Food Scene
The Cattle Grid with the lifesize cow out the front is famous for it's babyback Ribs. When I ain't BBQing this is the best place in south London for Steaks, Burgers,Ribs and Wagyu Beef!
Heidi
1 Balham Station RdThe Cattle Grid with the lifesize cow out the front is famous for it's babyback Ribs. When I ain't BBQing this is the best place in south London for Steaks, Burgers,Ribs and Wagyu Beef!
Authentic French Style Brasserie, Excellent Food, Friendly service and reasonably priced. Many of my guests have visited this great place more than one time!
14 locals recommend
Gazette Balham
Balham High RoadAuthentic French Style Brasserie, Excellent Food, Friendly service and reasonably priced. Many of my guests have visited this great place more than one time!
Always Busy for a reason! Well crafted indian food. Whoever mixes their spices knows exactly what they are doing. Reasonably priced
19 locals recommend
Indian Room Balham
59 Bedford HillAlways Busy for a reason! Well crafted indian food. Whoever mixes their spices knows exactly what they are doing. Reasonably priced
Originally started by celebrity chef Rick Stein, they offer an upmarket menu and sophisticated dining and drinks.
Medium Priced
19 locals recommend
Harrison's Brasserie & Bar
15-19 Bedford HillOriginally started by celebrity chef Rick Stein, they offer an upmarket menu and sophisticated dining and drinks.
Medium Priced
New owners made this small coffee shop what it needed to be. Best coffee in Balham, friendly, treats inc Lamingtons,Anzac biscuits.easy place to while away a couple of hours. Can get busy at weekends.
70 locals recommend
Milk
18-20 Bedford HillNew owners made this small coffee shop what it needed to be. Best coffee in Balham, friendly, treats inc Lamingtons,Anzac biscuits.easy place to while away a couple of hours. Can get busy at weekends.
Essentials
Open Mon-Sat 7am-11pm and Sunday 11am -5pm
You can get most of what you need when you need it!
For cheap Wine,beer, groceries,bread, fruit, and vegetables! Not necessarily in that order
941 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillOpen Mon-Sat 7am-11pm and Sunday 11am -5pm
You can get most of what you need when you need it!
For cheap Wine,beer, groceries,bread, fruit, and vegetables! Not necessarily in that order
Drinks & Nightlife
Good if you like 80's 90's music and want to party til 2am. Yes twinned with +venture Bar.C above. It has been noted you can walk from Adventure bar and the same song will be playing here!!
Planet Organic - Balham
186-188 Balham High RdGood if you like 80's 90's music and want to party til 2am. Yes twinned with +venture Bar.C above. It has been noted you can walk from Adventure bar and the same song will be playing here!!
Ahh The infamous Bedford Pub! Famous for it's Banana Caberet comedy nights, many Famous comedians honed their skills in this tardis of a building. Live music,Comedy and Disco nights
57 locals recommend
The Bedford
77 Bedford HillAhh The infamous Bedford Pub! Famous for it's Banana Caberet comedy nights, many Famous comedians honed their skills in this tardis of a building. Live music,Comedy and Disco nights
You have to see this quirky Bar, Very laid back, and interesting bar with lots of old decor and Bowling memorabilia. They hold Ukelelee jams, quiz nights etc
53 locals recommend
Balham Bowls Club
7-9 Ramsden RdYou have to see this quirky Bar, Very laid back, and interesting bar with lots of old decor and Bowling memorabilia. They hold Ukelelee jams, quiz nights etc
Shopping
Need an Unusual Funky gift in a hurry, Oxford Street is sometimes a bit too far away. Funky bric-a-brac unusual oddities
35 locals recommend
Oliver Bonas
129 Kensington High StNeed an Unusual Funky gift in a hurry, Oxford Street is sometimes a bit too far away. Funky bric-a-brac unusual oddities
Everything Else
Apparently Europes Largest outdoor Swimming Pool. Open to the public, if you are brave enough to enter the icy cold water you are braver than me. Great on a super hot day in London! ....Yes
129 locals recommend
Tooting Bec Lido
Tooting Bec RoadApparently Europes Largest outdoor Swimming Pool. Open to the public, if you are brave enough to enter the icy cold water you are braver than me. Great on a super hot day in London! ....Yes
Sightseeing
Tooting Bec Common is My favourite place to have a wander.It is Huge! Ponds, Tennis courts, Forrest like woods, Swans,and Free Blackberries ripe for the picking! Fruit not Cellular
104 locals recommend
Tooting Bec Common Cafe
Tooting Bec Common is My favourite place to have a wander.It is Huge! Ponds, Tennis courts, Forrest like woods, Swans,and Free Blackberries ripe for the picking! Fruit not Cellular
Arts & Culture
25 metre indoor swimming Pool, Squash courts, Fully equipped Gym with all types of Fitness classes. Day memberships available
14 locals recommend
Balham Leisure Centre
25 metre indoor swimming Pool, Squash courts, Fully equipped Gym with all types of Fitness classes. Day memberships available