To the uninitiated it looks like an old bowls club, but when you go in it's got a couple of bars…read moreand a nice restaurant. Food was pretty good (I had the £20 rib-eye, though friends raved about the shoulder of lamb, which is £3 cheaper). It's off the high street just left of Waitrose. Definitely worth eating here.

Had my first experience of the BBC last night and we had a lot of fun!…read more Having played a lot of rugby in my time, it felt like i was in some antiquated rugby clubhouse in the arse end of nowhere. It had a distinctly West-country vibe, but maybe I was getting too involved and carried away? We were surrounded by a relaxed and, at 11pm on a Saturday, very inebriated clientele all having fun. Yes the toilets could do with a makeover and perhaps the staff could be a little more interested in quicker service than having fun amongst themselves but that's just silly gripes. I was also very happy to find Tusker beer behind the bar, reminding of me some fun times gone by in Africa. I'll be back on a Sunday next as I suspect this would be a great place to chill out with the paper and some recovery beers.

Really good acoustic nights starting from 8pm on Tuesdays. The pub is deceptively small, as part of…read moreit being reserved for live entertainment, including comedy and music. I had the lamb burger which was great, being there on a Tuesday meant any draft beer was on the house with burger purchased. Score! There are other offers on other days of the week. Be sure to check them out on their website menu! The sound is great in the theatre room, clear and crisp. It's difficult to get seating if you're late, so try to get here early if coming for one of the acoustic nights. There's a fair selection of good beers and the place seems friendly overall. In all a nice place to relax and close to the nearby railway/underground station

The Bedford in my opinion, is one of the best venues in London for comedy and music. The general…read morebar has a lovely cosy yet vibrant atmosphere whilst the numerous performance rooms are constantly filled with exciting acts from established artists to up and coming ones. The menu is brilliant and at not too much of a costly price (the chips are definitely recommended), it is brilliant for a group looking for an entertaining evening out. Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturday nights are the best for comedy (the weekends showcase the more renowned comedians with the Banana Cabaret). On some evenings you don't even have to pay to listen to the bands and artists but the staff are pretty strict on keeping talking to the minimum which is absolutely fair enough. In between music, comedy and cabaret they also hold Swing Dance and Tango classes! A great excuse to head to South London. Oh, and ladies - the men always seem to be rather good looking in here!

Conveniently located a short walk from Balham Tube and train stations this is one of the must…read morevisit beer shops in London. We brought beer isn't particularly big inside but it is well presented and the recent addition of benches outside makes it much easier to enjoy a drink while coming here to stock up on your favorite Craft beers, As you'd expect there are lot of beers from all over the UK however there is also a very good range of beers from the US and elsewhere in Europe. There is also nicely tucked away in the corner 6 kegs of beer so you can enjoy a pint or two whilst deciding which beers to take home. Whilst the beer selection here is huge it's obvious that a lot of thought has gone into which beers to stock and which styles to concentrate on. The people who run We brought beer certainly know their beers and are very enthusiastic too. I have been fortunate to attend two of the beer talks and tasting sessions and both were very informative and well run.

A sleek, well organised shop. A visit here quickly reveals that the place is run by people who are…read moreenthusiastic about beer. The selection is great and it is neatly and stylishly presented. There is ample fridge space for bottles, which is good to see. They also have a few taps for growler fills and on-site drinking, which is fun. The selection emphasizes UK breweries, and London in particular, but there is also stuff from continental Europe and the US. The staff is friendly and happy to help. The prices are perhaps a touch higher than some other bottle shops around London, but I wouldn't say they are egregious. Convenient location if you're using public transport. Overall, definitely a good shop and worth checking out.

Nice little craft brew joint inside a funky marketplace close to the tube station. We were on a…read moremission to try new craft beers and this place was pretty good. They have two tables outside in the marketplace area and we nabbed one and enjoyed a couple of cold ones while watching folks walk by. We tried Little Fury by Pentrich Brewing Co, Keller Pils by Lost and Grounded Brewers, and 05|IPA - Azacca, Citra, Mosaic & Simcoe (Siren Collaboration) by Brew By Numbers. All decent brews. Prices were good. No complaints. Not much more to write about. If you are in the nabe, check it out

Tooting now has its very own craft beer shop and bar - a fact that my friend who's a local resident…read moredidn't even know about! Tucked inside Broadway Market off Tooting High Street, this charming little unit has a pretty decent selection of cans and bottles to buy and take away (a lot are from local breweries, but there are a fair few from elsewhere in the UK and internationally). Manchester's newish-kids-on-the-block Cloudwater were the only north western beers I could spot (I felt inclined to mention to the owner about some other terrific ales they should consider stocking - from Marble, Runaway, Track, Buxton etc.). Not that there was anything wrong with their selection; you just want other beer lovers to get to try the ones you love too :) With two taps on the bar, you can also take a load off and sit on their picnic bench watching the market goers pass by whilst enjoying a pint (it's a covered market so you needn't worry about the weather). There's a cider shop just opposite as well, so it's the perfect spot to grab a few bottles of whatever you fancy on your way home from nearby Tooting Broadway tube station.

This was our final dinner in London and we had a blast! As soon as we walked in for our reservation…read moreour table of 8 was quickly seated. We were instructed on arrival that no professional cameras were allowed so we had "check" one of our Canons--just heads up, it was returned safely to us at the end of the night, but if you're not interested in that, don't bring it. We were also able to check our large coats which came in handy to not take up space at our dinner table. Once we were seated our server was very attentive--he quickly took our drink orders and asked for any allergies around the table. For food and cocktail we tried a variety of things because of our large party we were required to spend roughly $120.00 per person on food only. Totally worth it because everything we tried was delicious! Then, I can't forget to mention the party vibe that starts around 11PM--the DJ comes out, the serves are swinging napkins, and the lights are flashing. Pirana was definitely the best restaurant to end our Europe vacation!

This was one of the best meals I've ever had! From the staff, to the drinks, the music and the…read morefood, this place is a MUST if you're close by! I hope to be back here before my stay is up. Thank you Pirana for a night that me and my family will always remember!

South London certainly has a few good drinking establishments to its credit. Be At One or B@1 if…read moreyou talk in text talk, is one of these and you are always sure to have a fun time in here. I have been a few times after work and no matter what day of the week there is always a real lively atmosphere and everyone is up for a party! They serve a cool selection of cocktails and myself having a terribly sweet tooth, I always go for the ice-cream based ones (try the Irish Disco Biscuit) which are calorific but delicious. I would try and opt for cocktails during happy hour though as they are fairly expensive outside of that at £6.50 each. It does attract a young crowd and if you get easily annoyed by groups of people singing along to cheesy music, it probably isn't the ideal place for you. Good tunes, friendly people and fab atmosphere.

B@1. No, despite what you might think (and I did at first too), it's not a dingy internet café…read more It's, for lack of a better description, London's answer to karaoke bars. The dress code is casual, the atmosphere loud, hyper energetic, and in your face, and the drinks will get you in the singing mood in no time. Keep your eye out for the specials board as these will not only be good value for money but you are likely to get them served in record time since it's the bartenders' pick of the day. Don't be shy about belting one out if your favourite tune comes out over the speakers. The music mix may also be up to the barstaff as it can be quite eclectic with Linkin Park smashing out one minute and a softer Beatles ballad the next. I've also got to give credit to the barman for making 24 mojitos in one go to satisfy our pub golf group. I'd recommend buying your bartender a drink or two early on in the night. I've found that no matter when I go or even to which B@1, the bartenders love a good drink and will take care of you if you are willing to include them in a couple of rounds. I've even managed to get jaegerbombs passed over a crowd. So listen when I say - GET YOUR BARTENDER A DRINK! Plus, drunk bartenders are a little more generous with the pouring so really everyone is a winner. Overall, it's a good place to start a fun night out. Only problem is sometimes you just don't want to leave.

We spent four days in London and our dinner at The Antelope proved to be most of our party of…read moreseven's favorite experience! The Sunday evening dinner, which happily extend to 9:00pm rather than the 6:00pm listed on the website, was outstanding! Particular standouts included the baked chicken dinner, cheesy cauliflower, sticky toffee pudding, and outstanding selections of ciders. This pub is large with an outdoor beer garden and a couple dining rooms (one with live music the night we were there) as well as the bar. The bartender and waitstaff were friendly and very helpful. I can't recommend this place highly enough!

My hockey club held its annual dinner at the function room at The Antelope…read more Accessed by a separate entrance from the side road, the function room is upstairs with its own bar and toilets (unisex but thankfully with separate cublcles!) The management were very helpful in setting things up with our hockey committee and the food buffet was good value at £15 per head, giving an international variety of lamb curry, fishcakes and garlic bread amongst others. It was also appreciated that a member of management was visibly present throughout the evening to help iron out any problems that could arise. The bar staff were also friendly and efficient The room was the prefect size for our guest list of 50 and a good evening was had by all The club were suitably impressed enough to want to book up for next year's dinner already

With any Wetherspoons you have to take them as they come. Some are acceptable, some are actually…read morequite nice and some a dreadful. Sadly for Balham this incarnation falls into the latter classification. It feels tense and hostile in there; sticky (red bull no doubt), dirty and dark. It's one of those pubs that the smoking ban has had a detrimental effect on as the smell of smoke hid the smell of old drunk men and red bull. Sure it's cheap and the bar staff were nice (well to me; they are more assertive to the people that aren't allowed anything else to drink); but you just have to limits on the levels you'll go to just to have a pint for under 2 quid. I remember that they showed the football in there; this is pretty unusual for a wetherspoons, so I suppose I should put that as plus point. Consider other venues until this place has improved.

I came in here to meet a friend, who was drinking here because Orwell once claimed that if he was…read moreto imagine his perfect pub, he would call it the moon under water. It sounds better than it is. Smack bang in the middle of Balham high road, a stones throw from the tube, and offering cheap booze and food, you'd be forgiven from popping in for a quick pint. Don't. It's just not that nice. Slightly hostile and tacky is the best I can say for it, though I must say there are times when balham's host of gastro-pubs gets too much, and a simpler boozer is required. I just can't believe it's this one.

Another very attractive Antic pub, which is particularly impressive when you consider that it's in…read morea row of shops that includes a McDonalds. Up to 8 real ales makes this the premium place in Balham for the beer connoisseur. I enjoyed a seriously tasty Pamplemoose Grapefruit IPA from the Shamblemoose brewery. The grapefruit 'edge' is nice and subtle. Where does the name come from?

Stopped off here for a quick drink and used the beer garden at rear and found it to be comfortable…read moreand probably a sub trap in warmer weather. Reasonable for two drinks pint of cider and large glass pinot £14.00, food menu varied and few veggie options tho day we visited quiet but loads of tables reserved for late dinner/occasion. We will be back next time in area.