The Bobbin

Small, delicious and as snug as a tea cosy this is perfect date territory ....

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After a romantic stroll on Clapham Common - bracing in winter, leisurely in summer - head to the Old Town with your date for some delicious seasonal grub.

Hidden away down a smart residential side street near the Common lies The Bobbin, a little gem of a pub described as a "superior locals local".  It's the perfect venue for an early date: part cosy and romantic, part friendly local.

If you're familiar with the Lighthouse in Battersea (one of the two sister pubs of the Bobbin and a GDG favourite) then you'll recognise lots of things like the tiles in the loo (!) and much of the menu, but where the Bobbin differs is in its cosy atmosphere. It is smaller and quirkier than the Lighthouse. Perfect for a romantic supper in the winter or a Sunday lunch that ends up lasting all day! It's also a fantastic venue for a summer date with a spacious conservatory and a gorgeous enclosed garden.

            

The food is good quality and seasonal, with proper old fashioned dishes like bread and butter pudding to send you off on a trip down memory lane… When the GDG visited Miss Mary had soup of the day followed by leek and stilton tart (not too rich, just right) while Other Half went for the charcuterie board and then wild hare with (amazing) homemade pappardelle.  The food was delicious and it's worth mentioning that the charcuterie board would be perfect, and romantic, to share!

We didn't have any but we have heard that the bar snacks are amazing. Other Half's eyes were on stalks as a scotch egg walked by!

When we visited the staff were incredibly helpful, moving us away from a rowdy Christmas party to a more romantic table. It also turned out to be quiz night (Wednesdays) and they persuaded to join in as a team of two and make it part of our evening.  Luckily it turned out pretty well as we came second (out of ten teams)! However, if you want cosy romance it's probably best to avoid Wednesdays as the quizzing can get quite vocal...

The Bobbin is a great pub and our parting advice would be to request a table in the main part of the building, which has a bit more character than the conservatory, preferably by one of the two roaring fires.

 

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