Gigalum Bar & Restaurant, Clapham, London

Great venue, Great food and Great staff and oh yes it does help when its only 2 doors down ha, 1st went to this place a year ago when i was out with a friend before travelling to dubai the next morning, not a good idea as it was packed with beautifull girls from around the world but mainley from auz and south africa which is allways nice, anyway more about the venue, they do great food from normal day to day menu’s to some fantastic shared platers, the drink its pretty good to and the staff are fun and outgoing, a great place to go on a fri, sat and i have herd that there sunday is the best in summer as its got heaters, outside comfty seating and a wooden terrace,

all in all a good place to go 5 stars

This place is very 'Clapham’. That said, most places in Clapham are. It’s a little world of its own, Clapham and Gigalum is very epitome of everything Common-bound.

I don’t displike Clapham. Really I don’t. My boyfriend lives here so i find myself spending more and more time here. But it doesn’t sit right with me. I feel really young.

Everyone in Clapham seems to be much older than me, if you’re approaching your 30s, you apparently move to Clapham. I guess once you’re 35 you move to Blackheath?

I like this bar, it’s great for a few beers after a lazy sunday lunch. It was a bit too busy for my liking on a Sunday, but it was fun. Although we left around 6 to go and watch films, I’m not sure those pretty 30somethings had any intention of leaving despite having work the next day!

A large wine and a pint will set you back £8, although my idea of large obviously differs from theirs. I think the boy was drinking Star though so it’s not as pricey as it sounds.

They have some really great live music here and cool djs, although I keep having plans when something cool is happening.

I quite enjoyed it on Sunday, but I still feel like I’m going to get id’ed in here.

One of Clapham’s many places to ‘be seen’, and a short stumble across from the common for drinks after a long summer picnic, this bar features a terrace out front and a large interior decorated with a forest theme. Beers aplenty, the food leaves a bit to be desired. My boyfriend does hate a restaurant he leaves hungry, so if you’re after large portions order 2. They have tried to do interesting things with basic menu staples like burgers, steak etc but not quite there for the price I’m afraid. The best part is the terrace action on a weekend - a friendly vibe and a good place to people watch!