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1. Tapajax - Balham
4.3
Awesome(29)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Balham
Booked 16 times today
After working in the restaurant industry for over 10 years, we decided to go out on our own and have created Tapajax, a tapas bar and restaurant. Our number one goal is to provide an authentic Spanish dining experience with the best quality food possible. With our fantastic front of house team, we aim to create an atmosphere that people cherish and return to time and time again.Come dine with us and have a bit of craic.
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2. Indian Room Balham
4.8
Exceptional(668)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Balham
Booked 4 times today
A modern, glass-fronted Indian on the burgeoning strip between The Bedford pub and Balham High Road, Indian Room has found itself something of a haven for couples. It must be the serene whiteness (table linen, walls) and candlelight. Then there’s the health-conscious cooking using as little as oil as possible. Well worth trying are the handful of dishes unique to this popular local restaurant, a wonderful apricot chicken Kashmir among them. Chicken madras, and a super-hot chicken vindaloo are consistently the most-ordered of the ‘All Time Favourites.’
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3. Oy Bar - Balham
4.3
Awesome(31)
Price: Moderate
• Oyster Bar • Balham
Booked 2 times today
Oy Bar is a restaurant and bar that embraces simplicity and the joy of sharing food. Our menu highlights local suppliers and fresh produce, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy, especially with a glass or two of wine.If you haven't tried oysters before, we invite you to do so with us. Our goal is to make oysters accessible for everyone—no expensive options or white tablecloths here! Oysters have been enjoyed by humans since the Neolithic period, making them one of our earliest foods, and we hope you will enjoy them too.We have a passion for wine and have curated a wine list that is easy to understand, yet offers a diverse selection from around the world, all at three simple price points.We look forward to welcoming you to Oy Bar, where you can enjoy the simple pleasures of eating and drinking with us.
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4. Pho Balham
4.5
Awesome(46)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Balham
Booked 3 times today
Sat just around the corner from Balham rail and tube station, Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing sharing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £5.50.
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5. Upstairs
4.8
Exceptional(439)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Clapham
Booked 8 times today
Almost three years on from its culinary christening, Upstairs has sparked a reputation for casual dining in its finest form. A self-contained dining space, Upstairs offers guests a selection of small plates from our daily-changing menu, all of which are cooked to order from an open island kitchen and designed to share.As well as being available for reservations and exclusive hires, Upstairs proudly plays host to a variety of exciting events and special evenings for our guests to enjoy; from expertly-led wine masterclasses to convivial Sunday lunches.Our aim has always been to offer our guests the opportunity to get closer to the cooking process than ever before, and with the unfaltering passion and dedication of our team, a recently (and very proudly) received Bib Gourmand Award, and the continued support of our wonderful guests, we truly see nowhere to go but up.
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6. Fatt Pundit
4.6
Exceptional(1167)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Soho
Booked 24 times today
Hello from Fatt Pundit, the “Chinese-Indian 'Hakka' restaurant you never knew you needed”. We look forward to welcoming you!!!Please inform the management if you have any food allergies while reserving your table. Please note we won’t be able to serve guests with SEVERE ALLERGIES.
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7. Sketch Gallery
4.6
Exceptional(463)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • Oxford Circus
Booked 8 times today
In February 2022, the renowned British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, and project architect India Mahdavi transformed the Gallery with a new installation of artworks and interiors. Shonibare’s artist-conceived vision presented a new sunshine-yellow setting designed by Mahdavi, marking a new culture-defining chapter for sketch in its 20th year. Using applique and embroidery techniques on richly dyed fabrics, Shonibare illuminates the influence of African traditions on European conceptions of our modern-day world.
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8. Heddon Street Kitchen
4.1
Excellent(3048)
Price: Moderate
• European • Piccadilly
Booked 49 times today
Welcome to Heddon Street Kitchen. We can't wait for you to join us in our restaurant, bar and on the terrace in the heart of Piccadilly.
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9. Bar Crispin SOHO
4.3
Awesome(226)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Soho
Booked 22 times today
Bar Crispin is an all-day restaurant & wine bar on Kingly Street, Soho, designed by Jermain Gallagher. Offering low intervention wines & seasonal sharing plates, it is a place for any occasion. Our chefs are lead by Fabien Spagnolo (ex Frenchie, Pollen St Social, The Corner Room & Casa Fofo), with a wealth of experience he respects each ingredient, allowing us to celebrate great local producers & creating memorable experiences. The menu is broadly European inspired, focussing on locally & sustainably sourced ingredients from independent growers, small-scale farms & producers (think crispy polenta, croquettes, organic British vegetables, sustainable seafood, classic cuts). For reservations of 7+ people email bar@crispinlondon.com, we are available for exclusive use or Greenroom part hire. The Greenroom is a private room designed by Jermaine Gallacher with hand-painted lights, emerald green walls reminiscent of old Soho & a beautiful
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10. The Mayfair Chippy Knightsbridge
4.7
Exceptional(99)
Price: Moderate
• Fish • Knightsbridge
Booked 30 times today
Welcome to The Mayfair Chippy, an inviting neighbourhood restaurant that offers award-winning fish and chips alongside an extensive fish menu featuring oysters, crab, and mussels. Spread across two floors, The Mayfair Chippy Knightsbridge is a grand extension of the flagship Mayfair site, providing the perfect pit stop for festive museum tours or Christmas shopping sprees, as Harrods is a stone's throw away. Whether it’s a business outing, grab-and-go lunch, or celebratory dinner, you’ll find everything you need right here. In good weather, go for one of our sunny outdoor tables, where a cold glass of rosé and a couple of oysters are the perfect opener to any meal. Please note we are unable to cater for: NUT, FISH and SHELLFISH allergies or intolerances.

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