Harden's survey result
Summary
The “junior offshoot of Trinity”, Adam Byatt’s Clapham flagship, is well established in nearby ‘Abbeville Village’, even if its ratings are rather middling across the board this year. To be fair, Adam acknowledged in spring 2025 that this venue was his ‘biggest challenge’, so he was working to ‘level it up to become more of a special occasion spot’.
Summary
This “buzzy, friendly, smart-casual local” in ‘Abbeville Village’ – sibling to Adam Byatt’s Clapham star Trinity – thrives on a menu of “French-inflected food that delivers flavour and fun”. “Friendly staff” and “cooking that never lets you down” make it many people’s ideal of a “good neighbourhood restaurant”.
Summary
“Good food, leaning towards the hearty end of the spectrum rather than the refined”, is enjoyed by most reporters at this ‘Abbeville village’ bistro from star Clapham chef Adam Byatt. If there’s a grumble, it is that it can seem “disappointing given its link to Trinity”, his flagship across the Common.
Summary
“Great to have in the locale” – Adam Byatt provides a “friendly neighbourhood spot” at this “good ‘Abbeville village’ location” with “lovely food, very nice service and a good atmosphere”. It’s not of the calibre of his main HQ though – “it’s Trinity’s little sister, but it’s not clear that’s reflected in the cooking”.
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40 Abbeville Rd, London, SW4 9NG
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £38.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.50 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
40 Abbeville Rd, London, SW4 9NG
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
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