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Nightingale, Balham

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Operator: Young's
97 Nightingale Lane, Balham, SW12 8NX (View on Google Map)
(020) 8673 1637
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Worth going out of your way to find, this country pub in town was built in 1853 by Thomas Wallis and has been a focus for the local community ever since.

A recent renovation has not altered the basic layout of the pub. There is a traditional public bar area at the front, while the larger but cosy saloon bar leads through to a rear extension and sheltered garden.

The pub is renowned for its annual walk in June for local charity, which has been held for over 40 years.

Information for this venue is provided by the South West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wandsworth
Last updated
19/01/2025
Last surveyed
31/01/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Young's
Pub ID
SWL/2872
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Young's - London Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted twice.
Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Nightingale, Balham.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Young's - London Special TasteMatch Prediction

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Young's - London Special
Young's - London Special Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted twice.
Young's - London Special
Young's - London Special

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Nightingale, Balham.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: By The Horns (varies) , Sambrook's (varies) , St Austell (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Six Nations rugby
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
12-3 Mon-Fri; All day Sat & Sun.
Evening Meals Evening Meals
5-10; 12- 10 Sat; 12-7 Sun
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz night Wednesdays
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
G1
Nearby Station (600m)
Wandsworth Common
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (750m)
Clapham South

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