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  • The Nightingale, 
  • 97 Nightingale Lane, 
  • Balham, 
  • London, 
  • SW12 8NX
020 8673 1637
Opening Hours:
11am - 11pm
Food Service Times:
12pm - 10pm
Open Today: 11am - 11pm
A Warm Welcome

The Nightingale is a traditional British pub, perfectly situated on Nightingale Lane by the leafy Wandsworth Common. We pride ourselves on our excellent beer & wine and delicious pub food. Whether you're after a drink post work, an afternoon catch up with friends, or a Sunday dinner with family, the Nightingale is the place to be.

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Six Nations 2025

Six Nations 2025 at The Nightingale – Where Balham Watches Rugby

Balham's Best Kept Secret

Our hidden beer garden is perfect for enjoying a tipple of your choice or a meal with friends. It's sheltered from the elements, with heaters throughout so you can enjoy al fresco drinks and dining year round. Book your favourite spot now.

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Welcome to The Nightingale

The Nightingale is a quintessential community pub, proudly serving Balham locals. Built on the Old Park Estate in 1853, the Nightingale is a mid-Victorian cottage style pub and Grade II listed building.

As a pub that appears year after year in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide, we pride ourselves on serving a great pint of Young’s, along with other more modern touches such as Sambrook’s and St Austell. We also boast a fantastic wine list and have a first-rate collection of rum, gin and whisky. Great food is available every day, served by our attentive and friendly staff.

Looking for that special festive feeling? Talk to us about booking your perfect party. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or clinking a cheers with friends, The Nightingale holds a special place in all our visitors hearts.

At just a 5 minute walk from both Clapham South Tube Station (Northern Line) or Wandsworth Common Train Station, we’re easy to find. Bring your appetite and beer jug, we look forward to welcoming you soon.

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The Six Nations are back…

…and so are the cheers, pints, and big-game vibes at your favourite local. Whether you’re here for the rugby or just the excuse for a good time, The Nightingale’s the place to be.

Round up your mates, settle in, and catch every match live on our big screens. We’ve even got some top-notch game-day packages to keep you fuelled while you cheer.

Don’t miss out—book your table now and get ready for a Six Nations to remember.

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Classic Pub Food

Providing pub goers with classic pub fayre, our traditional menu is packed with classic dishes. Whether you’d prefer to dig into classic fish & chips, a juicy burger or a light spring salad, we have something to suit all tastes. We use only the freshest British ingredients, guaranteeing you’ll love our take on pub grub.

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Sundays

Join us every Sunday for Balham’s best Sunday roasts. Prepared with classic British ingredients, our roasts are served with a double egg Yorkie, roast potatoes, all the trimmings and lashings of gravy. Why not bring the family along and let us do the cooking this Sunday? All you have to do is sit back, relax and we’ll do the rest. 

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Christmas

Plan your perfect Christmas party with us. Whether it’s a family gathering or bubbles and sharers with friends, our gorgeously homely Nightingale is the pub for you.

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Testimonials

I really like this little pub. Tucked round the back of Clapham South station (about 10 minutes walk), it’s quaint. It is a really cosy pub for rainy afternoons or when the sun is out you can sit in the garden or out the front. They have a moderate selection of draft beer and ale, good for a pub this size, and a kitchen producing tasty food.

 

Henry Harry

Best pub in SW London. Proper community feel, lovely looking food (definitely eating next time) and beautiful old building walking distance from Wandsworth common.

Joshua Van Haaren

Prior to coming here I had experienced a pretty rotten day, but stopping in here brightened things up. I was greeted warmly by a young woman behind the bar, who was very helpful and friendly and took my order promptly. The ambiance of the place is fantastic. The chairs are comfy and the tables are well appointed with everything you might need. My fish and chips were fantastic as well as a great bargain. Everyone working was warm and friendly. Such a nice way to end the day, I’ll definitely be back.

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