What do you do with a popular party bar during the week? Easy: turn it into a fine dining restaurant and cocktail bar for those that prefer good conversation to hardcore tunes.

The Venue
Don’t worry if you’re a fan of party bar Lost Society. all's not lost. Yes, Blind Tiger shares the same address but both venues happily sit together. Whilst Friday and Saturday sees the emergence of the club nights that have made Lost Society such a popular Clapham party spot, Blind Tiger comes out to play only during the week. They are an endangered species, after all.

And so, From Sunday to Thursday out come the tables and chairs, covered in pristine white tablecloths with pretty candelabras adding a cosy appeal to the space. The red walls make it feel even warmer, contrasting with the dark wooden floors, and there’s a little stage area where bands keep you entertained with live music. With a definite 1920s appeal, it’s a clever reinvention of a space that moonlights as a dancefloor at the weekend.

The Atmosphere
Blind Tiger aims to capture the essence of 1920s decadence, from the decor and cocktails right through to the food. And they do a pretty good job of it. Perhaps it’s the inherent charm of the building that's made Lost Society so popular, but there is a cosy feeling to the space, and live music on some nights enhances this even further. It attracts a mix of mainly young and trendy Claphamites, especially couples, although there’s no sense of exclusivity. The staff are friendly and the service is efficient, with special mention to the bar staff who do a great job of mixing up an interesting array of cocktails.

The Food
The menu at Blind Tiger is thoughtfully put together and well executed. A starter of thinly sliced, richly flavoured but delicately presented ox tongue is excellent with tangy pecorino shavings, a crisp cress salad and a sweet, unusual gooseberry relish, which complements the meaty flavours of the ox perfectly. And for £6.95 it’s fairly priced. Main courses include a light, rich goat’s cheese ravioli served with a mix of elderflower veloute and pickled beetroot. The mixture of flavours – tart and sweet – is well balanced, and similarly good value at £13.95 for the dish.

A fairly priced fillet steak for £22 is perfectly cooked to specification and is a good quality cut. The chunky chips and rich garlic and parsley aioli add a nice dimension to the dish and further highlight the good price point of the menu. The only downside is that both mains require sides to make them well rounded meals in themselves, and that’s when the price starts to climb significantly.

The Drink
Blind Tiger has clearly put a lot of thought into all aspects of its drinks menu. The beer selection includes a few unusual choices like Augustiner Helles, Goose Island 312, Williams Bird and Bees and Williams Midnight Sun, among others. The wine list is well thought out, both in terms of region and price point, starting at less than £15 a bottle.

If you want to sample a selection of cocktails but don’t want to get drunk or spend too much money then they offer cocktail flights of a collection of miniatures. And their cocktails are delicious. They mix a mean martini for just £7.25 or they have plenty of unusual twists on the classics. The rhubarb and honey bellini is excellent, with a more rounded, complex flavour than your standard peach bellini.

The Last Word
Blind Tiger has kept to what made Lost Society and Lost Angel so popular and expanded upon it. A nice addition to what was once just a party bar.

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