Pub in Balham
Balham Bowls Club
7-9 Ramsden Rd, Balham, SW12 8QXClosest station: Balham, about 3 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,266 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Balham Bowls Club
Eccentric bar in wood-panelled building with vintage theme, serving tapas-style plates and roasts.
Converted to a pub by Antic in 2006, this former club just off Balham High Road retains a traditional feel but is now a 'shabby chic' venue popular with young people. The multi-roomed interior features wood panelling, decorated with emblematic military shields, and sporting paraphernalia.
Guest beers may be from Volden but are typically from other London micros.
Tuesday evening quiz; Friday evening geared towards karaoke.
Children welcome until 9pm.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music: Friday evenings
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Sat/Sun only
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Real Heritage Pub
- Function Room
- Events: Charity events (e.g. quiz, bingo) Thursday evenings
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
Opening times
- Monday
- 4:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Antic
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8161 0956
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,266 ratings
3 out of 5Andrew Weston Google, October 2024
A characterful pub, far from polished which let's the history of the building show through. More polished and it would lose its charm. The staff are friendly and great at serving punters quickly in spite of a somewhat self-indulgent wealthy wannabe beatnik VW camper van and pedigree dog with kids named after healing crystals clientele. The food was really tasty and freshly prepared. However, they burned my buns (they use brioche btw - when will this tyranny end? They're cheaper than normal buns and last forever on the shelves, so good for business, but they are NOT posh) and the ceasar salad…
5 out of 5Amanda Summonson Google, April 2024
What a great local pub this is! The steak is delicious and I love that you can come here for a whole variety of reasons. It's great for a big group, it's good for live music and you can come for a drawing class. What a versatile pub for the local area.
4 out of 5Leaburnon Google, May 2024
A busy pub but still full of character after many years. Lovely set up and outside is a great beer garden. They only have the small ground floor bar which gets busy so an age to be served. There’s also an upstairs area and bar but often used for functions. If you get your drink quickly it’s a top place. Some good music playing too.
5 out of 5Charlie Sheldonon Google, September 2024
Just off the main road sits this lovely pub. Good selection of beers and the food is very good and well priced for Balham. The Sunday Roasts are the only roasts that I haven’t had to ask for extra gravy as it comes with plenty! Yet the spuds and Yorkshire’s remain crisp. The veggie roast is very good too and the same size as the meat ones. This is probably my favourite pub in Balham.
5 out of 5Kyle Chathamon Google, July 2024
I often have food in Balham Bowls Club. They have an amazing range of veggie / vegan options and their aubergine Caesar salad is a personal favourite. Also the vegan Sunday roast is the best I’ve had by a mile!! Always look forward to their specials as they often include a veggie option, the chefs here Nobby and Arg are world class! Would recommend to those looking for a more interesting pub dinner than the basic ones you find in Balham 😊
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.