24 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JG
Harden's survey result
Summary
In the thin area near Oval tube, this neighbourhood bistro is worth remembering. A sibling to Knife in Clapham, its “old-fashioned modern British cooking” puts a similar emphasis on steak and other grills, but there’s a good selection of dishes and – albeit on limited feedback – it wins praise for “excellent all-round value”.
Summary
‘Old-fashioned, modern British cooking’ is the promise at this “very enjoyable” bistro near Oval tube – sister restaurant to Clapham’s Knife and with a menu that similarly makes a feature of both top steaks and Sunday lunch.
Summary
“This relaxed upmarket bistro delivers excellent cuisine with style” in a pocket of South London that has lacked cooking of any ambition. There’s “always a buzz about the place”, which is a partnership between successful operators down the road in Clapham – Andrew and Kelsey Bradford of Knife steakhouse and Matt Wells, co-owner of The Dairy.
Summary
“Finally a great neighbourhood restaurant in Oval!” – “a parched part of London where average offerings abound” – this bistro yearling comes courtesy of Matt Wells (co-owner of The Dairy, Clapham) and Andrew Bradford (from SW4 steakhouse, Knife). A modern bistro-type place, with the benefit of an outside terrace, it provides an “exciting” modern British menu and there’s a “committed team making it all happen”.
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Owner's description
A new neighbourhood Restaurant & Bar for Oval serving modern British cuisine
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £31.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
24 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JG
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 4 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4:30 pm |
