The Balham Lounge

The Balham Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Merc

   London6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on October 10, 2014

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Original tapas, fried ones quite good, cooked (kidneys,clams) good sauce but less original taste and overlooked.
   

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   BRRR

   Brisbane12 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on September 6, 2014

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Great food & friendly service - would definitely return.
   

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   ThebigD

   London4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on July 18, 2014

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Although the place could use a bit of ambiance, it was clean, the food was nice and the service was great. Would recommend for meals with friends. Nice to have the option of tapas in Balham.
   

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   screamaflee

   London6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 29, 2014

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   4 of us went there for a birthday in the family, and this place was lovely. Very friendly staff who are happy to recommend dishes if asked. Not the world's largest menu but everything we ordered was delicious. I would recommend and visit again!
   

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   helenaofTroy VIP

   London31 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 14, 2014

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We've walked past this place loads on the way to/from the station and it has always looked empty. However, enticed by the Top Table reviews, we decided to give it a go. We were not disappointed! Unfussy but good, authentic Spanish food and the ambience ramped up considerably in the half hour after we sat down at 8pm. Lovely sardines, jamon and pimientos del padron. We'll be back!
   

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   Nouey

   London8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 24, 2014

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food gets better with each visit and the hostess welcomes you like an old friend. My favourite place in Balham.
   

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   KBar VIP

   London3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on January 10, 2014

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Although The Lounge receives good reviews on Tripadvisor I booked on a day when there was 2 large parties comprising of over 10 people per table (unfortunately I was not advised of this). As the restaurant is small the noise that was generated prevented any conversation with my boyfriend unless we wanted to yell at one another. Due to the large tables the service was lacking as they were focusing on the large tables. Whilst the food was OK it was not particularly inspiring and was generally rather bland. At £73 for a meal for 2 with 1 glass of wine and 1 bottle of beer, it was a little overpriced.
   

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   Love4goodfood

   London4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 20, 2013

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This is the second time we have been here for tapas. The food is great with a lovely selection of wine and very friendly staff. There is a very relaxed atmosphere in which you are free to enjoy your food and wine. I would highly recommend it.
   

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   SimonA

   London5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on December 4, 2013

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   We had a great meal with some very attentive service at The Lounge. The food is delicious and our host was so helpful and accommodating. It was a Thursday night but the place was really quiet. This should be buzzing every night, problem is that it looks like someones 1980's conservatory. It needs to be warm and inviting, some Spanish influences would make it a lot nicer. It actually does remind me of Spain but it's a restaurant in a British resort which sells burgers and does karoake sadly.
   

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    CaCa

    London165 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 29, 2013

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Really excellent tapas, at good value prices. Simple canteen-style room with lovely friendly service
    

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