The Clarence, Balham

What a great place! The bar staff are friendly, polite, helpful and actually look like they want to work there. They offer table service, the food is good value and very tasty, there is a patio (occasionally heated only) at the back and outdoor seating to the side which are ideal for a comfortable smoke. The only minus point is that the loos seem to be soap-free! I cannot recommend this bar highly enough - it makes such a change to go to a bar that actually seems to value your business. A definite 9/10.

20 Apr 2010 17:19

The Tooting Tram & Social, Tooting

Wow this place has changed since the days of the Tramshed. We could never get in before due to police closures....!

The decor is delightfully tasteful, the bar staff are polite and efficient, the loos are spotless and nicely done out, there's plenty of seating, and the atmosphere on a schoolnight is nice and intimate.

Two things though: Why oh WHY do they not do food? We had to leave and spend our money elsewhere! And they have a nice protected area outside which could be a little bit more smoker-friendly - there are no heaters at all! Brrrrrr.

Anyway - great boozer, and pikey-free. Well worth a visit.

12 Mar 2009 12:46

The Bunch of Grapes, London Bridge

Sussexred will be pleased to note that, even when rammed, service is now very speedy. The bar staff are friendly and very efficient - and a bar lady who's particularly easy on the eye. The food (served til 9) is great although the menu is a little limited. They have a lovely sheltered heated beer garden at the back, which is perfect for a comfortable smoke - even on a chilly winter's night. This pub has come a long way and the improvements are evident. We'll definitely be back, and may well make this our after work regular! Highly recommended.

17 Dec 2008 11:24