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London
Clapham
The Avalon
The Avalon Reviews

The Avalon

British, European

Dishes priced around£16

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Reviews of The Avalon (532)

Read what people think about The Avalon. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about The Avalon before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about The Avalon and book a table with confidence!

4.9/6

532 reviews

4.9/6

532 reviews

Food:Great
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Great
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Awful"
1/6
Olivia S.7 years ago · 1 review

The roast was good but the service was extremely poor, had to go to the bar twice to ask someone to take our drinks order and waited an hour for food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ruth B.7 years ago · 8 reviews

Amazing meal in amazing setting just off the high street near Clapham South. The restaurant setting is beautiful and the food was incredible. Really recommend the salad!

"Good"
4/6
Sandra D.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Lovely pub/restaurant. Food excellent. Bottomless prosecco fabulous. Slightly long service but it was a Saturday so that's expected. Overall had a great time. Definitely go again.

"Very good"
5/6
Liz W.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Very welcoming staff, helpful and were very good with the kids. We weren't rushed so had time to eat and relax. Food was great too. Giant kids portions!!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Trevor D.7 years ago · 1 review

Good food, nice place, excellent staff. As gastro pubs goes in this neck of the woods it's worth travelling to. Close to the tube and bus routes. Try it next sunday

"Awful"
1/6
Sarah T.7 years ago · 1 review

Terrible experience. Food took nearly an hour and half of the restaurant was suddenly taken over by a huge party who came in from outside. The party had no respect for anyone eating, we were pushed, crowded and were hit by bags and elbows numerous times whilst eating. The noise level was ridiculous and we found ourselves shouting at each other to be heard. Awful experience and the only compensation for a ruined meal was 7% off 1 bottle of prosecco.

"Excellent"
6/6
Valentina C.7 years ago · 1 review

We have discovered the Avalon pub a couple of weeks ago. We would always pass by on the bus but we have never stopped there before! What a nice surprise! Super nice food (especially tasty pizzas) and the back garden...a gem! We love it now!

"Very good"
5/6
Toni N.7 years ago · 21 reviews

Great evening at the Avalon. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable about allergens. Dog friendly pub, with dog bowls and treats provided. And they accept Tastecard!

"Excellent"
6/6
Polly H.7 years ago · 1 review

Wonderful lunch! Thank you for providing a friendly, happy environment for a summer catch up. Staff were friendly, garden was really cool and food was delicious!

"Excellent"
6/6
Charlotte M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Lovely food good value arrived in good time we sat in the gorgeous garden outside in the sun . Will definately visit again for sure

"Very good"
5/6
REBECCA W.7 years ago · 1 review

Great experience - the service staff were prompt and helpful. We were a group of 4 and did not feel rushed to give the table back and there was a good choice on the menu.

"Excellent"
6/6
Roisin L.7 years ago · 1 review

The staff were very accommodating and friendly . Food was very nice and came surprisingly quickly considering there was a very large group of us

"Excellent"
6/6
Emma P.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely Sunday roast - we had chicken, and it was one of the nicest pieces of chicken I have ever had! It was also Father's Day and they gave my dad a free pint on the house! The service was brilliant, out waiter couldn't have been friendlier. Would highly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Amy G.7 years ago · 1 review

We experienced very good service, good food and a very pleasant outdoor garden area. We enjoyed our visit and would recommend this restaurant to others.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kevin C.7 years ago · 4 reviews

I had family visiting and they had been here before. My sister was gagging for a steak, so where else would you go to? They have the best steaks in south London. We were on a timeframe and I told the waiter we needed to leave before a certain time to ensure we had food before we had to leave. The dinner was good, service good and the waiter even came and told us the time when I said we need to leave - excellent service. The only downside to the place is... the Mens stinky toilets :-( By the way, they have a fabulous garden at the back :-)

"Average"
3/6
AIsling S.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice food but was slightly disappointed with service. When we arrived they said it was policy not to allow use of a taste card in the garden area which was a pity as there was no atmosphere inside as everyone was in the garden. The food wasn't as nice as usual which was a shame as we go here regularly and usually love it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Laura D.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Was a lovely suprise...havent been here for years and came with a couple of friends for dinner. Food really great! Service amazing...staff genuinely lovely..and fun!

"Excellent"
6/6
Chris F.7 years ago · 33 reviews

Staff were very attentive, great house red, excellent scoliosis and a wide beer selection. One of my favourite pubs in south London, can't recommend highly enough

"Very good"
5/6
Emma N.7 years ago · 1 review

We had the metre long pizza it was delicious! Staff were lovely and the secret garden was so nice on a sunny day. Definitely recommend this place.

"Excellent"
6/6
Paul S.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice pub with great outdoor area in the rear for a sunny day. We lucked the trivia quiz. Ugly and host was fun as was the night.

"Excellent"
6/6
Zoe H.7 years ago · 1 review

Great service, very accommodating to a group of mums with babies and buggies!!! The food was yummy and came pretty quickly. Always a lunchtime favourite!

"Very good"
5/6
Andrea L.7 years ago · 1 review

Un po' rumoroso per la visita di mia madre. Abbiamo mangiato Sunday Lunch insieme pero i piatti non erano caldo. Torno per qualcosa da bere ma non di mangiare.

"Good"
4/6
Daniel B.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely venue, good food and great staff, but they had run out of over 50% of options on the menu so they lose a couple of stars for that this time!

"Excellent"
6/6
Alice C.7 years ago · 1 review

Had such a fun evening here. Great atmosphere with fun music. And the food was absolutely delicious. Best sticky toffee pudding I have ever had! I will definitely be back!

"Average"
3/6
Rhys J.7 years ago · 3 reviews

A lovely restaurant that is upstaged by the noise generated by the pub bar which is adjacent to the restaurant. Having requested a table in the corner as we had a member of our table who was deaf. My request (made the week before) was not met. The food is good quality and the service is friendly and swift.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sharon C.7 years ago · 4 reviews

We always enjoy the Avalon. The ambiance is great, the food and wine is delish, good service, dogs allowed. The garden in summer is absolutely amazing.

"Excellent"
6/6
Hayley R.7 years ago · 1 review

The staff were very friendly, the food was great and at a very reasonable price too! I will definitely be going back again very soon!

"Average"
3/6
David K.7 years ago · 5 reviews

The food was very average and a very long wait for service. The Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding was OK but my dining partner said the Nut Roast was covered in a sauce that didn't really go with the vegetables and the meal was served tepid. A shame as this venue is usually excellent. Maybe too many bookings for Easter Sunday that stretched the resources too far.

"Excellent"
6/6
Adam G.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent service and food. Easy to find, good location. Good wine list with a number of good wines from all over the world. Good garden too.

"Not good "
2/6
Neil A.7 years ago · 1 review

Poor customer service - not busy but so slow at taking order, delay in actually in-putting order, delay of about 20 minutes in telling us that the bottle of wine we ordered wasn't actually available (!), slow in delivering food to table, slow at clearing plates away, took several times of asking for dessert menu to actually get them delivered! Bill delivered with incorrect wine on it. Overall, very poor service. However, food was pretty good.

"Good"
4/6
Anthony G.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Good atmosphere, great wine and very good food overall. The pizza was a bit dry and needed more tomato sauce. Service was good and quick.

"Very good"
5/6
olli c.7 years ago · 1 review

Had a really good roast dinner. Very busy so booking is definitely needed. Reasonable prices also as most places in London are over £17/ £18

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 0 reviews

great service, but it was a busy night so food took a little long. Otherwise it was all perfect, and the food was fantastic. YUM

"Very good"
5/6
Lisa O.7 years ago · 1 review

I came here to catch up with two friends I don't see nearly often enough. The table service was good, our pasta and sea green was delicious and very relaxed atmosphere. I would really recommend the Avalon dining experience 😊

"Good"
4/6
Kevin C.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Great food, as always. The steaks are still the best in London. However, (on a Saturday night) the music was too loud - almost Ibiza in Clapham - for a nice dining experience.

"Very good"
5/6
Holly H.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Such a nice pub. Really friendly staff who are very accommodating and really want you to relax and enjoy oneself. Delicious pizzas and a good selection of reasonably priced wines.

"Very good"
5/6
Helena R.7 years ago · 1 review

Beautiful place, lovely staff, tasty food (belly prk followed by apple n blackberry crumble - comfort food or what?) - and large portions to boot. No wonder this is such a popular local haunt.

"Very good"
5/6
Vanessa S.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was awesome. Service wasn't so hot so took one star away. The decor was beautiful was beautiful and our cocktails were great too. Good time and good food.

"Very good"
5/6
James T.7 years ago · 1 review

Busy Saturday post rugby, but managed to book a table last minute with friendly staff and good service and great food. Will be coming back again

"Excellent"
6/6
LEAH N.7 years ago · 5 reviews

This is not the first time i have visited The Avalon, service and food have been consistently good. Lovely outdoor gardens and great drink selection.

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