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!

This was sort of close to Tooting Bec station (which I have to admit is one of the stranger names…read morefor a railway station, though it certainly isn't the only one). Look, it's pretty classy, and they certainly have done it up somewhat, but I have to admit that it really wasn't one of the greatest pubs that I have been to. Still, it wasn't a bad pub.

Great bar and amazing outdoor scenery. The private booths are such a great idea. After doing the…read morebake off competition this was a great experience grabbing a beer afterwards. Suggestions- Might be quicker with cash on a busy night. Moose out

This is one of my favourite London pubs. It has so much character it's almost selfish. The owner…read morehas collected all sorts of bits and bobs over the years - from a life-size Sinatra cut-out to a surfboard and stuffed ferret - and crammed them into the pub - on the walls, hanging from the ceiling, in every available space. You may even find yourself sitting at a table that doubles up as an old-school sewing machine! You'll be entertained merely from gazing at the mesmerising array of curiosities - I notice something new on every visit. Added to that it's a wonderfully cosy, comfortable place with a real local feel despite its prime location. It's a wonder to me that it doesn't get over-run with the Clapham crowd - perhaps it's too "out-there" for that. Either way I'm not complaining, I love the POW POW POW (as it's neon sign proclaims) exactly as it is, although I must say Christmastime is best there - even more decorations! And I must mention the pizza: this is a new addition to the pub and used to be the menu at the Rose and Crown across the road. Oregano, a local pizza delivery now serves pizza on request at the POW and the quality is amazing - real wood-fired style with interesting toppings. My fav is the Funghi.

This is a lovely looking pub, with a couple of beers. It is a shame that their choice tends to be…read moreSambrooks as I feel their beers have gone downhill over time. Thus went for a bottle of Wyld Wood cider, which was pretty nice. Was slightly shaken by the sight in the mirror of a man approaching me from behind in the urinals while undoing his zipper. He claimed short sightedness but I think a large measure of drunkeness may also have been involved. You can order in pizza from a local takeaway. If anyone saw the excellent recent documentary about 80s comedy, presented by Ben Elton, this is where Ben and Rik Mayall chatted over tea. POW POW POW!

In here last night (tuesday 19 august) and had a wonderful night. Georga was really attentive and…read morewelcoming, making sure we had everything we needed. Atmosphere was relaxed and lively, food was wonderful (I had salmon my friend had steak) Guinness was flowing. We've been five times and we will definitely be back!

The Wheatsheaf is our go-to spot for Sunday roast when we're over from the US, and want to meet up…read morewith our friends from the neighborhood. Two of us shared the lamb today, which was done perfectly and could have fed 3 or more. One had the "trio" of pork, beef, and chicken. And the pescatarian of the group had the fish and chips. The pints and were great. And the atmosphere was super chill, with attentive service from the amazing Jess.

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.

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?

Pretty poor overall. Ate Sunday dinner there today. The place looks nice, I think they're going for…read morea somewhat Hipster feel. But they go too far and have the kind of furniture you would normally find in a cheap student flat, mixed in with some nice heavy wooden pieces. The real problem is the food. It's not cheap and it was frankly disgusting. I had the roast piglet, everything on the plate was carbonised (ie burnt). My partner had the black turkey, let's just say we would have left only we were starving. It's a real shame as the ideas behind the menu were great but the execution was attrocious. Give this place a miss. Hopefully they'll be replaced by something better soon enough.

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.

Absolutely stunning. This place is extreme busy with a bar downstairs that you can order drinks and…read moreenjoy them outside. This is well known for that. The restaurant is a traditional pub but very clean and all the staff were welcoming and accommodating. If you have dietary restrictions they are very sincere and knowledgeable about what's in every dish. All the food is incredible. The scallops have this beautiful lemon cream sauce that was wonderful to finish off with their house bread. The steak was cooked open wood fire in the back and it was balanced of lean and fat that melted as you chewed. The mashed potatoes were also a wonderful texture and stayed hot even after we finished off the steak. I highly recommend a reservation to dine here. But if drinks are all you are after, this place is great for a drink outside this is the place. Very positive vibe outside and great overall. So happy we were able to dine here for sure!

Restaurant upstairs is quieter and more intimate than pop downstairs…read more Scallops were heavily buttered and just all right. Way overrated and we couldn't finish it. Ribeye steak was cooked well and seasoned perfectly. Overall, nothing was a stand out and service was alright

A great pub. The same people own this independent pub since 1998. The do the best pint of Guinness…read morein London for £4.90 and they do a Ramble Inn special larger for £3.90.

Looks a nightmare from the outside, but turns out to be a very nice little pub…read more Watched some Ryder Cup Golf in here. Seems like a good atmosphere with decent folk and friendly staff. No big selection of drinks, but enough to satisfy. Small pub, so not likely to get a seat during busy times

As an American tourist I was looking forward to seeing gay nightlife in London. My friend and I…read morewalked up to the security guard and was immediately met with a barrage of weird questions like "have you been here before". " when was the last time?" Yada yada. Then we were told that we were being denied entry since it was locals only that evening . What the actual F***. This place discriminates even towards gay men. Very disappointed I urge you to take your business elsewhere

Hilarious Monday night queen, Mrs Moore. Will be coming back as often as possible on my trip…read more If you can't handle the heat stay out of the fire!