Humble Grape Battersea combines a neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and bottle shop on Battersea Rise, close to Northcote Road, Clapham Common and Clapham Junction. The setting offers a calm retreat from the surrounding bustle, with warm lighting, dark wood and cosy corners encouraging guests to settle in. It works as naturally for a casual glass of wine as it does for dinner, a tasting or a private celebration.
Wine is at the centre of the experience, with hundreds of bottles sourced from independent producers around the world. Organic, biodynamic, sustainable and low intervention methods feature prominently, giving curious drinkers the chance to explore beyond familiar commercial labels. The team can guide guests through different grapes, regions and styles, whether they already know what they enjoy or want to discover something new.
The food is designed to complement the cellar rather than compete with it. Sharing plates, charcuterie, main dishes and seasonal specials provide options for a small bite or a complete meal, while regular offers create more structured pairings between food and wine. Sunday roasts bring beef, pork, lamb and a meat free choice together with traditional accompaniments, making the restaurant a relaxed weekend destination.
Monthly tastings and other events add an educational element without making wine feel intimidating. The welcoming atmosphere suits local diners, groups, families and dogs, while private spaces support celebrations and work gatherings. Humble Grape Battersea stands out by treating wine with genuine curiosity while preserving the easygoing character of a South London neighbourhood restaurant.
Address: 2 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1ED, United Kingdom
Humble Grape Battersea Menu
Nibbles & bread
Nocellara olives
Cheese croquettes
Smoked almonds
Snappery bakery sourdough
Mini saucisson
Small plates – choose as a starter or select 2-3 per person to share
Chilli fried chicken
Cauliflower leaf kimchi, lime aioli
Blistered padron pepper
Whipped tahini
Roasted pumpkin
Vegan feta, olives, sage, chestnut
Smoked mackerel rilette
Sweetcorn, parsley, lime
Grilled sea bream
Braised fennel, white wine sauce
Whipped goats cheese
Sprouts, cranberry, candied chestnuts
Venison tataki
Blueberry, radish, soy, ginger
Burrata
Balsamic salsify, salsify crisps
Crispy cauliflower
lime aioli, chilli ketchup
Marinated rabbit roulade
Orange glazed carrots, mascarpone
Baked camembert
Choose from: honey & hazelnut, rosemary & confit garlic or chilli marmalade served with sourdough bread
Mains
Miso marinated ‘steak
Polenta fries, watercress, vegan peppercorn sauce
Pork belly
Braised winter spiced lentils
Corn fed chicken breast
Wild mushrooms
Cote de boeuf 700g (for 2)
35-day dry-aged British grass-fed Rib-Eye on the bone
Flat iron steak 220 g
Steak trimmings
Roasted brill
Kale, brown butter, capers, preserved lemon
Sides
Tenderstem broccoli
Artichoke and rocket salad
Hg ‘hash brown’, chilli ketchup
Hand-cut chips
Peppercorn
Chimichurri
Curds & cured – 3 for
Driftwood
Goats, unpasteurised
Witheridge
Cow’s, pasteurised, semi hard
Quicke’s goat
Goats, pasteurised, hard
Perl wen
Cow’s, pasteurised, soft
Maide vale
Washed, unpasteurised, soft
Cotehill blue
Blue, unpasteurised, soft
Cured ham
Pork, France
Saucisson
Pork, France
Bresaola
Beef, Italy
Coppa
Pork, France
Chorizo
Pork, Spain
Smoked duck breast
Duck, France
Desserts
Chocolate fondant
Vanilla ice cream
Confit quince
Clotted cream, crumble
Rice pudding
Clementine, toasted hazelnut
Ice cream selection
Choose 3 scoops
Lemon peel madeleines
Citrus curd
Panettone bread and butter pudding
Custard, cinnamon
Sweet & fortified
Quinta do noval vintage port, 2016, Portugal – glass 100ml
Kvaszinger borászat, tokaji szamorodni, furmint & hárslevelű, 2019, Tokaj, Hungary – glass 125ml
Cantina ulderico rosso dolce, merlot, NV, veneto, italy – glass 125ml
In the style of sherry (glass 100ml)
Piedra luenga fino, pedro ximénez, NV, montilla-moriles, spain
Piedra luenga amontillado, pedro ximénez, NV, montilla-moriles, spain
Piedra luenga oloroso, pedro ximénez, NV, montilla-moriles, spain
Piedra luenga dulce, pedro ximénez, NV, montilla-moriles, spain
Coffee
Americano
Single espresso
Double espresso
Macchiato
Double macchiato
Cappuccino
Flat white
Latte
Mocha
Hot chocolate
Sparkling (glass 125ml)
Domaine allimant-laugner crémant d'alsace rosé,pinot noir, NV, alsace, france
The provence rosé of sparkling. Delicate, darling and downright delicious!
Weingut würtzberg, riesling sekt brut, 2019, mosel, germany
Made in the same way as france’s favourite fizz, but with the noble riesling grape. Maybe its time you got sekt?
Genevieve MCC, chardonnay, 2018 blanc de blancs, bot river, western cape, south africa
Unparalleled finesse and depth, where vibrant notes of orchard fruits dance atop a backdrop of toasty brioche and subtle minerality.
White (small glass: 125ml)
Cantina borga,vino bianco chardonnay, veneto, italy (served on tap)
Wine in keg: with a carbon footprint so much smaller than wine in bottle, it’s practically wearing ballet pointes! Cheers to helping save the planet one sip at a time!
Cantine borga, pinot grigio, 2023, veneto, italy
The proud venetian. Crisp, fruity and uninhibited. A fierce and tenacious partner who sets the world to rights.
Quinta de saes colheita branco, malvasia fina & cercia,2022, dão, portugal
Bucking branco with fruit & minerals. Yeehaw!
Domaine sorin coquard, bourgogne aligoté, 2022, burgundy, france
Aligoté is stylish and is a little different. This vibrant wine tickles the taste buds.
Knightor winery, bacchus, 2022, cornwall, england
Bacchus is one of the most expressive varieties grown in the UK.
Cantina ronca garganega, 2021, veneto, italy
Rich creaminess and gorgeous tropical fruit flavours. Soave for the suave.
Von winning, grauer burgunder, 2021, pfalz, germany
Deinhard with a vengeance. Germany’s answer to pinot grigio. Dry and modern.
Lazar gewurztraminer, 2022, tikves, north macedonia
This gewürztraminer showcase opulent exotic fruits, floral notes, and mediterranean spices while being dry.
Bobar viognier, 2020, yarra valley, australia
Honest juice, clear passion & dedication to this viognier is why it’s easy to love it!
Carter vintners, chardonnay, 2019, margaret river, australia
Handcrafted by ryan carter (ex shaw+smith) on his family’s 120 year old plot
Red (small glass: 125ml)
Cantina borga IGT merlot, veneto, italy (served on tap)
Wine in keg: with a carbon footprint so much smaller than wine in bottle, it’s practically wearing ballet pointes! Cheers to helping save the planet one sip at a time!
Bodegas de alberto, valdemoya, tempranillo, 2021, rueda DO, spain
This red wines are distinguished by their intense color and the robust aroma of red fruits.
Quinta de saes colheita tinto,tinta roriz, touriga nacional, afrocheiro & jaen, 2019, dão, portugal
Find out why this region is called the burgundy of portugal. Just dão it.
Domaine de la martinette, merlot, 2014, bordeaux superieur, bordeaux, france
The lurton family has produced 24 winemakers. This is where it all began 170 years ago.
Château les croisille, le croizillon, malbec, 2022, cahors, france
Pint-sized malbec that romps around & leaves a trail of cherries, strawberries & raspberries.
Domaine allimant-laugner pinot noir, 2023, alsace, france
Intense and elegant nose: black aand red berries
Podere ruggeri corsini dolcetto d'alba, 2022, piedmont, italy
“Dolcetto” is a false friend here – this ain’t sweet, it’s fresh, fruity and a little bit floral.
Rainbow's end cabernet sauvignon, 2021, stellenbosch, south africa
Dark black in appearance. Cassis and cigar box on the nose. Silky smooth tannins with a lingering dark chocolate aftertaste.
Tezza valpolicella ripasso superiore, corvina, valpantena superiore, 2020, veneto , italy
This wine wears a superhero cape and tastes like a warm, smooth hug.
Blackwater cultellus syrah, 2018, swartland, south africa
Fresh, morello cherry, graphite & tar. frankie “rabbit pants”’s expressive syrah.
Monthly flight: chateau to pampas
Monthly flight: chateau to pampas (4 wines x 50ml)
Pink (small glass: 125ml)
Domaine la colombette rosé, grenache, 2023, languedoc, france
This oozes summer, whatever season you open it. a little remedy to those winter blues.
Villa melnik, bergulé rosé, shiroka melnik, cabernet sauvignon merlot & pinot noir 2023, struma river valley, bulgaria
Crunchy red berries you want from a great rose, consider this more evidence that quality wines can come from anywhere!