Balham favourite Lamberts has closed after 17 years. The restaurant, set up by Joe Lambert in the 1990s, has been for almost two decades a consistent performer in the south west London neighbourhood, impressing locals and visitors alike. Just last year Lamberts scored five stars in all categories, and was hailed “A culinary beacon in […]
Balham is hosting its annual Balham Banquet for a fourth year. The aim of the event is to showcase the best of Balham’s exciting local food scene, with street vendors, al fresco bars, and activities. It’s growing: last year saw 1,500 people turn up to enjoy circus skills workshops and cookie decorating. And the fine […]
A “Free Taste of Balham” is the theme of this year’s Balham Food Festival, which runs for a week from this Sunday, September 25, so local restaurants and bars will be offering complimentary treats in addition to special festival offers and discounts. These include an aperitif cocktail at The Exhibit; a free pastry with coffee from Escape the […]
This year’s Balham Food Festival kicks off on Sunday September 25 with the all-day Balham Banquet in pedestrian Hildreth Street and Bedford Hill Place, followed by a week of special offers in the restaurants, bars and cafés of the surrounding area. Hildreth Street was transformed into a modern foodie hub as part of the £2million makeover […]
Kansas City-style BBQ joint, Bodean’s, has announced that its seventh hog hotspot will open in Covent Garden on 12 April. The new restaurant will offer 50% off food (lunch and dinner) during its soft launch, 12-14 April (inclusive). The discount is only available for direct bookings via coventgarden@bodeansbbq.com. The group has taken over the former […]
Sam Harrison, the restaurateur behind Chiswick’s Sam’s Brasserie and Harrison’s in Balham, is in talks with Hawksmoor duo Will Beckett and Huw Gott to sell both sites (subject to a full consultation with staff). If the sale goes ahead both venues will close their doors on Sunday 30 August. Sam’s, a “consistently good neighbourhood brasserie”, […]
There are still a few days of English Wine Week left and to really make the most of them Lamberts will host a nightly tasting menu with wine pairings showcasing the best bottles our vineyards have to offer. A regular favourite with our reporters, this popular Balham restaurant “excels in every way”. From Tuesday 26-Saturday […]
Burger joint Haché will launch its fifth London site this Christmas, with a 70-cover operation in Balham. The small group – which outstrips its larger rivals for quality, according to our annual survey – already has sites in Camden (pictured), Chelsea, Clapham and Shoreditch. Haché’s latest restaurant will occupy the former home of Meze Kitchen and will […]
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