The Balham Tup, Balham - pub details

Balham Tup
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Address: 21, Chestnut Grove, London, SW12 8JB [map] [gmap]

Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 1716)

Nearest tube stations Balham (0.1 miles), Tooting Bec (0.7 miles), Clapham South (0.7 miles)

Nearest train stations Balham (0.1 miles), Wandsworth Common (0.4 miles), Streatham Hill (1.4 miles)

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Suggested by Bronwen Edwards on 21 May 2002.

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> Current user rating: 5.1/10 (rated by 48 users)
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user reviews of the Balham Tup, Balham

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5 most recent reviews of 55 shown - see all reviews

Really awesome pub for sports and boozing. The staff are however very unaccomodating and really do not make you feel welcome.

Also the grumpy arsehole that looks like Chef from South Park just ruins the atmosphere. i can only assume that the posts below are in reference to the same guy. Either this fella was having a bad night or as I more strongly suspect he just should not work in the service industry as he has very bad communication skills.
alirees - 30 Jun 2009 10:42
Was in the Balham Tup last night, and I've never seen anything quite like the barman / manager / general waste of space.

Food served to a friend was burnt to a crisp - "char-grilled mate" was the response, and after 10 minute sof arguing, he agreed to refund HALF the cost...

The guy is a complete butt-hole, and people should avoid this pub until they get rid of him. Great venue for football, but just not worth being treated like re-fried sh1te by the guy who's wages you're paying...
Goscinny - 30 Jun 2009 10:07
A decent sports bar, ruined by an incredibly rude manager. There are plenty of screens to watch sport and a decent selection of beers but the attitude of the bar man is beyond belief.

Surly and sarcastic comments as you are being served. Simple requests to change channels or to move tables refused "because he said so".

A friend of mine ordered a mixed grill, only to be served a plate of charcoal. When he complained to the bar man, he was met with disdain and told that it was "char-grilled, not burnt", before opening chastising the poor Polish chef in front of the whole bar for her mistake after begrudgingly giving a 50% refund.

This guy is a knob and is spoiling what could be a great sports bar.
Nuge - 30 Jun 2009 10:01
I concur. I had similar experiences here. This pub has really gone downhill. On the other hand the Jackdaw & Rook is under new management and the new manager is really friendly along with her staff. Also, the food is great and served to you without your assistance!!! If you want sport in Balham, this is the place to go.

jamesreg - 25 Jun 2009 23:38
haha @ the review below, to be fair, you couldn't be more right.

Its a far cry from the old days.
thomasgx1 - 1 Jun 2009 13:08

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