentials
The Ginger Pig
55 Abbeville RdAmazing butchers.
Balham Library
16 Ramsden RdUseful quiet place to study.
Fabulous Hair & Beauty
53 Balham High RdExcelent value for eyebrow threading, tinting, wa`xing and massages.
Sightseeing
Tooting Bec Common Cafe
Outdoor space for dog walking, picnics etc
Everything Else
Beauties Spa
29 Balham High RdGood value nailbar and eyebrows etc