# Light on the Common, London — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.1/5 from 473 Google reviews. Airy, rustic-chic venue with glass-roofed conservatory, serving fisherman's pie and confit duck leg. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/merton/restaurants/light-on-the-common (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. European Restaurant # Light on the Common Wimbledon, Merton [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3354578415745877215&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [eric Laudonien](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105901451424144577007) **In short:** Light on the Common is an European restaurant in Merton, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 473 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 3 September 2026 · source: Google Places Airy, rustic-chic venue with glass-roofed conservatory, serving fisherman's pie and confit duck leg. Summary via Google ## About Light on the Common Light on the Common sits on Wimbledon High Street and serves European food in an airy, conservatory-style space with a glass roof. The kitchen prepares dishes including fisherman's pie and confit duck leg. The restaurant takes bookings and can accommodate groups. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Light on the Common's own website](https://lightwimbledon.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Wednesday** 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Friday** 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Sweaty Betty next door - Goddard Veterinary Group, Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital next door - Wimbledon Village Farmers Market next door - Space NK Wimbledon next door - Hamptons Estate and Letting Agents Wimbledon next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.1 / 5 (473 reviews) **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** No **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Merton Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/200146). [More restaurants in Merton](https://staycation.co.uk/merton/restaurants) ★ 4.1 (473 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £50 [Visit official website](https://lightwimbledon.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [020 8946 3031](tel:02089463031) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Merton **Plus Code** 9C3XCQGH+4J ### 🏨 Places to stay near Merton Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DMerton%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/merton/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/merton/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Light on the Common? Light on the Common is open Mon 7:30am–4pm; Tue–Fri 7:30am–11pm; Sat 8am–11pm; Sun 8am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Light on the Common any good? Light on the Common is rated 4.1 out of 5 from 473 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Light on the Common dog-friendly? No, Google lists Light on the Common as not allowing dogs. ### Is Light on the Common good for children? Google does not list Light on the Common as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Light on the Common? Yes, Light on the Common takes reservations. ### How do I contact Light on the Common? 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