The Rookery

4 (237)

£25 and under

British

69 Clapham Common Southside, London, SW4 9DA

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for groups

The Rookery serves well-sourced seasonal food from an ever changing menu, as well as craft beers, interesting wines from smaller producers and classic cocktails. All overlooking Clapham Common.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Kitchen Mon–Sat 6:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:30 pm–3:30 pm Sun 12:30 pm–8:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri 5:30 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:30 pm–10:30 pm
Website
http://www.therookeryclapham.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kerwin Browne
Private party facilities
The Rookery's private room holds up to 30 people for lunch or dinner, or up to 40 for a more casual party.

Location
69 Clapham Common Southside, London, SW4 9DA
Neighborhood
Clapham
Cross street
Narbonne Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
About 5 mins walk from Clapham South station or 8 mins from Clapham Common.155, 50 and 249 buses all stop practically at the door, Elms Road stop.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 237 people are saying

The Rookery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4.0 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
3.8Service
4.0Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

237 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
London1 review
1.0
Reviewed on October 23, 2017
1. Overall 1
I visited The Rookery this Sunday (22 Oct 2017) with friends. Our guests arrived 20 minutes early to be met by a less than welcoming member of staff who couldnt get his head around the fact that they were early. We ordered drinks and a selection of the tapas style starters from the menu. However when the starters arrived we asked if it would be possible to have side plates, we were told by the same member of staff that there weren’t any clean side plates and to make do We ordered the 'sticky toffee pudding with warm toffee sauce’ as described on the menu. When it arrived the pudding itself was cold and dry as if it had been sat out for some time, more frustratingly was the lack of 'toffee sauce'. Upon asking if it would be possible to have a small jug of toffee sauce were informed that it had run out. To top it all off, when we asked for spoons to eat our respective deserts, there weren’t enough clean spoons so I was provided with a large dirty soup spoon The above was annoying but the roast had made up for the lack of service - where and why I now vow to never go back is because of the rude and patronising way in which we were treated when paying the bill (£180 for 4 people). When asked the question “was everything okay with your meal?”, I calmly explained that the food was good but it was sadly let down by the lack of plates and cutlery and that the toffee pudding was below par. A young chap stepped in, we assumed the manager, who didn’t offer any form of apology but instead thought it best to suggest I was being precious for not being happy with having to use a soup spoon. In addition he then put their failings on us by saying “You don’t appreciate that we are in the middle of a busy service”. As we left we overheard two other tables complaining, I just hope they didn’t get spoken to the way we were We left angry, disappointed and insulted. I would suggest The Windmill, The Abbeville, The Bobbin, PowderKeg or The Roundhouse and The Avalon - as better options!
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TasminS
London1 review
3.0
Dined on August 26, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I don't like posting a bad review and especially at a place where I have previously had such amazing meals. The main meal I had was such a disappointment and it has definitely made me rethink visiting again. My husband and his friend had really lovely burgers, so this review takes this into account. The drinks are great and the service is efficient.
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AndreeL
London1 review
1.0
Dined on August 20, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service is absolutely awful and dismissive at best. The good might be good, but I walked out before I had chance to try it, due to the rude staff.
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EAEDCOL
London18 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 14, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu and the food was delicious. Excellent service as well!
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Jonw
London14 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 12, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great lunch. Friendly staff.
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BBMM
London3 reviews
1.0
Dined on August 6, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Really let down by very poor service. We went on a quiet Sunday evening and still had to wait ages to order and pay. It is very expensive for very average roast. Not even a Yorkshire pudding with the Roast Beef even though it was advertised. Wouldn't recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on July 30, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great place for Sunday lunch with friends! Superb pork belly cooked perfectly. :)
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Rakhesh
Melbourne8 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 21, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it so much I plan to come back with a bigger group!
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NadLondon
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Could not faulty the service and quality of food and drinks. Brilliant night had by all. Will return as soon as possible.
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MarioO Gold
London3 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 21, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Bad service. Waited for almost 2hrs to get our food. Got complementary 2 drinks and 1 appetizer as a compensation. But didn't compensate for the long wait. There were other people complaining for the wait. Food is ok. Nothing out of the ordinary.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Kitchen Mon–Sat 6:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:30 pm–3:30 pm Sun 12:30 pm–8:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri 5:30 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:30 pm–10:30 pm
Website
http://www.therookeryclapham.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kerwin Browne
Private party facilities
The Rookery's private room holds up to 30 people for lunch or dinner, or up to 40 for a more casual party.

Location
69 Clapham Common Southside, London, SW4 9DA
Neighborhood
Clapham
Cross street
Narbonne Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
About 5 mins walk from Clapham South station or 8 mins from Clapham Common.155, 50 and 249 buses all stop practically at the door, Elms Road stop.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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