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Clapham Bars

Clapham is a seemingly never ending source of bars and pubs for the avid social butterfly. Our guide to the best bars in Clapham will ensure you're drinking with a smile on your face whether you're a sports fan, stylish girl about town or music lover. Leaf through our pick of the best bars in Clapham and discover your new local.
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Aquum
68-70 Clapham High Street, Clapham, SW4 7UL
  • Winner of Best New Bar @ The London Club & Bar Awards
  • Glamorous space, creating a relaxed environment
  • Extensive cocktail list by experienced Mixologists
  • World Class menu including London's finest Sunday Roast
  • Thoughtfully designed space, ideal for any event
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Sports and cocktail bar Lithium offers a variety of drinks with regular promotions. Resident DJs play the best in R & B, funky house, 80s and 90s.
30-32 Queenstown Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW8 3RX
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64th and Social
(British)
A swanky bar and restaurant on the High Street.
64 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7UL
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The Abbeville offers a menu of classic gastropub fare with French influences.
67-69 Abbeville Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 9JW
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Alexandra
Unpretentious boozer on Clapham Common Southside.
14 Clapham Common Southside,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7AA
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Aquum brings the West End to Clapham with sumptuous decor and creative cocktails.
68-70 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7UL
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Arch 635
Arch 635 is an upbeat DJ bar on Lendal Terrace with DJs on the decks throughout the week.
15-16 Lendal Terrace,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7UX
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Bar Social
Arranged over three intimate levels, The Bar Social offers exquisite, award winning cocktails in stylish and ambient surroundings.
245 Lavender Hill,
Clapham,
London,
SW11 1JW
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Battersea Mess and Music Hall
(British)
Battersea Mess and Music Hall is a former 18th century nursing home that has been transformed into a pub playing homage to a 1930s working men's club. Alongside a British food menu created by chef Michael Chaplin, a comprehensive choice of real ales, ciders and spirits are available.
49 Lavender Gardens,
Battersea,
London,
SW11 1DJ
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Be At One Clapham is located in the heart of Clapham's busy nightlife which makes it the perfect venue to meet friends.
4 Clapham Common South Side,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7AA
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Belgo
(Belgian)
Bierodrome is a popular and reliable haunt of Claphamites.
44-48 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7UR
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The Bobbin
(British)
The Bobbin serves British cuisine as well as some traditional pub classics. The rustic interior, large beer garden and a changing selection of ales, beers, wines and spirits makes this an ideal venue for any occasion.
1-3 Lillieshall Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 0LN
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Bread and Roses
(Gastro Pub Food)
The Bread and Roses is a vibrant pub on Clapham Manor Street that serves a variety of beers including American micro-brewery beers. The food menu offers a range of dishes influenced from around the world.
68 Clapham Manor Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 6DZ
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The Calf
With youth on its side, The Calf is a playful pub for games and giggles.
87 Rectory Grove,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 0DR
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The Clapham North
(Gastro Pub Food)
Combining the best of both pub worlds, Clapham North has regular DJs and live music nights and is ideal for a lazy Sunday afternoon with a pint.
409 Clapham Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW9 9BT
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Draft House Northcote
(Gastro Pub Food)
The Draft House Northcote is a stylish gastro pub serving a menu of international dishes made with fresh produce. As well as seasonally changing wines they offer an extensive selection of beers and ales from around the world which are available in third pint measures so that you can sample a wider range of varieties during your visit.
94 Northcote Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW11 6QW
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El Rincon Latino
(South American, Spanish)
A perfect combination of intimate and lively, the staff turn what could be a bog standard Spanish-style venue into an experience to remember.
148 Clapham Manor Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 6BX
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Elephant on the Hill
(British)
Elephant on the Hill is a family-friendly bar and restaurant offering freshly prepared British dishes made with seasonal produce. The menu includes breakfast at the weekends and a full traditional roast lunch on a Sunday. They also offer an extensive range of drinks including a carefully chosen wine list and a wide variety of international beers.
47-49 Lavender Hill,
Battersea,
London,
SW11 5QN
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Not far from Clapham Common, this is a funky little bar with a loyal following who you may find spilling out over onto the attractive terrace most nights.
7 Cavendish Parade,
Clapham South,
London,
SW4 9DW
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The Glow Lounge Cafe and Bar
(British)
Retro joint on the edge of Clapham Common with a chilled atmosphere, a hearty menu, cocktails aplenty and wi-fi for you laptoppers out there.
6 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 9DW
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Grafton House
(Modern European)
The Grafton is a stylish venue just off the beaten track which makes it all the more of a hidden gem in Clapham.
13-19 Old Town,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 0JT
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Hed Kandi
The world-famous Hed Kandi launch their first bar in the heart of Clapham. Expect cocktails from around the world, quality guest DJs and a party atmosphere throughout the week.
38 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7UR
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Holy Drinker
Not an alcopop or plasma screen in sight at this classy Clapham watering hole.
59 Northcote Road,
Clapham Junction,
London,
SW11 1NP
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Inigo
Another relaxed Clapham offering with regular DJ nights and plenty of pretty people.
642 Wandsworth Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW8 3JW
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Kazbar
One of London's only video bars has a hi-tech edge with video walls and regular VJ nights. A large gay following, it's not exclusively so being open to all.
50 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7UL
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The Landor
(Gastro Pub Food)
Located close to Clapham North tube and Clapham High Street, The Landor is the real deal amongst the many gastro pubs in the area. A great down-to-earth atmosphere with fantastic food and a theatre upstairs – what more can you want?
70 Landor Road,
London,
SW9 9PH
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The Loft on Clapham High Street serves excellent modern European food, the best weekend brunch and Sunday roasts in Clapham and an exhaustive selection of fine cocktails, wines and international beers.
67 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7TG
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Lost Society
(Modern European)
The Lost Society is a beautiful venue with Clapham's only late licensed garden. Each room at Lost Society is themed and distinctly unique. Put simply, it's stunning and you have to go.
697 Wandsworth Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW8 3JF
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The Merchant
(Pub Food)
The Merchant is a friendly and lively bar in the popular Battersea Rise area. On the menu are affordable and hearty comfort foods whilst the bar holds a wide selection of beers on tap.
23-25 Battersea Rise ,
Clapham,
London,
SW11 1HG
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The Northcote
(British)
If you’re looking for decent gastro pub style food in the setting of a modern, charming boozer then head to The Northcote.
2 Northcote Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW11 1NT
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The Rapscallion is a pub that serves a good range of beers and pub food. In good weather al fresco dining is possible.
75 Venn Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 0BD
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Revolution Bar Clapham
(Pub Food)
Clapham's trendy elite flock to this Revolution Bar on Clapham High Street and get up to all manner of trendy activities.
95-97 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7TB
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Royal Oak
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An easy, low-key and comfy pub on Clapham High Street, The Royal Oak is always filled with happy drinkers and diners.
10 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7UT
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This is a chic Clapham bar with a stylish, Middle Eastern theme.
165 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7SS
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The Stonhouse is a stylish gastro pub that boasts an impressive selection of modern European dishes.
165 Stonhouse Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 6BJ
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Designed by the guys behind Mahiki, this is a cool, contemporary cocktail bar with cocktails that won't break the bank.
247-249 Lavender Hill,
Clapham,
London,
SW11 1JW
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Sun
(Pub Food)
Friendly Clapham pub with a terrific beer garden for the summer months.
47 Clapham Old Town,
London,
SW4 0JL
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The Underdog
(American, Snacks)
The Underdog, not to be confused with its sibling of the same name on Northcote Road, is geared up to be a sport-watching destination of choice, and a rock bar.
16a Clapham Common Southside,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7AB
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The Underdog
(American, Snacks)
The atmosphere evokes a laidback American diner rather than a South London boozer and The Underdog is all the better for it. Head here for curly fries, live football and well priced cocktails.
8-10 Northcote Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW11 1NT
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Venn Street Records
(Pizzeria)
Venn Street Records is a buzzy venue that offers a food menu of pizzas and light bites alongside a varied drinks list. The venue hosts regular live music throughout the month.
78 Venn Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 0BD
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The White House
The White House is made up of many sleek and sophisticated rooms for drinking, eating, dancing and looking beautiful. We recommend a trip up to the dazzling roof terrace.
65 Clapham Park Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7EH
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