There are few spots more suited to the area that they are in than The Rookery. It is leafy and trendy Clapham at its finest. The ideal spot to end up after a Sunday stroll in Clapham’s greenery. For those who came to Clapham to recreate the Surrey life in the city, The Rookery is no doubt known to them well, and there’s no doubt that they’ll keep banging on about the south-facing terrace.
Jokes aside, any bar with a south-facing terrace enters a top 10 list in the summer. It’s pub garden vibes but elevated, literally. And while this side of the venue is of course well-lit, The Rookery otherwise embodies a more moody aesthetic, with dim, low lights and exposed brick walls to enhance the speakeasy feel.
Their drinks menu, containing award-winning champagne, easy-drinking rose, and a mix of international reds and whites, is bound to impress even the most pretentious of your friends. My choice would be the Vinho Verde Loureiro, described as a ‘Rookery favourite’, winning numerous awards and known for its light citrusy and appley touch. It will go down a treat.
With an ever-changing menu, it’s hard to make specific recommendations, but their Sunday roasts are a major selling point. The meat choices are typically roast rump of Longhorn beef, their signature slow-roasted pork belly, Swaledale roast chicken, and of course, homemade nut roast, with all the trimmings. Gravy comes in no short supply, with yorkies large and fluffy enough to soak it up.
Note: the kitchen is closed for the summer and reopens in Autumn
Details
- Address:
- 69 Clapham Common South Side
- SW4 9DA
- Transport:
- Clapham Common