The Bobbin is a relaxed neighbourhood pub at 1-3 Lillieshall Road in Clapham. Its blue painted bar and separate dining spaces balance the informality of a local with a clear restaurant focus, making it comfortable for a drink, dinner or Sunday gathering.
A regularly changing menu is arranged around starters, sharing antipasti, main courses and seasonal sides. The cooking draws on British and Mediterranean influences, with vegetables, fish and slow cooked meat treated as complete dishes rather than routine pub accompaniments.
Desserts and a dedicated cheese selection allow for a leisurely finish, while coffee and tea remain available after the meal. At the bar, cask ale, draught beer and a broad wine list support both quick visits and occasions built around several courses.
The conservatory has a more dining led atmosphere, while the bar keeps the pub’s everyday character and includes a dartboard and real fire. This flexibility makes The Bobbin well suited to local catch ups, relaxed dates and groups with different expectations of a neighbourhood pub.
Address: 1-3 Lillieshall Road, Clapham, London SW4 0LN, England
The Bobbin Menu
Starters
Padrón peppers
Scotch Quail Egg & mustard
Croquetas de jamón y queso
tomato chilli jam
Tostadas de Chorizo
oven-roasted chorizo & honey on toast
Bruschetta di Pomodoro
grilled Pugliese bread – vine tomatoes, basil & rocket
Crispy chicken & grilled spring onions
Sriracha spiced mayo
Calamari
deep-fried squid – green chilli & aioli
Gazpacho Andaluz
chilled tomato & cucumber soup
Prosciutto crudo with melon, figs, hazelnuts & aged aceto balsamico
Burrata, black figs, pesto, pine nuts & pomegranate
foccacia – I Bonsi olive oil
Roast Romero pepper
roast red & yellow datterinis, basil & capers – feta & tapenade
Caesar salad Cardini
pan grattato, parmesan – *no anchovies*
Mains
Seafood & Chorizo Paella
Langoustine & king prawns, squid, clams, mussels | saffron & lemon
Roast whole seabass
lemon & thyme – vine tomatoes, capers, olives & basil
Grilled skewered lamb
peppers & onions – crispy potatoes – Harissa & yoghurt
Chicken breast alla Milanese
baby gem & lemon salad – cucumber & chilli relish
Grilled Bavette Steak
hand-cut chips & watercress salad – horseradish & red wine jus
Tuscan sausages
mashed potatoes & red onion marmalade – red wine jus
The Tim Bobbin Burger
mozzarella, grilled onion, jalapeno mayo – hand-cut chips
Penne & Italian sausage ragú
tomatoes, chilli, oregano & cream – parmesan
Summer Gnocchi
with roast tomatoes, burrata & pesto
Sides
Hand-cut chips
Sautéed greens
Salads
Roma tomato & red onion
Rocket & parmesan
Baby leaf
Cheese
Sainte Maure de Touraine, Mrs Binham’s Blue, Fougerus, Comté
Chutney & biscuits
Dessert
Vanilla Panna Cotta
strawberry coulis
Apple & mixed berry crumble
vanilla ice cream
Sticky toffee pudding
toffee sauce – ginger ice cream
Affogato
Vanilla ice cream & Dbl Espresso
Ice Creams
Chocolate, Ginger, Vanilla, Salted Caramel
Sorbets
Raspberry, Coconut, Passion Fruit & Mango
Sunday Roast
Roast Sirloin of Beef
Yorkshire pudding, horseradish & red wine jus
Roast Corn-fed Chicken
lemon & thyme – bread sauce & white wine jus
Roast potatoes, glazed carrots & sautéed greens
Grilled Skewered Lamb
peppers & onions – crispy potatoes; Harissa & yoghurt
Seafood & Chorizo Paella
Tiger prawns, squid, clams & mussels- Saffron & lemon
Roast whole seabass
lemon & thyme – vine tomatoes, capers, olives & basil
The Tim Bobbin Burger
mozzarella, grilled onion, jalapeno mayo – hand-cut chips
Penne & Italian sausage ragú
tomatoes, chilli, oregano & cream – parmesan
Summer Gnocchi
roast tomatoes, chilli, burrata & pesto
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Cranberry Winter Spritz
50ml Everleaf Mountain – 75ml Cranberry juice – dash of Soda water, serve ii n wine glass, garnish with rosemary and orange slice
Bergamot NOgo Spritz
50ml Everleaf Marine – 20ml Tonic Water (add dash elderflower cordial) – squeeze fresh lime, dash of soda water, serve in wine glass, garnish with lime wedges
CosNOpolitan
50ml Everleaf Marine – 50ml Cranberry juice – Squeeze fresh lime – dash of sugar syrup – Bild up in shaker, shake well, serve in cocktail glass.
Orange and Ginger Spritz
50ml Everleaf Forest – 150ml Fever Tree ginger Ale – add ice to the top serve in wine glass, garnish with lime wedge
Draught
Harvey’s Sussex Best Bitter
4%
Timothy Taylor’s Landlord
4.2%
Pravha
4%
Brixton Coldharbour
4.4%
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
5%
Asahi Super Dry
5.2%
Guinness
4.2%
Meantime Prime Pale Ale
4.2%
Beavertown Neck Oil
4.3%
Aspall Cyder
4.5%
Bottles
Corona
4.2%
Peroni (Gluten Free)
5%
Blue Moon Belgian White
5.4%
Erdinger Weißbier
5.3%
Bottles (low/no alcohol)
Asahi Super Dry
0.0%
Adnams Ghost Ship Pale Ale
0.5%
Guiness 0
0%
Erdinger Alkoholfree
0%
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