Balham
Places to eat in Balham, London
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Balham is a neighbourhood to eat in rather than stay in. The restaurant scene is substantial and varied, with twenty-five places to choose from. Pho Balham and The Cyclist both rate 4.7 from around 1,800 and 1,700 reviews respectively, suggesting they are reliably good and busy. Franco Manca Balham sits at 4.6 from over 1,600 reviews. The Exhibit and Milk both rate 4.3 from around 1,500 to 2,300 reviews. Balham Bowls Club—which serves food—rates 4.5 from 1,700 reviews.
Where to stay in Balham
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The Bedford Balham
77 Bedford Hill, London
Gateway Hotel
14 Balham Hill, London
Balham Lodge
204 Bedford Hill, London
The Windmill
Clapham Common South Side, London
Premier Inn London Tooting Hotel
1 Hebdon Road, London
Parklands B&B
10 Parklands Road, London
Brookview Guest House
24 Brookview Road Second Floor, London
Leigham Court Hotel
18 Leigham Court Road, London
Things to Do in Balham
All attractions in Balham →Where to Eat in Balham(25)
All restaurants in Balham →About eating out in Balham
The concentration of restaurants means Balham works best as a destination for an evening or an afternoon eating out, rather than as a base for exploring a wider area. Anyone looking to stay overnight would need to consider neighbouring areas instead. For a meal and a walk, though, or for a particular craving—Vietnamese, Italian, or otherwise—it's clearly worth a visit.
Attractions Near Balham
All attractions in Balham →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Balham.
1 mi
Pottery Cafe Battersea
Battersea · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
Wandsworth Common
London · ⭐ 4.5
1 mi
ODEON Streatham
London · ⭐ 3.7
1 mi
Substation Brixton - Climbing Centre
South London · ⭐ 4.8
2 mi
Streatham Leisure Centre and Ice Rink
Streatham · ⭐ 4.1
2 mi
London Broncos RL
London · ⭐ 4.6
2 mi
Clip 'n Climb Wandsworth
London · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
Cineworld London - Wandsworth
London · ⭐ 4.3
Camping in Balham
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Walton on Thames Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.2 · from £22/night
Alderstead Heath Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.4 · from £36/night
Apps Court
⭐ 4.2
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Knockholt Retreat
Self-Catering Cottages in Balham
All cottages in Balham →The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
On The Thames
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,246
Gascony Getaway
2 bed · sleeps 6
River Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Coppice
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £957
Rose Escapes - Rose Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
Hill Rise Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 12 · from £3,786
Common questions about Balham
Where can I eat in Balham?
We list 25 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Balham.
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