Best Places and Services in Balham, Greater london (2025)

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Flotsam & Jetsam

4 Bellevue Parade, London SW17 7EQ, UK

4.5 (607 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 8672 7639

We been here for over 4 years, Service was ok, but it will be great if the staff welcome with a smile, food always amazing with the good quality of ingredients, coffee good as always, trendy decor, would like to recommend owner ventilation need work, after leaving you will smell of the food on your cloth.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great local brunch spot absolutely love the espresso eggs benny and pancakes. Staff are friendly and the service is great. It's definitely worth a visit if you are in the vicinity.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place for brunch, very reasonable pricing and lovely staff too

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really special brunch spot! Went for a birthday brunch and the food and service delivered on making it a memorable occasion. The staff were attentive, service a good speed for how full it was and we didn’t wait too long for a table. The food was tasty, the espresso hollandaise took some getting used to, but definitely was something different. Pancake was amazing!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sainsbury's Local - 21m away
  • Lotus Spa - Wandsworth Common - 17m away
  • Chez Bruce - 210m away
  • Bonsai Espresso Room - 60m away
  • Caffè Nero - 195m away
Joice Cafe (Balham)

239 Balham High Rd, Tooting Bec, London SW17 7BE, UK

4.3 (265 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 8672 6479

Smashing little cafe with great choice of lunch options and cakes. Went for the house salad that was fresh, good value and delicious. Lemon drizzle cake was a very healthy portion size too. Great stuff. Coffees are a tad small but certainly give this place a go.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The food was amazing and service was great even though it was busy I’ll be definitely coming back soon

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A very pleasant experience, the waiters and waitresses were very attentive and always made sure I was looked after. Food was exceptional we got chicken tacos and fish tacos to share and was more than enough food. A lovely cafe that ticks all the boxes!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Balham Argos - 114m away
  • Fitness First - 149m away
  • Sewing & Craft Superstore - 109m away
  • Tesco Esso Express - 162m away
  • Macguys - 417m away
The Exhibit

12 Balham Station Rd, London SW12 9SG, UK

4.2 (1,880 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 8772 6556

Niamh / Neive was amazing, she’s been my waiter for bottomless twice now and always goes above and beyond, super friendly, helpful and hospitable, couldn’t recommend her highly enough, she deserves a raise! We also got free shots so kudos to the barman! Yummy food too, the Mac and cheese bites were wonderful

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I reserved some space in the ground floor bar of The Exhibit for my 30th birthday a few months in advance. All the communication I had from their team (Eva in particular) was really helpful and friendly. I went in to check out the space with Eva who answered any questions I had. On the day, I was actually given a bigger space than anticipated which was great, and the team were really great getting the food out on time and helping with the cake. Such a nice venue and glad I chose to celebrate there! Thanks guys

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Trendy venue, with a pleasant atmosphere. Came for a work event, so didn't try the food or cocktails. But I look forward to a visit on a busy evening. The only issue was the cold gallery and cinema room.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Ample space for partys of adults. Good slection of food and drinks at competitve prices. Easy access to transport networks. Friendly staff.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Here for a Lost Souls open mic 🎤 poetry event upstairs where l performed .. first under night club floating lights and a bit of confusion in the dark. Atmospherics upstairs are definitely more nightclub, jazz cafe vibes than my kind of quiet reflective wordsmith sharing. Staff downstairs extremely kind afterwards guiding me to sit and enjoy the more chilled out space downstairs which is spacious and the bar stools extremely comfortable. No idea what the food is like as l didn't partake of any so l apologise if lve underscored there. The signage to toilets is quite clear though unexpected to climb an extra floor to reach them. I assume the downstairs area ones are more accessible. I liked the decor which was a mixture of quiet russet velvets, spring green and soft neons. The collages on the wall upstairs interesting. There's plenty of out door seating and tables to spill out into if inside is too busy. We couldn't take advantage of this as rain raged for a good hour. It's a fairly long walk back to the nearest tube and rail so for interlopers from north London it's something to consider if you want to visit and you're leaving post 10.30 pm.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sainsbury's - 121m away
  • ALDI - 79m away
  • Balham Train Station - Southern Railway - 86m away
  • The Bedford - 140m away
  • Perfect Alterations - 236m away
Brickwood Coffee & Bread

11 Hildreth St, London SW12 9RQ, UK

4.3 (600 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 8772 6818

Nice solid brunch location in Balham. The food was good and great portion sizes. My favourite was the Granola Yoghurt, I would definitely get that again and the mixed berries in it were amazing. I also got the Spicey Chicken & and Avocado Toastie which was really nice. I didn't expect it to be so big - very filling. Also, the Banana Bread lived up to expectations and is better toasted. I recommend all the dishes mentioned. Only slight negative would be that the avocado on the Smashed Avocado was a bit too watery, so it made the bread a little soggy. The service was good. They were quick to have us seated and ordering our food. The food didn't take long For more photos & videos, follow me on Instagram @oureatinglife_ I will be back and I'd like to try their smoothies next time.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We were taken here by our daughter who loves the place for breakfast. Its a querky setup with driftwood and painted corrugated iron on the walls. It has a set of chairs against the entrance wall where you sit and move up as seats at a table become available. I thought that this worked really well. We had a table within a few minutes of arriving on a Monday mid morning and all ordered their big breakfast with orange juice and tea. It was a lovely place and one I would be happy to return to, but of the 3 x breakfast places we went to in London, this one was in 3rd place, but they were all exceptional.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a nice coffee shop in Balham. I had a cappuccino, which was spot on. Great taste. I also had a gardener's brunch. I swapped pesto tomatoes for just tomatoes. Very fresh, very tasty. Good quality food. There was seating inside and on the street.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow…just WOW! Pouring with rain so came in to escape! Even though the staff were very busy they were super friendly and accommodating! The food was simply the best and love the Australian vibe of the place Will be a new favourite regular of ours

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sainsbury's - 65m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 128m away
  • Milk London - 23m away
  • ALDI - 135m away
  • Pasha Mangal - 54m away
Milk London

18-20 Bedford Hill, London SW12 9RG, UK

4.3 (1,313 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: Not available

We were there for Sunday breakfast and it was so delicious. I perefered filter coffee and it was so nice. One thing I can say, the prices are little bit high. Otherwise, the staff are so kind and atmosphere is very nice. Last thing, there is always a queue. :)

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had the pleasure of going to Milk Cafe Bedford Hill. The staff are lovely sand their chef is super creative. The setting is very nice and with perfect weather sitting on the terrace was ideal. I had Gochugaru eggs, iced latte and an almond croissant. The eggs were DELICIOUS and inspired me to aim to return to try all of the other dishes 😋 The almond croissant was equally inspirational, YUM. The iced latte not so much. Very little ice and it had that sour taste that I encounter from time to time and always wonder what makes it sour. I read it’s bcz the espresso might not be packed tight enough and therefore not enough water flows through…… I’m no Coffee expert but I know when a coffee falls flat. I noticed a lot of people drinking a small glass of some coffee drink that I think had some sweetener and cream in it. I heard positive reviews m, I’m not sure it was on the menu. I’ll ask next time. Thanks Milk, it was a pleasure! PS next time I’m trying that corn bread!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Long queues but so worth the wait! Delicious brunch options with the most incredible flavours. Not your ordinary brunch! Highly recommend the fish sando and sweetcorn fritters!

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Hands down, one of my favourite brunch spots in London! The weekly pancakes are beautiful and so filling—you’ll definitely leave satisfied. The Sweet Maria is also one of my favourites.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had the pancake special and it was literally glorious. Everyone was really friendly despite it being quite hectic. Coffee was great. I'd absolutely coming back to try the savoury menu 🤍

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sainsbury's - 79m away
  • Brickwood Coffee & Bread - 28m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 149m away
  • ALDI - 139m away
  • Lark Balham - 42m away
The Grove

39 Oldridge Rd, London SW12 8PN, UK

4.3 (627 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 8673 6531

Lovely pub and amazing atmosphere! So much choice and the food came out so quick, we loved the quality and presentation. Service was so knowledgeable and attentive, they went above and beyond to accommodate us. We will definitely go back.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The pub looks great and the atmosphere was welcoming, the food was delicious and the staff were friendly, kind and very attentive.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely gorgeous make over of this local so with beautiful interior design. New chef who has transformed the menu. What's made it really special is the lovely new team who completely on it. This is going to be such a nice cosy place as we head into darker nights.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Watching Sports
  • Good for Children
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Alderbrook Primary School - 82m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 308m away
  • Balham Masjid - 248m away
  • Anthony's Hairdressing for Men - 215m away
  • Ascension Church, Balham - 279m away
The Devonshire

39 Balham High Rd, London SW12 9AN, UK

4.2 (1,467 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 8673 1363

Absolutely unbelievable food. Pricey end of pub food but the food is incredible. The pheasant small plate is a firm favourite, alongside the carrot cake. Can't rate the food enough. Lovely pub and atmosphere

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

We went on a Sunday for lunch booked in advance which was easy online, big old boozer with a massive garden which I imagine gets packed in the summer. We were greeted and seated and a wonderful couple of hours eating delicious food love my vegan roast and the wine flowed. Great service and banter couldn’t have wished for more Cheers

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I visited The Dev last week for a relaxed, sober evening, and I couldn't have been more pleased. The selection of 0% beers was impressive, and I chose the Guinness, while my friend went for the Lyre's Spritz. We both had burgers, and they were absolutely delicious— perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The atmosphere was welcoming, the staff were friendly, and it was just an all-around great pub experience. I'll definitely be back!

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had dinner here on Saturday evening. Sun was shining and the back garden was heaving. Had a few pints of estrella, hepcat and asahi as I’d been working on my house and was both hungry and thirsty. I had the schnitzel was very good, tender chicken and a nice crumb. The accompanying sauce was good too albeit I can’t remember what it was. The fish and chips and the steak bavette were enjoyed thoroughly and we had a side of bread and fries. All of the plates were clean which is a testament to the food. It’s good quality and decent pricing. Overall it’s a great pub with great atmosphere and great food.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Service for food was a little slow but otherwise great, roast was delicious. The only thing that let it down was the cauliflower cheese. Not cheesy at all!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Watching Sports
  • Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Balham Masjid - 47m away
  • Balham Mandir - 29m away
  • Domino's Pizza - London - Balham - 15m away
  • Balham Post Office - 83m away
  • Ciullosteria - 43m away
Tagine Restaurant

1-3 Fernlea Rd, London SW12 9RT, UK

4.4 (552 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 8037 7961

This is place is incredible and we had such a good time. I had the lamb tagine with aubergine and my partner had the vegetarian tagine with goats cheese (which she said was delicious). My lamb was falling off the bone and the whole meal was superb. It’s also a BYOB place with no corkage costs. Would absolutely recommend this - service was great and decent price for amazing quality food - still thinking about it now!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went there for diner on a hot Saturday evening. The place was quite busy and service was good and efficient. I didn’t see on their website that it was bring your own booze but I saw it on people’s google review so brought a bottle. The food was delicious, my friend and I took the couscous and were both super happy with. The portions were very generous, we couldn’t finish it so took a doggy bag. Highly recommended.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Really nice food. I missed a bit of 🌶 ( my African side 😂) in my food. Lovely atmosphere, lovely staff. I couldn't finish my food and they even offered a plastic contener and a carrier bag for the left over. THANKS SO MUCH 😇

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing experience! The food was great and a great style, I highly recommend this restaurant for the people who wants to try something new and special.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Bedford - 20m away
  • Sainsbury's - 226m away
  • Pho - 28m away
  • Balham Train Station - Southern Railway - 209m away
  • Esquires Coffee Balham - 8m away
Megan's on the Hill Restaurant (Balham)

41-43 Bedford Hill, London SW12 9EY, UK

4.4 (1,847 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 3468 0216

The decor is superb and the place has a premium and classy feel to it. Our waitress was amazing and had good recommendations. I ordered the open chicken kebab. It was way too filling. The choc brownie was delicious. Went here with a friend and definitely visiting again.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Met a friend and her daughter for lunch here and thoroughly enjoyed. I’ve been to a Megan’s before (in Kingston) but don’t remember enjoying it as much as I did this one. The place is a really good size, lovely bright conservatory, pretty decor and a fab menu. It was difficult to choose as everything sounds good but I ended up going for the veggie brunch. It was yummy as was my flat white with coconut milk (extremely tasty!), my easy green juice and my baklava & ice cream dessert. It’s a little on the pricey side for what you get but it’s in yummy mummy Balham so to be expected I guess. Either way, the service was friendly and prompt. I really liked it and I’ll defo be back!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I recently had the pleasure of interacting with Dev, and I am beyond impressed with the level of service I received. From start to finish, the team went above and beyond to ensure my needs were met promptly and efficiently. What stood out most was their professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine care. He listened carefully to my concerns, provided clear and helpful solutions, and followed up to ensure everything was resolved to my satisfaction. It’s rare to find such exceptional customer service these days, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They truly set the gold standard for how businesses should treat their customers.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Colleague and I popped in to Megan’s for a late lunch (around 4:30 pm) today. It was a very nice restaurant with lovely atmosphere and the service was very good too. Food was delicious, very nice presentation. I really enjoyed my late lunch today! This restaurant is also dog friendly so you can bring your dog along to enjoy your meal 😊

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a hidden gem!! My friends and I had lunch here on Sunday. My friends were familiar with Megan’s but it was my first visit. I loved the decor and ambience, which felt very welcoming. It’s family, and pet friendly and has a large seating area. They serve halal chicken a d lamb and have several vegetarian options. The service was wonderful! Prompt, attentive friendly and knowledgeable. Our food arrived quickly and was delicious! We weren’t rushed and enjoyed our leisurely Sunday lunch A really lovely place. I will definitely be visiting again!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sainsbury's - 121m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 218m away
  • ALDI - 143m away
  • Lark Balham - 30m away
  • Milk London - 73m away
Brioche Coffee & Brunch

10, Station Parade, Balham High Rd, London SW12 9AZ, UK

4.3 (52 reviews)

P: Not available

My visit to Brioche Coffee in Balham was amazing! The salmon bagel was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious—one of the best I’ve had. A special shoutout to Alison for her outstanding service; she was warm, attentive, and made the experience unforgettable. Great food, cozy vibes, and top-notch service—I’ll definitely be back!”

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little place, very calm environment, good music, staff were friendly. My latte was silky and smooth. I had the chorizo hash, came with 2 poached eggs and sourdough toast, tasted so good and was filling. Definitely coming back when back in the area.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing place just 2 minutes by walk from Balham Station. Amazing brunch and delicious coffee. The mocca is just Gorgeous! Couldn’t recommend it enough.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Gorgeous breakfast! Lovely coffee! Highly recommended. Reasonably priced and nice staff. I took my (relatively fussy) parents here and wife for breakfast on the opening weekend. The coffee is delicious (we had espresso/flat whites) and a selection of the breakfasts. The cooked chorizo is great quality, perfect eggs prepared to different tastes, and great quality bread/brioche. Honestly a brilliant addition to Balham, and much better than the local chains. very happy.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Balham Train Station - Southern Railway - 120m away
  • Sainsbury's - 250m away
  • ALDI - 172m away
  • Firefly Bar & Thai Kitchen - 40m away
  • Herbs and Harmony - 19m away

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