Your Local Bar in Clapham South
Looking for a bar in Clapham South? Meet The Nel.
Sitting opposite Clapham Common and just moments from Clapham South Tube Station, The Nel is your neighbourhood spot for great food, cold drinks, live music and terrace afternoons that turn into nights out.
Pop in for a quick drink after work. Grab a table for dinner. Spend the afternoon on the terrace. Or join us for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Whatever brings you in, there's always something happening at The Nel.
Drinks at The Nel
First things first. What are we drinking?
Behind the bar, you'll find everything you need for a proper catch-up, after-work drink or big weekend.
Think cold draught beer, cocktails, spritzes and wine, alongside plenty of low and no-alcohol options.
Whether it's a sunny spritz on the terrace or a round of pints before the music starts, we'll keep the drinks flowing.
Food in Clapham South
Drinks sorted. Now, let's talk food.
The Nel serves up great food throughout the week, whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or settling in for a full meal.
Join us for lunch, grab dinner with friends or make a weekend of it with brunch.
Then, when Sunday rolls around, get everyone together and settle in for a proper Sunday roast.
Come hungry.
Live Music Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday
If you're looking for live music in Clapham South, you've come to the right place.
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, The Nel turns up the volume with three nights of live music and weekend entertainment.
Thursday – Sundowner Sessions from 7:30pm
Ease into the weekend with live music from brilliant local artists.
Friday – Ultimate Sing-Alongs from 8pm
Friday is all about the songs you know every word to. Expect crowd favourites, big tunes and plenty of singing along.
Saturday – Live Music & Weekend Sessions from 9pm
From singers and guitarists to duos, DJs and sax, Saturday nights are made for staying out.
Three nights. Three different vibes. One very good weekend.
Drinks on the Terrace
When the sun makes an appearance, there's only one place we want to be.
The Nel's terrace sits opposite Clapham Common, giving you a great spot to grab a drink, order some food and watch Clapham go by.
Meet friends for an afternoon drink, stop by after a walk around the Common or settle in for a few before the evening begins.
Sunny afternoons have a habit of turning into late nights around here.
Your Weekend Starts at The Nel
Why wait until Saturday?
At The Nel, the weekend gets going on Thursday.
Start with our Sundowner Sessions. Come back for Friday night sing-alongs. Then, keep things going with live entertainment on Saturday.
Add great food, cocktails, cold pints and a terrace opposite Clapham Common, and your weekend plans are looking pretty sorted.
Brunch, Sport & Sundays
There's plenty happening outside of our live music too.
Start your weekend with brunch at The Nel, settle in with food and drinks or catch the sporting action with us.
Then, finish the weekend with a Sunday roast before putting your knowledge to the test at our Sunday Quiz of Legends from 7pm.
You might even leave with a bar tab if your team knows its stuff.
Just Moments from Clapham South Tube Station
Getting here couldn't be easier.
The Nel is located on Cavendish Parade, right by Clapham Common and close to Clapham South Tube Station.
That makes us an easy meeting point whether you're coming from around the corner or jumping on the Northern line to join friends in Clapham.
Coming straight from work? Meet at The Nel.
Heading for a walk around Clapham Common? Stop by afterwards.
Meeting friends for a night out? Grab a drink on the terrace and let the evening begin.
Meet The Nel
Great drinks. Proper food. A terrace opposite Clapham Common. Live music three nights a week. And Clapham South Tube Station just moments away.
That's The Nel.
Whether you're joining us for an afternoon drink, dinner with friends, weekend brunch or a night of live music, there's always a reason to stick around for one more.
So, next time you're searching for a bar in Clapham South, come and find us at The Nel.
Eat. Drink. Sing. Dance. Do it all again next weekend.
