Bobbin

Gastropubs

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1-3 Lilleshall Road

Mid-range

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Tue Feb 15 2011

In a quiet residential street not far from Clapham Common, Bobbin is an appealing neighbourhood gastropub. It has a changing rota of proper ales (perhaps St Austell Tribute or something from Sambrooks), good wines by the glass, a cosy front room, and an airy conservatory at the rear.

The menu’s the main focus, with typical gastropub dishes done well. Our ribeye steak (£17.50) was well-hung, tender and grilled correctly rare as requested; the chips were of the chunky, skin-on type, and the salsa verde added kick.

Vegetarian options are unusually well-considered, from beetroot risotto in small or main course portions, or potato gnocchi which was rich in gorgonzola sauce and liberally garnished with pine nuts and parmesan (both £8 starter/£11 main).

The desserts look particularly tempting (for example the sticky toffee pudding with ginger ice-cream), but our main courses were so filling we didn’t have room.

Customers popping in for a coffee are just as welcome as diners. Fresh flowers decorate the bar, and the service is just as sunny.

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Address:
Bobbin 1-3 Lilleshall Road
London
SW4 0LN

Phone:
020 7738 8953
Website:
www.thebobbinclapham.com
Opening hours:
Open noon-11pm Mon-Thur; noon-midnight Fri, Sat; noon-10.30pm Sun. Food served noon-3pm, 6-10pm Mon-Fri; noon-4pm, 6-10pm Sat; noon-4pm, 6-9pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Clapham Common tube
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1. Bobbin
  - 1-3 Lilleshall Road
    London
    SW4 0LN
  - 020 7738 8953
  - www.thebobbinclapham.com
  - 51.466046,-0.143379

Categories:
Food and drink
Facilities:
Internet access. Wireless (free). Restaurant and bar facilities. Lunch. Sunday lunch. Function rooms. Entertainment facilities. Entertainment. Outdoor facilities. Tables outdoors
Occasions:
Meal times. Best for Sunday lunch. Eating out
Type of event:
Parties

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(6 ratings)

Went in with a big group of friends all ordering lunch on a Sunday, but staff just weren't able to cope. Poor service, mistakes and pricey food made this pretty poor value for money really. A real shame, as it's a lovely pub otherwise. Nice for a drink, but not for food!

Liz Mon Apr 22
Rated as: 2/5
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Lovely pub, beautiful food, terrible service. Waited an hour for the starter, another hour for the main. We were a big group there for a birthday and we had pre-ordered our meals, despite this staff seemed annoyed to have us there, and we couldn't wait to leave as a result. Probably shouldn't take large bookings if they can't cope. Real shame.

Helen Sun Apr 1 2012
Rated as: 2/5
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We just had a Sunday roast and it was superb and the service was exceptional.

Kate Sun Mar 4 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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great food, friendly staff, bubbling atmosphere - such a treat to discover this pub after years of living in Clapham!

Penny Sat Jan 14 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Suberb pub with a 'local' feel, great food, brilliant friendly and welcoming staff and good selection of beer. Best pub in the area by far. Should really score very very low to keep it a secret.

Andrew Fri Nov 4 2011
Rated as: 5/5
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Such a fab pub and great food and drinks, really recommend if you are in the Clapham area

Caroline Brennan Mon Apr 4 2011
Rated as: 5/5
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