Having been a local around Battersea for several years, I was excited to see that Babel had re-opened after a refurb and I don't think I've ever seen such an amazing transformation of what was already a good looking bar. Totally original design and the fact that when we went there,the place was packed, is a clear indication that Babel is back on the map. Great cocktail list, supberb food and top-notch service is the order for Babel nowadays and I can only salute the brains behind this.

Babel is without a doubt the worst bar I have ever had the bad luck to visit. It is dirty, smokey, smelly with sick in the corridors. The so called manager is rude and unfriendly, and the bouncers are worse than useless.


A friend asked them if they could pop out to say goodbye to us which the bouncer said was fine, but when she tried to go back in two minutes later they were asked for ID and refused entry! Babel is pathetic. Avoid it like the plague.

I have been a Clapham local for four years now, and frequented Babel numerous times. Then one night I left quickly to say goodbye to friends and on my return the bouncer wouldn't let me in despite my jacket still hanging from one of the tables. Despite saying that all I wanted was my jacket, he said the manager wouldn't let me in.


So I rang and asked for the manager, who said that there was no more jackets inside without even looking and then hung up on me when I asked if he could have a quick look.


So despite the fact that I brought about 40 people to Babel, and without us the place would have been empty, they just treated me with contempt.

Babel is an uncomplicated & friendly bar with a good selection of premium spirits and well trained staff. Always a great night out at Babel!

Babel is a very friendly, good looking bar in the heart of Battersea; we came on a Thursday afternoon for coffee after shopping and ended up staying till they closed - at 12! what chance did we have with that neverending cocktail list...so much choice, so little time...

Reliably the best place to go party in Battersea. Great barstaff and cocktails!

"local big-name DJs" - surely a contradiction in terms.
"Miss Strawberry K" - who???

Babel has a great crowd, great prices and great atmosphere. Also local big name djs, including Miss Strawberry K. No entrance fee either. Defo recommend this one.