The Cyclist Balham is a modern pub and dining room at 194 Balham High Road. The welcoming space brings together casual drinks and a substantive kitchen, making it suitable for anything from a quick plate to a longer group meal. Its central Balham position also makes it an easy meeting point in the neighbourhood.
The menu takes a seasonal gastropub approach, using familiar British ideas in contemporary plates. Small dishes can be shared over drinks, while burgers, fish, meat and vegetable led mains provide more complete meals. Changing ingredients and specials keep the offer responsive to the time of year.
Weekend brunch broadens the selection with relaxed daytime dishes, and Sunday roasts are a regular focus. The roast service is particularly suited to families and groups who want a traditional meal in a lively pub setting. Sides and desserts allow the table to build a fuller occasion around the main course.
Beer, wine, cocktails and alcohol free drinks accompany the food throughout the week. The balance of bar and dining room makes The Cyclist flexible for dates, celebrations or an informal catch up. Guests with allergies or specific dietary needs should consult the current menu and speak with staff about preparation before ordering.
Address: 194 Balham High Road, London SW12 9BP, England
The Cyclist Menu
Brunch
Served until 3pm. Add an egg 2.5 (poached or fried) | halloumi 2.5 | bacon 2.5 | half avocado 3.5 | sausage 2.5 | Mushrooms 2.5 | hash browns 2.5
DUCK & WAFFLE
Confit duck leg, Belgian waffle, fried egg, hot honey
FULL ENGLISH
Cumberland sausages, streaky bacon, hash brown, portobello mushroom, roasted tomato, hen’s egg, beans
FULL VEGAN
Sausage, hash brown, portobello mushroom, smashed avocado, roasted tomato, beans (vg)
EGGS ROYALE
Toasted muffin, poached egg, smoked salmon, hollandaise
SHAKSHUKA
Baked egg in tomatoes, sweet peppers, saffron, sourdough bread (v)
SMASHED AVOCADO
Sourdough, crispy chickpeas, pickled red onion, mung beans, alfalfa sprouts, mixed seeds (vg) + Add poached eggs 2.5
HOMEMADE GRANOLA
Coconut yoghurt, mixed berry compote, maple syrup (vg)
CORONATION CHICKEN OPEN SANDWICH
Served with fries
Lunch Small Plates
Served until 4pm
Padrón peppers
smoked sea salt (vg)
Meatballs
tomato sauce, pecorino, toasted sourdough
Potato bravas
garlic aioli, bravas sauce (v)
Coriander hummus
flatbread, pomegranate (vg)
Chorizo in cider
hot honey, toasted sourdough
Chilli & garlic grilled octopus
ajo blanco, chilli oil
Salt & pepper squid
spring onion, chilli, aioli
Grilled tiger prawns
pico de gallo, toasted sourdough
Crispy chicken
Korean ketchup, sesame, chilli, spring onion
Baked halloumi
hot honey, Aleppo chilli, thyme (v)
Burrata di Puglia
grilled apricots, wild rocket, honey (v)
Lunch To Share
Mezze board
coriander hummus, Padrón peppers, baba ganoush, tomato, olive & feta salad, flatbread (v)
Tapas board
meatballs & tomato sauce, chorizo in cider, coriander hummus, Padrón peppers & toasted sourdough
Lunch
Waldorf salad
baby gem lettuce, apple, pecans, celery, radishes, grapes, mustard dressing (vg)
Fish finger sando
iceberg lettuce, tartare sauce, skin-on fries
Coronation chicken open sandwich
skin-on fries
Shakshuka
baked egg, tomatoes, sweet peppers, saffron, sourdough bread (v)
Roast beef sandwich
horseradish mayo, wild rocket, skin-on fries
Steak frites
grilled bavette steak 7oz, skin-on fries & garlic butter
Lunch Main Course
Chicken schnitzel
wild rocket, fennel & Grana Padano salad, roasted garlic & herb butter, fried Burford egg
Dry-aged Hereford beef burger
mature Cheddar, burger sauce, lettuce, onion, tomato, skin-on fries
Plant based burger
vegan Applewood cheese, tomato, lettuce, jalapeño mayo, skin-on fries (vg)
Green goddess salad
broccoli, courgette, fine beans, spelt, avocado & herb dressing, toasted almonds (vg)
North Sea line-caught haddock
triple cooked chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce
Pan roasted Cod supreme
Tenderstem broccoli, caper & parsley butter
Seafood linguine
crab, prawns, cherry tomato, courgette, garlic butter, chilli
Grass-fed Cornish lamb fillet
roasted piperade, minted cucumber tzatziki
28-day aged ribeye on the bone
triple cooked chips, watercress, green peppercorn sauce
Lunch Sides
Triple cooked chips
(vg)
Skin-on fries
(vg)
Rocket & parmesan salad
(v)
Garden salad
tomato, cucumber (vg)
Tenderstem broccoli
chilli & garlic (vg)
Dinner For The Table
Nocellara olives
(vg)
Padrón peppers
smoked sea salt (vg)
Coriander hummus
flatbread, pomegranate (vg)
Salt & pepper squid
spring onion, chilli, aioli
Dinner To Share
Mezze board
coriander hummus, Padrón peppers, baba ganoush, tomato, olive & feta salad, flatbread (v)
Tapas board
meatballs & tomato sauce, chorizo in cider, coriander hummus, Padrón peppers & toasted sourdough
Dinner Small Plates
Meatballs
tomato sauce, pecorino, toasted sourdough
Potato bravas
garlic aioli, bravas sauce (v)
Burrata di Puglia
grilled apricots, wild rocket, honey (v)
Chorizo in cider
hot honey, toasted sourdough
Chilli & garlic grilled octopus
ajo blanco, chilli oil
Grilled tiger prawns
pico de gallo, toasted sourdough
Crispy chicken
Korean ketchup, sesame, chilli, spring onion
Baked halloumi
hot honey, Aleppo chilli, thyme (v)
Grilled bavette steak
chimichurri sauce
Dinner Specials
Pan roasted Cod supreme
Tendersterm broccoli, caper & parsley butter
Grass-fed Cornish lamb fillet
roasted piperade, minted cucumber tzatziki
Dinner Main Course
Waldorf salad
baby gem lettuce, apple, pecans, celery, radishes, grapes, mustard dressing (vg)
Chicken schnitzel
wild rocket, fennel & Grana Padano salad, roasted garlic & herb butter, fried Burford egg
28-day aged ribeye on the bone
triple cooked chips, watercress, green peppercorn sauce
Dry-aged Hereford beef burger
mature Cheddar, burger sauce, lettuce, onion, tomato, skin-on fries
Plant based burger
vegan Applewood cheese, tomato, lettuce, jalapeño mayo, skin-on fries (vg)
Green goddess salad
broccoli, courgette, fine beans, spelt, avocado & herb dressing, toasted almonds (vg)
North Sea line-caught haddock
triple cooked chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce
Seafood linguine
crab, prawns, cherry tomato, courgette, garlic butter, chilli
Dinner Sides
Triple cooked chips
(vg)
Skin-on fries
(vg)
Rocket & parmesan salad
(v)
Garden salad
tomato, cucumber (vg)
Tenderstem broccoli
chilli & garlic (vg)
Dinner Special Dessert
Vanilla crème brûlée
Sunday Small Plates
Served until 9pm
Padrón peppers
smoked sea salt (vg)
Coriander hummus
flatbread, pomegranate (vg)
Salt & pepper squid
spring onion, chilli, aioli
Meatballs
tomato sauce, pecorino, toasted sourdough
Potato bravas
garlic aioli, bravas sauce (v)
Chorizo in cider
hot honey, toasted sourdough
Chilli & garlic grilled octopus
ajo blanco, chilli oil
Baked halloumi
hot honey, Aleppo chilli, thyme (v)
Crispy chicken
Korean ketchup, sesame, chilli, spring onion
Burrata di Puglia
grilled apricots, wild rocket, honey (v)
Grilled tiger prawns
pico de gallo, toasted sourdough
Sunday To Share
Mezze board
coriander hummus, Padrón peppers, baba ganoush, tomato, olive & feta salad, flatbread (v)
Tapas board
Meatballs & tomato sauce, Chorizo in cider, Coriander hummus, Padrón peppers & toasted sourdough
Sunday Roasts
All served with roast potatoes, maple-glazed carrots, broccoli & summer greens, Yorkshire pudding & our signature gravy
28-day aged grass-fed sirloin of beef
Lemon & thyme White Cobb chicken, pork stuffing
Duroc free-range pork belly
Roast leg of lamb, garlic & rosemary
Trio of roast meats
Grass-fed sirloin of beef, White Cobb chicken, Duroc pork
Wiltshire beetroot & cashew nut Wellington
(v) (vegan available on request)
Sunday Roasts To Share
Whole chateaubriand roasted with all the trimmings
serves 2
12-hour West Devon shoulder of lamb
serves 2
Sunday Main Course
Waldorf salad
baby gem lettuce, apple, pecans, celery, radishes, grapes, mustard dressing (vg)
Fish & Chips
North Sea line-caught haddock, triple cooked chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce
Pan roasted seabass
rainbow chard, jersey royal potatoes, sriracha butter sauce
Sunday Sides
Cauliflower cheese
(v)
Pigs in blankets
Skin-on fries
(vg)
Sunday veg
(vg)
Extra Yorkshire pudding
(v)
Garden salad, tomato, cucumber
(vg)
Rocket & parmesan salad
(v)
Sunday Desserts
Sticky toffee pudding
toffee sauce, sea-salted caramel ice cream (v)
Apple & mixed berries crumble
vanilla ice cream (v)
Triple chocolate brownie
chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream (v)
Classic eton mess
strawberries, chantilly cream, meringue (v)
New York baked cheesecake
raspberry coulis (v)
Selection of ice cream or sorbet from Hackney Gelato
ask for today’s flavours (v/vg)