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The Abbeville – laid back ambience in Clapham

May 10, 2019 by Sarah James 1 Comment

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The Abbeville Renewed – Local Pub Abbeville Village, Clapham.

There is something rather lovely about a local pub.  You’re likely to bump into people you know or make some new friends in the area.   The Abbeville in Clapham has just undergone a major make-over, aiming to achieve the perfect ambience coupled with a great food offering.  

The Abbeville - interiorWe think the Abbeville has got the social mix just right.  Whilst showing sports for communal enjoyment, the pub also has lots of quiet nooks and crannies where you can have a quiet conversation or a romantic meal.   Yes, I did say,’ romantic and pub’ in the same sentence!  With candles on the tables and eclectic quirky décor, the mezzanine dining area is really pretty and romantic.  Plus you can look down at what’s happening in the second small bar below; which is always a bonus for those of us who like to people watch.

The Abbeville - Romantic diningDespite running up and down the stairs with drinks and plates of food our waitress remained cheerful and was clearly enjoying her job.  She did quite a lot of exercise on our behalf.

The Abbeville - burratta. avocado and tomatoI started the meal with one of the daily specials.  A creamy burrata served with sliced avocado, tomatoes and basil oil.  The burrata was lovely and creamy, just how it should be.  But the tomatoes could have done with being less chilled, they tasted as if they’d come straight out of the fridge. The basil oil was a little subtle for my taste.  I’d have preferred something a bit punchier, perhaps some pesto.  I loved my glass of English fizz, dry and crisp, it worked nicely with the creamy burrata. 

scallops with pancetta and pea pureeMy partner, Alex, chose a classic dish of seared scallops with rashes of crispy pancetta served on a bed of pea puree.  The scallops needed just a little more caramelisation we thought.  He enjoyed this with a pint of a local beer from the Brixton Brewery. the Coldharbour Lager.

The Abbeville star dish - haddock and chipsHe was rather more impressed with his main course.  A pub staple of fish and chips served with a side of pea puree and tartare sauce.  The batter was light and crispy and the fish inside flaked beautifully.  The chips were perfect.  Everything that chips should be, crispy on the outside with soft fluffy potato on the inside.  Alex chose a pint of Timothy Taylor’s Landlord Pale Ale from the cask to accompany the hake and chips.  A classic combination of pub food and drink. 
Jerked PoussinMy jerked poussin came with sautéed Tenderstem, jasmine rice, black-eyed bean salsa and yoghurt.  The skin of the poussin was full of lovely jerk flavours and wasn’t too hot (which some jerk mixes can be) so I didn’t need the yoghurt to cool my mouth down.  I really enjoyed the perfectly cooked Tenderstem, it’s nice to have fresh simply cooked vegetables.   I’m not sure that the black-eyed bean salsa worked with this dish.  It just seemed a really cold component on the plate.   Maybe I’m just too traditional and like rice and peas with my jerk!  I enjoyed this course with a lovely spicy glass of The Last Stand Shiraz from Australia. 

 Cheese platterMy cheese platter was fantastic.  It contained a great selection of cheeses, a soft oozing goat’s cheese, a creamy blue, Camembert, and sharp cheddar.  Our waitress suggested a glass of port to go with this, and I happily agreed!

Creme BruleeAlex opted for the sweet side of the dessert menu, one of the daily specials.  A strawberry and raspberry crème brulée served with home-made cinnamon shortbread.  Creamy and rich, this hit the dessert spot very nicely.

This is a very pretty part of Clapham, and I’m sure that the renewed Abbeville will be hugely successful, it was certainly busy on the Wednesday night that we visited.  The weekend brunch with unlimited Prosecco for £15 sounds like a sure-fire hit!

Disclaimer: We were guests of The Abbeville

The Abbeville
67-69 Abbeville Road,
Clapham,
London SW4 9JW

Other places to consider in Clapham

The Rookery   – restaurant and bar on Clapham Southside

32 Old Town – a lively wine bar and restaurant in Clapham Old Town

Filed Under: Restaurant, South London

About Sarah James

Sarah works full time in the NHS as a serious education and organisation development director. When she lets her hair down it’s to indie bands, preferably live, as she seeks to retain her rock chic status. Sarah makes a mean cocktail and loves trying out new food and drink recipes. Out and about she’s often found sipping champagne, fuelling her curry addiction, and enjoying fine dining. Sarah loves exploring both in the UK and abroad, especially places that are off the beaten track, and/or offer fantastic local food and drink.

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  1. Fiona Maclean says

    May 13, 2019 at 8:34 am

    This used to be my local – for so many years. Good to see it is still going strong!

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