Guidebook for Greater London

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Guidebook for Greater London

Food Scene

The team behind newcomer Arlo’s is serious about steak, and what better way to spend a date night – or indeed a mate date – than with a prime piece of tender British bavette? It’s situated next to Balham Bowls Club – the perfect spot for a pre-drink under the fairy light-strewn ceiling.
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Arlo's Balham
1 Ramsden Rd
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The team behind newcomer Arlo’s is serious about steak, and what better way to spend a date night – or indeed a mate date – than with a prime piece of tender British bavette? It’s situated next to Balham Bowls Club – the perfect spot for a pre-drink under the fairy light-strewn ceiling.
Start the day the best way – with a lazy breakfast at Milk, which, judging by its popularity, is probably Balham’s premier brunch spot. The menu offers more than your usual bacon butty (although there’s a fine version available), and the restaurant is licensed – bonus.
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Milk
20 Bedford Hill
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Start the day the best way – with a lazy breakfast at Milk, which, judging by its popularity, is probably Balham’s premier brunch spot. The menu offers more than your usual bacon butty (although there’s a fine version available), and the restaurant is licensed – bonus.
If you can’t make it to Paris, do the next best thing and book a table at Gazette, SW12’s French favourite, where you can show your cherie amour just how serious you are. They are have branches in Battersea and Putney too.
Gazette Balham
Balham High Road
If you can’t make it to Paris, do the next best thing and book a table at Gazette, SW12’s French favourite, where you can show your cherie amour just how serious you are. They are have branches in Battersea and Putney too.

Drinks & Nightlife

A right gem of a cocktail bar is waiting to be unearthed on Bedford Hill. Lost & Found is a friendly, funky bar rife with live music, fun-time vibes and cocktails that'll knock your socks off. Stop by sometime soon for a minty fresh Red Haired Mojito, a sweet and velvety Candy Bar or bring your mates and share an Alice in Wonderland a blend laced with Stolichanaya Vodka served in a top hat!
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Lost & Found Bar
10 Bedford Hill
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A right gem of a cocktail bar is waiting to be unearthed on Bedford Hill. Lost & Found is a friendly, funky bar rife with live music, fun-time vibes and cocktails that'll knock your socks off. Stop by sometime soon for a minty fresh Red Haired Mojito, a sweet and velvety Candy Bar or bring your mates and share an Alice in Wonderland a blend laced with Stolichanaya Vodka served in a top hat!
Located 30 seconds from Balham train and tube station, the ground floor bar of The Exhibit is perfect to relax over a few drinks. Large leather sofas help you relax while catching up with friends. Or perch on one of the stools and watch the world go by. Soak up the spring sun on the large terrace or get the last of the rays at the back of the newly decked garden.
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The Exhibit Bar & Restaurant
12 Balham Station Rd
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Located 30 seconds from Balham train and tube station, the ground floor bar of The Exhibit is perfect to relax over a few drinks. Large leather sofas help you relax while catching up with friends. Or perch on one of the stools and watch the world go by. Soak up the spring sun on the large terrace or get the last of the rays at the back of the newly decked garden.
So you're not after whacky cocktails, and you're most definitely not after strobe lighting on the dancefloor? Then why not a laid-back bar in Balham that has pub written all over it. Join The Regent for foosball, relaxed seating, comfy dining and pints aplenty.
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The Regent Pub- Islington
201-203 Liverpool Rd
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So you're not after whacky cocktails, and you're most definitely not after strobe lighting on the dancefloor? Then why not a laid-back bar in Balham that has pub written all over it. Join The Regent for foosball, relaxed seating, comfy dining and pints aplenty.
Keeping to the retro outfit of your local village hall, Balham Bowls Club feels like it's played host to more than a few town forays, as well as propping up the punters. Coming with bags of charm, this Bar in Balham is a haven for lounging with its living room vibes as well as hearty pub grub.
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Balham Bowls Club
7-9 Ramsden Rd
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Keeping to the retro outfit of your local village hall, Balham Bowls Club feels like it's played host to more than a few town forays, as well as propping up the punters. Coming with bags of charm, this Bar in Balham is a haven for lounging with its living room vibes as well as hearty pub grub.