The Bolingbroke (Bar, Restaurant)

Top 10 things to know about The Bolingbroke:

1) Just a 13-minute stroll from Wandsworth Common station, you’ll find The Bolingbroke, one of the many bars and restaurants on Northcote Road.
 
2) It’s Thursday evening, time to put the pram and highchair away and head for a long and strong one. It’s nearly summer so you can walk home. Just remember to pay the babysitter upon return.  
 
3) As you approach, spot the gillets and engagement rings shining through the window. Not to mention the well-trained handbag size poodles sitting patiently under the table. So yes; young, trendy parent thirtysomethings, this is the place for you.
 
4) The interior has an open-air garden feel to it. The pastel green wooden panelling on the walls and garden centre outdoor lighting scheme really works. This outdoorsy design carries through to the cool, well-spaced white-wash brick dining room at the rear; perfect for large bookings (birthdays, engagement, anniversaries and alike)
 
5) The staff are exceptionally welcoming and laid back. It must be that alfresco décor.
 
6) Share an ice cold bottle of San Vigilio, Pinot Grigio Blush rose, which works well with the scallop and chicken liver parfait starters; reasonably priced also, just £7 for a large glass. ??

7) The menu is geared towards those who like traditional British food. Smarter than pub food, but not so fancy that your starter is over in one mouthful. The shredded ham hock salad is recommended to start, followed by the pan-seared sea bass for main. You can always pinch your husband’s chips because he’s bound to order the steak! ??

8) Nutella is for Pancake Day? Not at the Boilingbroke – you must try the Nutella gnocchi with banana ice cream. The flavours are oozing with childhood nostalgia. The waitress recommends the banoffee pie from the specials list. The flavours are great but the biscuit base too thin and crumbly; it needs more biscuit, please!
 
9) An interesting fact for you, The Bolingbroke is actually named in honour of Henry St. John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, the brilliant politician and reckless rake, who spent the early and final years of his life in this part of Battersea.
 
10) The Bolingbroke is a fantastic local's pub that produces honest and delicious pub food, and it’s incredibly reasonable given its trendy location. Make sure you end with a creamy gingerbread martini; a guaranteed pleaser....read more