The Perky Nel

Description

Looking for a pub that serves classic food with modern flavours, has a dedicated section for live sports screenings & a knockout terrace overlooking Clapham Common? Look no further, The Perky Nel is right up your street. 
 
Dog friendly, family friendly & party friendly, this pub & terrace just over the road from Clapham South tube station has a large bar & dining space, perfect sports viewing out the back & a suntrap of a front terrace.  
 
There's always an excuse to stop by with cocktails, live sports, bottomless brunch, satisfying Sunday roasts & a Sunday night quiz.

What's on

Christmas 2025
’Tis the season to celebrate — and we’ve got your Christmas party all wrapped up, so you can dive straight into the good stuff! Whether…

Mon, 17th Nov 2025 - Wed, 31st Dec 2025

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Bauble & Brushes
This festive season, make your visit even more special. Whether you’re enjoying drinks with friends, dinner with the family, or a festive night…

Thu, 20th Nov 2025 - Wed, 31st Dec 2025

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Saturday DJ Sessions
Get your dancing shoes on at The Nel every Saturday from 8pm as our DJ take over the decks. Pair the beats with our signature cocktail menu,a…

Every Saturday

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Sunday Roasts
Sundays are made for feasting, and we don’t hold back. Think golden roasties, giant Yorkshires, seasonal veg, and gravy by the jugful. Go big…

Every Sunday

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Quiz of Legends
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a legend? Every Sunday from 7:00pm we team up with our friends at Inquizition for the Quiz of Legends…

Every Sunday

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Cocktail Club
Cocktail Club is calling! Whether you’re after a post work pick me up or a midweek treat, enjoy two classic cocktails or mocktails for £16…

Every Thursday

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The Nel's Annual Festive Party
join us for our annual festive party, an evening of festive tunes, great vibes, & seasonal treats! everyone is welcome! enjoy complimentarymince…

Thu, 11th Dec 2025 @ 18:00 - 22:00

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Australia Day Party
Get ready to celebrate Australia Day in true Aussie style! We’re bringing the good vibes all day long with Aussie-inspired cocktails, classic…

Sat, 24th Jan 2026 @ 19:00 - 1:00

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Six Nations 2026
Book now before you have to join the scrum for the Six Nations 2026, running from the 5th February to the 14th March, and we’re showing every…

Thu, 5th Feb 2026 - Sat, 14th Mar 2026

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Offers

Offer Availability
Cocktail Club
Monday-Friday 3-7pm & all day Thursday 2 for £16 on all of our classic cocktails!
Monday 15:00 – 19:00
Tuesday 15:00 – 19:00
Wednesday 15:00 – 19:00
Thursday 12:00 – 23:00
Friday 15:00 – 19:00
Pumpkin Carving 🎃
🎃 Join us for some spooky fun — grab a drink, pick your perfect pumpkin for just £5, and show off your carving skills! 🥂✨
Bauble Decorating 🎄
🎄 Get festive with us! For just £5, you’ll get a ceramic bauble and pens to decorate your own Christmas masterpiece — sip, doodle, and sparkle away! ✨🥂

Info

  • Taking Bookings
  • Dance floor
  • Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets
  • None
  • None

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 17:00 23:00
Tuesday 17:00 23:00
Wednesday 17:00 23:00
Thursday 17:00 23:00
Friday 16:00 0:00
Saturday 12:00 0:00
Sunday 12:00 22:30

Special opening hours

Day Open Close Notes
Wednesday 31st December 2025 12:00 1:00
Thursday 25th December 2025 - -

Location

Address

The Perky Nel, 7-8 Cavendish Parade, SW4 9DW

Area

South London

Nearest Station

Clapham South (Tube)

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves Brunch, Bottomless Brunch, British, Bar Snacks, Burgers, Pub Food, Roast Dinner and Christmas Lunch/Dinner food.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
Midweek*
Min spend
Weekend*
The Gallery 20 60 - - -

Take over the gallery with views over Clapham Common in a bright & airy space. With space for up to 60 people standing for drinks & nibbles. Minimum spends may apply.

The Banquette 10 30 - - -

Hire out our banquette for a cosy area for up to 30 people standing, with room for drinks & nibbles. Minimum spends may apply. 

The Study 12 20 - - -

Join us at ‘The Study’ for a cosy area with space for up to 20 people standing. Perfect for drinks & nibbles! Minimum spends may apply.

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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