Is it weird to say that a place is great for the people?
That's what I love about Gigalum, but as far as venues go, there are better ones. But that said, I'll be there more than not

Every summer i enjoy a few nights out here, especially after a long lazy day on the common.
I agree that it does get far too busy and can be uncomfortable at times. This also means you end up waiting ages to be served. However the vibe is good and it makes a great place to meet up if you want to go on somewhere after with a later license.

My current favourite place in London. More like a house party than a bar. Just a really friendly crowd.
I wish it opened til later than midnight that's all.
Hadn't tried the food before but, they do an amazing stuffed aubergine that I seem to eat every time I go there on a weeknight!
Need a few more bar staff behind the bar sometimes on the busy nights though.

Security very rude, I went out to have cigarette & they don't let me go back inside, I don't be even drunk, bar stuff was more drunk then me, strange, before I like this bar, better bars in area, avoid this 1

Despite the fact that the sound system isn't absolutely huge, the atmosphere is awesome! The DJs seem to know what they're doing, it's mostly house music but not too techy or minimal for a bar so lots of dancing.
It did get a bit too packed but when you have to squeeze past such a gorgeous crowd who cares!
In fact I have to admit I dropped my margarita on the terrace and within about 1 minute the staff had totally cleared it up.
I don't understand why they don't get later hours at the weekend though. . .

Went to this place for a birthday party that had been booked but the venue had forgotten to reserve an area (which had been paid for). The bar manager, an Italian man with dubious facial hair, seemed to be drunk (we saw him downing two shots before speaking to us and smelling of booze as well as walking with a slight stagger) and was quite aggressive at requests for an explanation. He offered an alternative which was hopelessly inadequate (four seats for thirty people anyone?) and then became extremely confrontational when asked for a refund for not providing the services provided (thus making sure we would never stop-by for a casual pint again).

Basically, in an area with loads of top venues who work really hard for your hard-earned cash, they didn't seem to care. Why should you waste money on a venue when there are loads of better-run and worthwhile bars locally? Hopefully the competitiveness of the Clapham bar scene will either make them shape-up and be a bit professional or ship-out and let people with an understanding of how hospitality actually works, take over.

What a fantastic bar. We just had our daughters 21st Birthday there. Staff were so polite and helpful. Manager couldn't do enough for us even gave us an area for our selves. Music was superb.

Really lively bar. I promise you, have a party or just a meal or a night out you wont be dissapointed. We had 50 guests and all said they had a lovely time at this bar.

Thank you to all the staff you really made my daughter's birthday.

Maria Roche

I'd have thought I'd be bored of Gigalum by now. But alas no. My credit card statements look rather repetitive!
It's just that I always have such a great time there.
It always starts with the innocent intention of a quick bite to eat or one drink in the sunshine, but I'll invariably end up on staying til close.
Rui and co behind the bar are such a nice bunch and have perfected all my favourite cocktails.
I'm so excited about summer heehee

Went to Gigalum for the first time on Saturday.
We sat on the terrace sinking jugs of Pimms all evening, great setting!
Got ushered inside at 11 (summin about licence restrictions) but was great to get down and dirty on the dancefloor for the last hour. Found ourselves dancing close to the rather hot DJ.. Well he was playing perfect tunes for us girlies!! ;-)

Booked this venue for my birthday last night. Fortunately I was in good company, but this bar is absolutely shocking. We had to kick people off the tables we had reserved, the bouncers were rude and over-aggressive when I'd just popped out to make a phone call to a friend who couldn't find the bar. They also didn't seem to appreciate the bar was at full capacity and kept on letting people in when there was not room to move. I bought drinks for friends and wasn't allowed to take them outside. There was a 15 minute wait at the bar.....the list is endless. Very badly managed bar. Will not be going back.

Gigalum is the best place to chill south of the river on a summer's evening by far. The staff are awesome and they do great nights too - a real chilled/non-pretentious amtosphere with the young, trendy goers of Clapham. Gigalum's best night has to be the monthly night that Big-Wide-World put on - some of the best DJs around always hitting a fun/funky tone sets this place off!

Yeah Gigalum's not bad at all actually - we all really enjoyed ourselves and the atmosphere was really friendly. You know, it's not the perfect club but I have been to a lot, lot worse! In my opinion, the club doesn't really matter anyway, it's the people inside and on that front Gigalum get's top marks.

Gigalum is a great bar, with great food. I can't wait for the summer, as Gigalum is going rock!

I had my birthday party at Gigalum on Saturday night. What fantastic staff! They bent over backwards to look after us all. When we arrived the Gigalum manager came over with a bottle of Champagne (on the house) and a birthday card!

Gigalum has it all, and more: dinner, tunes, breakfast and heaters that make it do-able all year round. I'd recommend Gigalum without a doubt. Its got a sophistication to it as opposed to a desperation to it, that many London bars have. You will not be disappointed.

Went to Gigalum on Saturday night for a friends birthday and had the most delicious meal out on the terrace overlooking the Common. I didn't think it'd be that warm but the Gigalum patio heaters kept us nice and toasty. Later on the DJs absolutely rocked the place, and I've never seen so many gorgeous blokes in one place!

I am not a big fan of Clapham, but I enjoyed my visit to Gigalum. The food was abour average but the atmosphere was really cool and funky. The staff were extremely friendly and I even chatted up the waitress. Gigalum will be seeing more of me in the future I can guarantee.