Map 147 • Balham (West)

Balham (West)

Map 147

Ensconced between the livelier Clapham and Tooting, this is a gentle slice of residential Southwest London. Bellevue Road offers a number of places to eat and drink overlooking Wandsworth Common, climaxing with the stupendous Chez Bruce. Nightingale Lane is terribly twee and hosts a few opportunities to shop organically and The Hope serves up a healthy pint of Tribute.

Coffee

• Caffe Nero • 137 Balham High Rd

Nightlife

• The Hope • 1 Bellevue Rd

• The Nightingale • 97 Nightingale Ln

Restaurants

• Chez Bruce • 2 Bellevue Rd

Shopping

• Bon Vivant • 59 Nightingale Ln