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Clapham area guide

Discover all the best things to do in Clapham, plus the best restaurants, pubs, bars and hotels in the area
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Clapham is a desirable place to live and visit. There’s a whole host of pubs, bars and restaurants cropping up, each adding to the area's buzzing and eclectic scene. Whether you’re after a leisurely brunch, cheap eats or in need of something a little fancier, Clapham restaurants offer something for everyone. The area’s nightlife scene is impressive too, with a plethora of bars and pubs, plus the occasional club to keep the party going into the early hours. If that's not enough, there are plenty of things to do nearby, including concerts and theatre. Should all that be a bit too much, you can always lounge around on Clapham Common.

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Things to do in Clapham

Venn Street Market
Shopping

Venn Street Market

Open every Saturday between 10am-4pm, head down for fresh produce, hot food and drinks.   

The best restaurants in Clapham

Mommi
Restaurants

Mommi

  • 4 out of 5 stars
Peruvian-Japanese-style dining room.
Dairy
Restaurants

Dairy

  • 4 out of 5 stars
Contemporary little bar and bistro.
Counter Culture
Restaurants

Counter Culture

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4
A counter restaurant spin-off to The Dairy.

Cheap eats in Clapham

Joe Public
Restaurants

Joe Public

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
A US-style pizza joint open until midnight offering slices from just £4.
Brickwood
Restaurants

Brickwood

  • 3 out of 5 stars
A two-floored Antipodean-style café that serves a mean brunch. 

Cafés in Clapham

Esca
Restaurants

Esca

A café, deli and bakery.
Urban Gourmet
Restaurants

Urban Gourmet

  • 4 out of 5 stars
This tiny place punches well above its weight.
Tart
Restaurants

Tart

  • 3 out of 5 stars
The primmest of prime locations.
Birdhouse
Restaurants

Birdhouse

  • 5 out of 5 stars
This unpretentious place is pretty much perfect.

The best bars and pubs in Clapham

Bobbin
Bars and pubs

Bobbin

  • 4 out of 5 stars
A quiet residential neighbourhood gastropub.
Craft Beer Company
Bars and pubs

Craft Beer Company

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
A proper neighbourhood pub that's also a beer-spotters’ heaven.
King & Co
Bars and pubs

King & Co

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4
Featuring craft brews, draft ales and real ciders and a pop-up kitchen.

Hotels near Clapham

The Alma Hotel
Hotels

The Alma Hotel

In South West London, The Alma Hotel is just 50 metres from Wandsworth Train Station. Boutique bedrooms feature designer wallpaper, luxury toiletries, free...
Rafayel Hotel & Spa
Hotels

Rafayel Hotel & Spa

On the riverfront, this eco-friendly 5-star boutique hotel has a spa, 2 restaurants and a bar with river views. Clapham Junction Tube station is just a...
Crowne Plaza London Battersea
Hotels

Crowne Plaza London Battersea

The Crowne Plaza London Battersea is a 4-star hotel on the South Bank of the River Thames with panoramic river views and a vitality spa and hydro pool.Each...
Premier Inn London Brixton
Hotels

Premier Inn London Brixton

Located 2 minutes' walk from Brixton Village Market and The Ritzy cinema, Premier Inn London Brixton offers an on-site restaurant and free WiFi. Brixton Tube...

The perfect weekend in Clapham

Shop: Venn Street Market
Shopping

Shop: Venn Street Market

Pick up everything you need for your weekend from fresh fish to cheese for that all-important cheese board. 
Drink: Cellar SW4
Bars and pubs

Drink: Cellar SW4

  • 3 out of 5 stars
A wine bar-cum-shop specialising in biodynamic, organic and sustainable wines.
Eat: Tsunami
Restaurants

Eat: Tsunami

  • 3 out of 5 stars
A Japanese eatery with an all-you-can-eat lunch menu from Friday-Sunday. 
Explore: Clapham Common
Attractions

Explore: Clapham Common

Big enough to get totally lost on, Clapham Common is the perfect spot to while away your weekend.