This iconic hotel, bar and restaurant dates back to 1931, undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment in 2018. The eye-catching interiors here include stylish red leather seats, ornate chandeliers and a golden bar, while the venue also boasts a club room that's hosted everyone from Ed Sheeran to Michael McIntyre in the past. The menu is equally impressive, offering up a vast range of dishes from chicken and nduja pizzas to veal schnitzel or battered mushrooms with coconut tzatziki. There are plenty of fantastic cocktails to choose from too - we recommend the pumpkin spice martini or a refreshing clementine margarita.

If you're on the hunt for Balham restaurants for lunch or dinner, The Regent is coming in hot with a fantastic all day menu, a laidback setting and a mega beer garden for when the sun shows its face. You'll find reclaimed oak tables, cosy leather booths and high ceilings here, with a cracking selection of classic cocktails or craft beer available from the bar. As for the food, their international offerings range from mushroom and leek arancini to beef brisket tagliatelle or Mediterranean sharing boards.

One of the best restaurants near Balham station, The Cyclist is also no stranger to a slap-up meal. The welcoming eatery fronts a menu of classic grub with a gastro twist (think smash burgers topped with a secret sauce, pan-fried seabass and harissa cauliflower with tahini), alongside big brunches and huge Sunday roasts. This is a top choice for craft beer lovers as well, with a range of delicious pints available from behind the bar.

If you happen to be wandering the vibrant streets of Balham, then check out Betto Tapas & Cocktails, situated close to the station. This venue has a glorious range of Spanish-inspired eats, such as patatas bravas, Padron peppers and arancini, alongside bespoke drinks - such as the Naked Goddess, which blends vodka with strawberry puree and basil syrup. Fancy unlimited sips? Head to its bottomless brunch, promising free-flowing prosecco for £20 per person.

Looking for Balham restaurants open all day long? Serving food and drinks from 8:30am right through to 10pm, Megan's On The Hill is a vibrant destination where brunches, sharing platters and indulgent dinners. Their huge menu features everything from shish kebab skwers to burrata salads and crispy seabass orzo, to be enjoyed under the twinkly fairy lights and floral displays - with a gorgeous terrace to boot. Plus, anytime before 5pm on bank holidays and weekends, you can add bottomless prosecco to your meal for £25 per person. Oh yeah.

Wondering about fun places to eat? The Exhibit is coming at you with a beautiful terrace and cool, contemporary interiors. Head on down for banging brunches until 5pm, alongside bavette steaks, pasta alla vodka and asparagus cannelloni, complemented with a cocktail or two from their signature list. This stylish space is filled with neon signs, vibrant furnishings and pretty plants, with a regular lineup of quizzes, live music and more to enjoy. 

Located on Bedford Hill, Haché is a top spot if you're after elevated burgers and lip-smacking drinks. Think juicy beef or chicken patties amplified by toppings like truffle, caramelised and Roquefort, as well as a mouthwatering lineup of plant-based stacks. They also offer a brilliant all-day brunch menu, including everything from eggs Benedict to a full Parisian breakfast. And if you're looking for a bargain? Then head down between 5 and 7pm, when cocktails are two for one every single day.