Something that we're all guilty of is craving a good ol' roast. Nothing quite beats it; just think about the crispy potatoes sprinkled with herbs, fresh-as-can-be vegetables, plus the lovingly made gravy - your mouth starts to drool, doesn't it? This neighbourhood is brimming with places plating up the goods, so if you've got a hankering, here's where to find the best roast in Balham.
Something of a Balham institution, The Bedford is an iconic pub with droolworthy gastro grub. It's also found just a short walk from Tooting Common, so after you've had your fill, enjoy a little ramble around the green. Plus, on the first Sunday of the month, you can pair your roast with drag-drenched debauchery.
Head up to Balham Hill for a hearty helping of Sunday fare at The Avalon, a gorgeous pub with one of the best beer gardens around. The interiors blend modern elegance with rustic touches like exposed brick walls and a roaring fireplace.
Devour roast beef, pork belly or a butternut squash and spinach Wellington, loaded up with Yorkshire puddings and seasonal vegetables. And to share? They're offering a three meat roast or a shoulder of lamb with extra sides.
A former bowls club that has been reimagined as a popular local pub and restaurant, Balham Bowls Club knows a thing or two about great Sunday roasts. Whether you're cosying up in one of their multiple dining areas or out in the beer garden, there's plenty to enjoy.
Choose between dry-aged Hereford beef, free-range pork belly, roasted chicken or a beetroot, nut and squash Wellington - all served with Yorkshire puddings, potatoes and seasonal vegetables. You can even bring your dog along too.
Ah, The Devonshire. Boasting quirky decor and a fabulously cool outdoor area, it's ideal whatever the weather. Nab yourself a table to scoff down beef rump with braised ox cheek, lemon and thyme chicken, fennel-stuffed pork belly and an elevated vegan roast that's enough to make any mouth water.
While a bustling boozer throughout the week, The Regent knows how to kick back on a Sunday. Grab a seat inside the popular pub or its sprawling beer garden, then chomp on Norfolk chicken, topside beef, slow-roasted pork belly or smoked celeriac.
The Nightingale is a Victorian cottage-style haunt that's renowned for having the best Sunday roast near Balham. Think double egg Yorkshire puds, crispy yet fluffy potatoes and lots of gravy. To wash it down, this joint boasts a first-rate wine and spirit selection.
There's no doubt about it, The Grove slings out one of the best Sunday roasts in South London. Not only does it boast cosy interiors and a contemporary pub atmosphere, but also plates piled high with juicy meats, crispy spuds and, of course, lashings of gravy.
Located right on the high street, The Cyclist is an upmarket boozer that's killing it with its hearty Sunday lunch offering. The menu showcases a delectable range of small plates to start, and as for the main course? Expect beef, pork, chicken, lamb or a veggie Wellington.
