Pub in Balham
Grove
39 Oldridge Road, Balham, SW12 8PNClosest station: Clapham South, about 10 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 594 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Grove
Pub, bar and dining room revamped in high Victorian style, with an International brasserie menu.
Large Victorian corner pub retaining separate drinking areas despite the complete refurbishment that sadly saw a popular public bar knocked through. Clean, tasteful, relaxed and quiet, a stylish but not trendy pub for everyone including families and especially diners. Restaurant meals all day until 10.30. Board games but no darts, fortnightly Sunday quiz. Pavement seating.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Real Fire
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly
- Games: Board Games
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Vegetarian Options
- Real Ale
- Function Room: Florence Room 30 Standing
- Events: Sunday Quiz; Monday Movie Night
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Menu for Children
- Serves Coffee
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Young's
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8673 6531
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 594 ratings
3 out of 5Adam Goodgeron Google, August 2024
The refurb is AMAZING, such a nice pub but new staff are on a learning curve to get to grips with the new set up. Food was not quite as good as our previous visit at lunchtime, warm not hot & part of the steak a little chewy. Staff are super friendly and make a nice atmosphere but no one checked on us after the meals were served to see how they were & an occasion with no one behind the bar with multiple people waiting to be served. I’m sure in a couple of weeks staff will be up to speed & the service will reach the same level as the refurb.
1 out of 5Alice van der Poelon Google, September 2024
The Grove supposedly went through a big refurb, but it’s hard to believe any improvements have been made after a horrible lunch we had there today. The service was alright (not surprising as we were the only table eating) but the food was abysmal. Not only were we told AFTER ordering that there was no beef, chicken or fish (in various forms) but what was left on the menu was dry, bland and measly. Not one person of five finished their food. We couldn’t wait to leave.
5 out of 5Jo Rigbyon Google, August 2024
Absolutely gorgeous make over of this local so with beautiful interior design. New chef who has transformed the menu. What's made it really special is the lovely new team who completely on it. This is going to be such a nice cosy place as we head into darker nights.
5 out of 5AC Elkinson Google, May 2024
I thoroughly devoured my Sunday roast! Staff were very inviting and couldn’t do enough for me. I plan to stop by once more during my visit. Thanks again!
5 out of 5Julie McArdleon Google, September 2024
The pub looks great and the atmosphere was welcoming, the food was delicious and the staff were friendly, kind and very attentive.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.