The Grove Balham menu with up-to-date-prices

The Grove Balham Menu

September 8, 2026
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The Grove Balham is a long established neighbourhood pub at 39 Oldridge Road, just away from the bustle of Balham High Street. Dating from 1870, it remains closely connected to local life through community events and sport, with light, airy rooms and a sunny beer garden giving diners a choice of indoor and outdoor settings.

The kitchen brings together modern pub classics and seasonal British dishes. Sharing boards and lighter plates sit alongside more substantial favourites, and the changing menus include vegan and allergy aware choices so groups with different preferences can find a workable meal.

Sunday roasts are a defining part of the week, combining roast meats with the traditional accompaniments and a vegetarian alternative. Coffee, pastries and smaller bites cover more casual visits, while the broader lunch and dinner menus make the pub suitable for anything from a quick plate to a leisurely family meal.

Cask beer, wine, spritzes and other bar drinks support the pub’s social character. Big match screenings, dog friendly afternoons and flexible spaces for birthdays, engagements and office gatherings give The Grove a role beyond everyday dining, while the garden is particularly inviting in warmer weather.

Address: 39 Oldridge Road, Balham, London SW12 8PN, England

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The Grove Pub Menu

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Anchovies
£5.50

Lemon

Toasted Campaillou & Nocellara Olives
£7

Garlic Butter

Starters

Roasted Isle of Wight Tomato & Basil Soup
£7

Toasted Nantwich Cheddar Campaillou

Burrata Salad
£8.50

Isle Of White Tomato, Basil, Watercress Pesto

Pea & Mint Hummus
£7.50

Flatbread, Crudites

Goats’ Cheese Quiche
£9.50

Spinach, Caramelised Onion, Watercress

Harrisa Chicken Wings
£8.50

Garlic Aioli & Thyme

Beef Croquettes
£8.50

Mustard Mayo Dressing, Parsley

Calamari & Courgette Fritti
£10

Garlic Aioli, Paprika, Chilli, Spring Onion

To Share

Baked Sommerset Camembert
£21.50

Pistachio Crumb, Crudites

The Grove’s Nachos
£16

Nantwich Cheddar, Guacamole, Salsa, Sour Cream, Jalapenos, Spring Onion

The Garden Board
£22

Pea & Mint Hummus, Padron Peppers, Crudites Guacamole, Flatbread

Mains

Cyder Battered Haddock & Chips
£18.50

Tartare Sauce, Mushy Peas

Grilled Whole Plaice
£22

Jersey Royals, Samphire, Wild Garlic Butter

Heritage Nutbourne Tomato Gnocchi
£17

Basil

Heritage Nutbourne Tomato Panzanella Salad
£16

Red Onion, Brioche, Vinegar Dressing

Sirloin Steak
£27

Triple Cooked Chips, Peppercorn Sauce, Watercress

Jacobs Ladder Beef Ribs
£22

Chips, Watercress, Homemade Barbecue Glaze

Herfordshire Chicken Caesar Salad
£17.50

Cos Lettuce, Anchovies, Brioche Croutons & Soft St Ewes Egg

Cumberland Sausages
£17

Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Greens, Young’s Gravy

Short Rib & Brisket Beef Burger
£17.50

Sesame Seeded Bun, Cheese, Pickles, Burger Sauce, Crispy Onions, Fries

Plant Based Burger
£17.50

Sesame Seeded Bun, Cheese, Pickles, Burger Sauce, Crispy Onions, Fries

Lamb Chops
£22

Jersey Royals, Seasonal Vegetables, Herb Oil

Chicken & Leek Pie
£18

Seasonal Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Young’s Gravy

Sides

Crushed Jersey Royals
£5.50

Herb Oil, Maldon Sea Salt

Skinny Fries
£5.50
Triple Cooked Chips
£5.50
Nantwich Cheddar Mac & Cheese
£6.50
Chargrilled Corn On The Cob
£4

Smoked Paprika & Lemon Dressing

Little Caesar Salad
£6.50

Cos Lettuce, Anchovies, Brioche Croutons & Soft St Ewes Egg

Padron Peppers
£5.50
Onion Rings & Battered Cornishons
£4

Puddings

Sticky Toffee Pudding
£6.50

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Chocolate Brownie
£6.50

Jude’s Vanilla Ice Cream

Banoffie Pie
£6.50

Double Cream, Dark Chocolate, Bananas

Passionfruit Mousse
£7.50

Fresh Passionfruit, Double Cream, Mint

Jude's ice cream
per scoop £2.50

Various Flavours Available

Affogato
£4

Espresso, Jude’s Vanilla Ice Cream

Rosé Wines

Measures – Glass Sizes: S 125ml M 175ml L 250ml Bottle: B 750ml Magnum: MG 1500ml – 125ml glasses of wine available on request. Vintages are subject to availability. All prices are inclusive of V.A.T.

Cuvée Florette Côtes de Provence
M £8.60 / L £11.70 / B £34.50

France | Strawberry-Raspberry-Guava

Quercus Merlot Rosé
M £8.10 / L £11 / B £32.50

Slovenia | Raspberry-Pear-Lemon

Te Henga Rosé
M £9.45 / L £12.90 / B £38

New Zealand | Raspberry-Jasmine-Peach

Lady A, Château La Coste, Provence
M £10.35 / L £14.40 / B £42.50

France | Pink Grapefruit-Raspberry-Floral

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence
M £12.05 / L £16.75 / B £49.50 / MG £96

France | Lime-Strawberry-Rosemary

M de Minuty Côtes de Provence
M £9.90 / L £13.75 / B £40.50 / MG £80

France | Redcurrant-Peach-Summer Fruits

Château Sainte Marguerite Symphonie Côtes de Provence
B £51.50

France | Strawberry-Herbs-White Peach

Champagne & Sparkling Wines

Measures – Glass Sizes: S 125ml M 175ml L 250ml Bottle: B 750ml Magnum: MG 1500ml – 125ml glasses of wine available on request. Vintages are subject to availability. All prices are inclusive of V.A.T.

Nyetimber Classic Cuvee
S £13.30 / B £69.50 / MG £138

West Sussex | Honeysuckle-Red Apple-Brioche

Nyetimber Rosé
B £79.50

West Sussex | Redcurrant-Star Anise-Red Cherry

Tempio Prosecco DOC
S £7.50 / B £37.50

Italy | Pear-Green Apple-Lemon

Casa Canevel Prosecco Rosé
S £7.75 / B £40.50

Italy | Apple-Red Cherry-Strawberry

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne
B £95

France | Pear-Tangerine-Croissant

Nooh La Coste Alcohol-Free Sparkling Provence Rosé
S £8.90 / B £46.50

France | Cranberry-Grapefruit-Floral

Steinbock Alcohol-Free Sparkling
B £35.50

Germany | White Peach-Honeysuckle-Lime

White Wines

Measures – Glass Sizes: S 125ml M 175ml L 250ml Bottle: B 750ml Magnum: MG 1500ml – 125ml glasses of wine available on request. Vintages are subject to availability. All prices are inclusive of V.A.T.

Esprit Marin Picpoul De Pinet
M £8.85 / L £12.05 / B £35.50

France | Orange Blossom-Lemon-Green Apple

Vialetto Pinot Grigio DOC
M £7.60 / L £10.35 / B £30.50

Italy | Lime-Apple-Slate

Featherdrop Bay Sauvignon Blanc
M £9.20 / L £12.55 / B £37

New Zealand | Green Pepper-Gooseberry-Passion Fruit

Vinho Verde Anjos de Portugal, Quinta da Lixa 9.5% ABV
M £7.95 / L £10.85 / B £32

Portugal | Apple-Grapefruit-Herbs

Zero-Gravity Grüner Veltliner 🌿
M £9.35 / L £12.70 / B £37.50

Austria | White Pepper-Green Fruit-Creamy

Babich Headwaters Sauvignon Blanc 🌿
B £43.50

New Zealand | Gooseberry-Grass-Passion Fruit

Assyrtiko, Kintonis Winery
M £9.90 / L £13.75 / B £40.50

Greece | Lemon-Orange Blossom-Stone Fruit

Thornhill Chardonnay
B £33.50

Australia | Guava-Lemon-Melon

Red Wines

Measures – Glass Sizes: S 125ml M 175ml L 250ml Bottle: B 750ml Magnum: MG 1500ml – 125ml glasses of wine available on request. Vintages are subject to availability. All prices are inclusive of V.A.T.

La Tournée Syrah Grenache
M £9.60 / L £13.05 / B £38.50

France | Raspberry-Strawberry-Blackberry

Montipagano Montepulciano, Umani Ronchi 🌿
M £9.75 / L £13.55 / B £40

Italy | Plum-Cherry-Raspberry

The Chocolate Block
M £12.80 / L £17.80 / B £52.50 / MG £104

South Africa | Complex-Dark Fruits-Savoury

Conde Valdemar Rioja Reserva
M £11.35 / L £15.75 / B £46.50

Spain | Black Plum-Fig-Cloves

Te Henga Pinot Noir
M £10.10 / L £14.05 / B £41.50

New Zealand | Strawberry-Herbs-Earthy

Morandé Colección Privada Merlot
M £7.85 / L £10.70 / B £31.50

Chile | Soft-Vanilla-Raspberry

Jealousy Pinot Noir
B £34.50

France | Jammy-Spicy-Blackberry

Bodega Norton Porteño Malbec
M £8.35 / L £11.35 / B £33.50

Argentina | Red Cherry-Violet-Coffee

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