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Food Scene
Chit Chaat Chai started life as a street food stall, fitting really considering Indian roadside snacks like bhel puri and pani puri, before turning into a permanent restaurant close to Wandsworth Town station. The bright and vibrant interiors are matched by the flavourful food offering, which has expanded to include kati rolls, lamb railway curry and chicken biryani alongside tandoor breads and their range of chaats. Wash it all down with a lassi or Indian-inspired cocktail.
6 locals recommend
Chit Chaat Chai
356 Old York RdChit Chaat Chai started life as a street food stall, fitting really considering Indian roadside snacks like bhel puri and pani puri, before turning into a permanent restaurant close to Wandsworth Town station. The bright and vibrant interiors are matched by the flavourful food offering, which has expanded to include kati rolls, lamb railway curry and chicken biryani alongside tandoor breads and their range of chaats. Wash it all down with a lassi or Indian-inspired cocktail.
The Michelin-starred Chez Bruce is an old-school restaurant and proud of it. That means simple décor and white tablecloths in the dining room, a lack of gadgetry in the kitchen and timeless French food, like steak tartare with bone marrow crostini, Anjou pigeon with roast foie gras, pickled cherries and endive, and hot chocolate pudding with praline parfait on the menu. And like any respectable French restaurant, they take both their cheese board and wine list very seriously too.
84 locals recommend
Chez Bruce
2 Bellevue RdThe Michelin-starred Chez Bruce is an old-school restaurant and proud of it. That means simple décor and white tablecloths in the dining room, a lack of gadgetry in the kitchen and timeless French food, like steak tartare with bone marrow crostini, Anjou pigeon with roast foie gras, pickled cherries and endive, and hot chocolate pudding with praline parfait on the menu. And like any respectable French restaurant, they take both their cheese board and wine list very seriously too.
As well as their restaurants in Chelsea and Fulham, Brinkley’s also have an establishment right on the edge of Wandsworth Common. Brinkley’s Kitchen is very spacious, with an open kitchen, smart dining area and outdoor terrace. They’ve covered all bases with their eclectic menu, which features everything from yellowtail sashimi to king prawn linguine to Moroccan spiced chicken. All the wine comes from their Chelsea shop, so not only is there great variety amongst the bottles, they come in at decent prices too.
15 locals recommend
Brinkley's Kitchen
35 Bellevue RdAs well as their restaurants in Chelsea and Fulham, Brinkley’s also have an establishment right on the edge of Wandsworth Common. Brinkley’s Kitchen is very spacious, with an open kitchen, smart dining area and outdoor terrace. They’ve covered all bases with their eclectic menu, which features everything from yellowtail sashimi to king prawn linguine to Moroccan spiced chicken. All the wine comes from their Chelsea shop, so not only is there great variety amongst the bottles, they come in at decent prices too.
The Good Earth may have a handful of other restaurants and takeaways dotted around London but thanks to quality dishes, it definitely beats your average chain experience. They have a fairly large menu, although not the pages and pages you can often find in Chinese restaurants. That means crowd-pleasers like aromatic duck, char sui pork, beef with black beans and Singapore noodles are present but they also offer the likes of Hunan chilli lamb, scallops with cracked rice relish and clay pot dishes that are cooked tableside.
37 locals recommend
The Good Earth
11 Bellevue RdThe Good Earth may have a handful of other restaurants and takeaways dotted around London but thanks to quality dishes, it definitely beats your average chain experience. They have a fairly large menu, although not the pages and pages you can often find in Chinese restaurants. That means crowd-pleasers like aromatic duck, char sui pork, beef with black beans and Singapore noodles are present but they also offer the likes of Hunan chilli lamb, scallops with cracked rice relish and clay pot dishes that are cooked tableside.
Drinks & Nightlife
Adventure bar in Clapham Junction has a friendly vibe and bubbly staff at your service. If you're in need of a fun bar in Battersea with an unpretentious atmosphere and great cocktails at happy hour prices, then this is the place for you.
29 locals recommend
Adventure Bar | Clapham Junction
Adventure bar in Clapham Junction has a friendly vibe and bubbly staff at your service. If you're in need of a fun bar in Battersea with an unpretentious atmosphere and great cocktails at happy hour prices, then this is the place for you.
Fancy a little trip down memory lane? The Schoolhouse is a nostalgic reminder of the best parts of your days at school, serving up delicious food and cocktails whipped up straight from the science lab. The venue hosts a popular boozy brunch event every month and brings a cool and quirky concept to Battersea's restaurant scene.
17 locals recommend
The Schoolhouse
139 St John's HillFancy a little trip down memory lane? The Schoolhouse is a nostalgic reminder of the best parts of your days at school, serving up delicious food and cocktails whipped up straight from the science lab. The venue hosts a popular boozy brunch event every month and brings a cool and quirky concept to Battersea's restaurant scene.
Humble Grape is a charming little hangout in Battersea that boasts an extraordinary selection of organic wines. Head down into this split-level wine bar and you'll be greeted by charismatic spot that dons cork-laced walls, rugged wooden tables and gorgeous wine cases. Take a seat on a pew and spend your afternoon, evening or night sipping on premium vino in this chic urban cavern.
26 locals recommend
Humble Grape Battersea
2 Battersea RiseHumble Grape is a charming little hangout in Battersea that boasts an extraordinary selection of organic wines. Head down into this split-level wine bar and you'll be greeted by charismatic spot that dons cork-laced walls, rugged wooden tables and gorgeous wine cases. Take a seat on a pew and spend your afternoon, evening or night sipping on premium vino in this chic urban cavern.
Cartel in Battersea is a tequila and taqueria bar that celebrates the best flavours that Mexico has to offer. The venue's kitchen is busy plating up hand-pressed tacos that hit the spot - think pulled chicken cooked in Mezcal and slow-cooked beef brisket served with chorizo and radish. But in truth, it's the menu of tequila and Mezcal infused cocktails that's really caught our eye. This bar in Battersea is certain to become a favourite spot for the locals in no time.
Cartel Battersea
517-519 Battersea Park RoadCartel in Battersea is a tequila and taqueria bar that celebrates the best flavours that Mexico has to offer. The venue's kitchen is busy plating up hand-pressed tacos that hit the spot - think pulled chicken cooked in Mezcal and slow-cooked beef brisket served with chorizo and radish. But in truth, it's the menu of tequila and Mezcal infused cocktails that's really caught our eye. This bar in Battersea is certain to become a favourite spot for the locals in no time.