The Regent, Balham

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FancyaPint?'s review...

It's always a worry when the first thing we see when we enter a pub is tables set for lunch or dinner. We were heartily relieved on this occasion, as it was only the tables at the front that were laid out this way on our latest visit to the new incarnation of this pub - the Regent. The rest of the place is a normal bar/pub with plenty of seating and standing room to enjoy a drink. The food is good and reasonably priced, although a bit more upmarket than the previous owners provided. There's decent beer on the two taps and, although we didn't look at the wine list, we'd guess it's similar in nature. The new owners are doing a great job and obviously meeting the needs of the locals. We can only wish them well.

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oli_pumfrey
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22 Sep 2010

Just moved in around the corner. Looks like a great pub. Popped in the other day, middle of the afternoon but soon left due the DEAFINGLY loud music so totally agree with other posters. Only 27 but made me feel old... Who are they trying to attract?!

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17 Jun 2010

Good night, but bar staff are very slow to serve despite not being that busy. They have a tendency to look straight through you! One actually spent about 10 minutes spooning mayonnaise into tiny pots while eyeing up all of us waiting to be served! That said, thanks to the GM for turning the music down when asked! It was absolutely deafening. To have to yell to be heard by your friends is distinctly unpleasant.

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ianfreeman
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JonB
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10 May 2010

I went to the Regent recently to watch one of the football games, both the food and atmosphere were great! Will definitely be going back to watch all the World Cup

games on the big projector screens.

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10 May 2010

I went to The Regent recently to watch one of the football games, the food was really good and the atmosphere was great! Will definitely be going back to watch all the World Cup games on the big projector screens.

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JonB
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snootyfox
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10 Nov 2008

Balham Tup is a barn of a pub to be avoided whenever there's a sports event on - the sound is way too loud for the system they have. The food is overpriced. Only good thing is the Polish contingent of barmaids ;o)