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.

Amazing venue, great customer service, bar-staff are more than happy to serve you and very…read morefriendly, great music and very skilled DJ's.

From the owner: The Pod bar Wimbledon is the most original cocktail bar/club that London has to offer…read more What makes this bar stand out from the crowd is our amalgamation of styles bringing you the best of a cocktail bar with a funky "out There" menu and a club bringing you the best in a variety of music playing a little bit of everything early on and then smashing out some bangers later on for those House and Dubstep lovers. What makes The Pod in Wimbledon so unique is our attention to detail with our customer service policy. Whether it's your b-day, a christmas party or you just fancied a drink we all make your night special in every way possible. Great upstairs area if you fancy a quiet cocktail and a delicious freshly prepared clay oven baked Pizza after work. Downstairs in the basement bar "The Escape Pod" as we like to call it that used to be Turkish baths modernised into something special with a newly refurbished Dj box and dance floor playing the very best in House.

This was my first London bar experience and it knocked it out the park. It is quite on a weeknight,…read morebut that didn't stop me from enjoying the most awesome happy hour in London. Two for one on any drink £9 and under. The bartenders are constantly trying to retune and innovate on their already cutting edge menu. The cool rockabilly and modern American tunes pouring out the speakers adds to the Americana theme. As well as the US license plates stamped into the stairs to the subterranean toilets. I advise everyone to check this place out.

Can not give this place enough praise if you want to come to a great pre or just drink in a…read morecocktail bar with happy hour in full swing cone here. Drinks amazing bar staff are amazing and very approcable just come down and try one

Loved this little whole in the wall. I was so comfortable here and the decor and drinks are amazing.read more

I'm not sure how I haven't reviewed this place yet?…read more I love it in here, they have really gone all out with the decor, they have old British Empire maps on the walls, the menus, food and drinks are all colonial inspired, a lot of thought and care has gone in to the smaller details. They are open in the mornings for tea, coffee, Masala Chai and breakfast foods, they do a great range of pastries and cakes, paninis etc... If you go in the evening I recommend the Masala Chai Martini, it's happiness in a martini glass, their wine selection is a little lacking and the drinks are a little on the expensive side, but you are definitely paying for the experience and atmosphere. They also serve food in the evening you have to order at the Cardamon Club a few doors down and it's cash only. You can book the areas at the back and you can even buy a bottle of spirit at the bar and they'll make you drinks with it all night, perfect for a night out with your friends. Only a couple of things prevent it being 5 stars, it's very small so it's gets very cramped very quickly, on Saturday when we went they obviously had a small party in the back area, and diners in the front so it meant lots of people were kind of hovering/sitting at the bar. The bar staff are friendly and welcoming, although one particularly barman Saturday night was clearly showing off a little for some customers, which meant at one point he accidentally splashed gin up my neck, when making a cocktail. Then a few minutes later he shattered a bottle of tonic when he 'couldn't find' the bottle opener (which was nearby) and tried to open the tonic with a cocktail shaker, considering how busy the bar area was, it seemed a little stupid. No one begrudges anyone having fun at work (really I don't) but it just seemed stupid to me. Overall awesome place, definitely need to go back slightly earlier in the night, perhaps order some food and more guarantee of a table to sit at, looking forward to my next visit and more Masala Chai Martini's.

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.

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.

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

Great bar staff, great entertainment l very friendly environment always…read more Tuesday nights exceptional

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!

Went for a walk in Balham with friends and looked for nice and cosy place to eat. The Grove was…read moreactually a surprise!! Tucked away on a side off Balham high street, it felt warm and welcoming, with locals eating and chatting, couple of dogs sleeping in the floor and some amazing and heart warming pub food (venison sausage and mash was really tasty). Honest prices, clean and cosy ambience and vast selection of beer made our evening.

It's a shame that a pub which is so nice inside, is so expensive and lacks any kind of personal…read moreservice. Good choice of beers but £3.50+ a pint. It's changed ownership a number of times, which hasn't helped but it could be so much better with a bit of attention. Food is awful as well.

As a start to seeing off 2015 some friends and I popped in here for an earlyish dinner to lay the…read morefoundations for the night ahead. I went for the very English sounding ham, egg and chips. The triple cooked chips were the star of this plate, much like an armadillo they were crunchy on the outside soft on the inside (reference to a chocolate bar advert years ago). The roasted ham nice enough, and the egg had a velvety runny yolk. with some mustard and mayo I was a very happy boy. Washed down with numerous bottles of well prices prosecco we were setup up for the very long night ahead perfectly. Most of the rest had burgers which I have to say I will be going back to try and they looked good.