Recommended Clapham Pubs

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Clapham Pubs

If there's one thing SW4 is renowned for it's quality pubs. These Clapham pubs are some of the best around - whether you're looking for excellent food, live sport screenings, real ale or all of the above, these recommended Clapham pubs are sure to fit the bill.
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The Avalon
16 Balham Hill, Balham, SW12 9EB
  • Destination public house and garden
  • DJs till 1 am Fridays and Saturdays
  • Stunning private dining room
  • Excellent selection of cask ales & wines
  • Wood burning open fire
One of many excellent foodie pubs in SW4, the Abbeville is owned by the Rennaissance group so you can expect quality food and drink in a smart setting.
67-69 Abbeville Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 9JW
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Dating back to the 18th century, the building now occupied by the Battersea Mess and Music Hall used to be a nursing home. Thankfully, the patients have now been replaced by punters and a British food menu is paired with real ales, ciders and premium spirits.
49 Lavender Gardens,
Battersea,
London,
SW11 1DJ
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With its beer garden, pub grub and rotating selection of ales, the Bobbin is a very cosy pub with plenty to offer whatever the weather.
1-3 Lillieshall Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 0LN
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Head to the Bread and Roses for a good selection of beers, including a specialist range from American microbreweries.
68 Clapham Manor Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 6DZ
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Part of the growing Draft House group, this one on Northcote Road has a seriously good selection of real ale and craft beer across the pumps at the bar and in bottles. You can sample the drinks in third pint glasses and the food is very good too.
94 Northcote Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW11 6QW
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Serving food from morning until night, the Elephant on the Hill is a popular destination for breakfast, dinner or drinks.
47-49 Lavender Hill,
Battersea,
London,
SW11 5QN
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Good food, live music, real ales and a large garden make this gastro pub a really good shout in the SW9 area.
70 Landor Road,
London,
SW9 9PH
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A lively spot on Battersea Rise, the Merchant serves a good value food menu and an extensive range of drinks.
23-25 Battersea Rise ,
Clapham,
London,
SW11 1HG
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A Geronimo Inns pub on Northcote Road, the Northcote is a good all-rounder: food, drink, live sports - they've got it covered.
2 Northcote Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW11 1NT
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A tiny venue on Venn Street, the Rapscallion is a fantatsic spot for dinner or drinks - whether you're visiting the nearby Clapham Picturehouse or not.
75 Venn Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 0BD
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Located in the heart of the action on Clapham High Street, the Royal Oak has a busy roster of events throughout the week, including an unusual Saturday night Berlin-inspired session of ping pong and electronic music.
10 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7UT
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Another of the Rennissance pub collection in south London, the Stonhouse is a firm favourite in the area, thanks to its quality grub and fine drinks menu.
165 Stonhouse Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 6BJ
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One of those pubs that dish up Thai food instead of traditional pub grub, the Sun is a spacious boozer with plenty of cheer.
47 Clapham Old Town,
London,
SW4 0JL
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