The Lounge

Just a short walk from Balham Rail and Tube, The Lounge hits all the right notes: wonderful Spanish Tapas, marvellous authentic food, and a friendly staff that’s eager to help you choose the perfect meal. For over ten years The Lounge have cooked all their dishes on site and employing traditional recipes and methods of preparation, ensuring that unique and one-of-a-kind taste. Philippe and Manuela are sure to make your stay at the Balham Lounge an experience you’ll be eager to replicate soon.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the food industry, honing their skills in Switzerland and England, Manuela and Philippe Marques make every stay at The Lounge an absolute pleasure. With an extensive and fine selection of Spanish dishes in general and Tapas in particular, every single item on the list is sure to raise the eyebrows of everybody who’s in for a rare Spanish treat. Try their Sopa Fabada Asturiana, an authentic white bean soup, that’ll make you feel like you’re in the heart of Spain, spending a hot afternoon under the Southern sun. Or go for Pincho de Cordero, Lamb Shish Kebab from top-quality Welsh lamb that has marinated for over 12 hours – mmmh.

The Lounge has quickly found a large amount of followers among London foodies and has now become a staple in the culinary landscape of South London. For good reason: Their always fresh Tapas are simply heavenly, and you can see, taste, and feel the amount of love and effort Philippe and Manuela put into every single Tapas. The Lounge scores high on all major foodie websites – don’t miss out on this very, very special place dedicated to Spanish food and way of life.