The Drawing Room

103 Lavender Hill
Battersea
London
SW11 5QL

As the name hints, the Drawing Room on BatterseaÂ’s Lavender Hill looks like a cross between your grannyÂ’s front room and an antiques emporium. ThatÂ’s because it once was (an antiques shop, that is). Three rooms are eccentrically decorated in an atmospheric mix of candelabras, clocks, mirrors, teapots, chandeliers and cups and saucers, amongst which lie decadently shabby sofas. If thatÂ’s not enough to pull you in, the extensive British/European menu (including Sunday roast) is a cracker. A two courses set menu served Sunday to Thursday costs £14.95 and a set lunch menu from £9.95. Desserts are handmade, along with the afternoon tea/coffee with fresh cakes and scones. No wonder locals adore this charming, chilled-out oldy-worldy little place.

Average Price: £25-£34

Cuisine: British

Underground: Clapham Junction