Eating Out in Clapham Common, South London

If you`re lucky enough to live in London or you`re a tourist to the nation`s capital city then a good place to visit is Clapham Common. As one of the largest open spaces in London, the Common is home to plenty of outdoor events in the summer and surrounded by some of the best restaurants in Clapham. You`ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to selection of eateries around the Common itself and on along the vibrant High Street. Londoners will tell you how important large open spaces are to city-dwelling especially when you have to spend so much of your time in the congested streets or fighting your way through the commuting rush hour. Clapham Common is a 220 acre parkland situated between Clapham, Battersea and Balham where cyclists, kite-flyers, joggers, picnickers and children get the chance to grab some fresh air and enjoy much needed downtime. Clapham Common has three ponds, two of which are used for angling and one for model boat enthusiasts. The Common also has a modern paddling pond for cooling down in on a hot summer`s afternoon and outdoor courts for the sporting types. At the centre of the Common is London`s largest bandstand which has regular live music from June through to September - pull up a deckchair and unwind to some jazz, blues or big band.During the summer there are also a number of festivals on the Common including Ben & Jerry`s Sundae Festival where free ice cream, fairground rides, a city farm and live music combine to provide a great event for big kids and little kids alike. If you happen to be around the Common on the night of November 5th, you`ll be in time for bonfire night with a huge fireworks display, processions and funfairs. After spending time soaking up the sun, getting a bit of exercise or watching things go bang, you`ll be in need of some sustenance London eating a short stroll away from the great choice of Clapham restaurants.