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Room 43 bar Clapham

Restaurant Bar Cocktail bar Live music venue Persian restaurant Jazz club

Warm, rustic neighbourhood stop for hearty Persian staples alongside cocktails & live jazz music. People often mention music, jazz, nice, live, cocktails, service, recommend, good, staff,


Address

43 Lavender Hill, London SW11 5QW, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7924 3360

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (313 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: music (9) jazz (8) nice (7) live (7) cocktails (7) service (7) recommend (6) good (6) staff (6)
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  • 5/5 Stanley D. 2 years ago on Google • 516 reviews
    Had a very nice meal here. Cocktails and music were great. Food was lovely - between two we ordered a salad, three dishes, a dip and french fries. That was the perfect amount of food. The mango and lentil salad was probably our favourite and I'd recommend it. The moussaka wasn't the traditional layered Greek-style moussaka we were expecting, but more a stew of chickpeas, peppers and aubergines. I assume this was a regional variation of it and it was still delicious! It was around £80 for the five dishes, two drinks, a bottle of wine and coffee. A few very slight downsides: The man next to us would not stop drumming on the table with his cutlery which was incredibly annoying. I don't think he and his wife said a word to each other all evening - don't blame her. This is of course not the restaurant's fault! I might have expected a nicer pitta bread rather than the basic supermarket variety that came with our meal. Service was very pleasant but the restaurant was full and it had just two very busy waiters who were (understandably) hard to get hold of. We had to ask to place our order and each time we wanted anything else. Overall though I'd definitely recommend a visit and would happily return.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amitis N. 11 months ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Last minute on a Saturday night I searched for live jazz music in London and I found Room 43. Low key place, great jazz music, fantastic food ( best lamb chops I ever had !) and cocktails!. It was way better than what we expected.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew S. 2 years ago on Google • 12 reviews
    I regularly perform in the jazz trio here at Room 43. I look forward to this gig every week, not just because I love playing music, and enjoying the food and drinks, but because it is like home from home: the friendliest, most dedicated bunch running the show you could ever imagine; all are really passionate about providing the best service and experience to customers and it is an honour to be part of the Room 43 family. Whoever I recommend this place to always return once they have savoured the atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 letty m. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the most lovely evening here, the service was excellent, food delicious and cocktails extremely tasty!!! The waiters were very friendly and made our dinner there so special! Would very much recommend, the vegetarian menu for two was the perfect amount and all came so quickly!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sagar H. 1 year ago on Google • 339 reviews
    Really nice place to go for food or drinks. They have an outdoors bit on the front which is pleasant too with a sofa if you're lucky. It's shaded, well lit and covered. Food looked great but we went for drinks which was a bit pricey, felt like cocktail prices for spirit mixers but maybe that's a sign of the times. Nice touches throughout, eg lighting outside, book shelves and toiletries in the bathroom.

  • 4/5 Moni C. 10 months ago on Google • 136 reviews
    Cool atmosphere at this bar with live music. There was a three-man jazz band when we went in to have a beer and the musicians were really good. Cool vibes, nice waiters and simple décor. The only con is that the music was really loud so it was hard to have a conversation beyond the person right next to you. But we will be back to grab a bite as the persian food in the tables around us looked great!

  • 4/5 Daniela B. 1 year ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Nice little intimate bar with live jazz. The food could have had a bit more seasoning and spice and slightly larger portion on the skewers but overall a nice experience.

  • 5/5 The Cocktail Hour. Jazz Band and Event Music A. 2 years ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Low-key, high quality. Delicious food at very reasonable prices and fantastic cocktails. Ale on tap and good wine. Attentive service, live jazz, comedy nights, outdoor seating with heaters. Late service on the weekend. What’s not to like?

  • 5/5 I L. 1 year ago on Google
    nice small jazz place. very good food. Tip do not order all in. Instead order the next option comes with better meat.

  • 4/5 Diya S. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious cocktails and excellent service the staff was so friendly. The ambiance was very nice with the live music. The food is good but the hummus was tasteless. Will definitely come back!

  • 5/5 Fazi 1 year ago on Google
    My top choice for Persian (Iranian) food in London! Excellent food, value, and service! Quality is A+. I recommend ordering the mixed grill and sharing with friends. Amazing Lamb,tasty,juicy Thank you room43

  • 4/5 mona s. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered The Mix Grill, The food came very quick, it amazed us. It was so beautiful and well made but unfortunately we were not happy with the service from the front house staff. Would definitely come back for the food but we were displeased by certain members of staff.

  • 5/5 Natalie P. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently held a reception for my babies baptism here, as it was a short walk from the church. I am so happy I did. We had an exclusive day hire with a minimum spend. The food was exceptional. We had such a lovely feedback from all of our guests. The venue was so nice it didn’t need a lot of dressing. Would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a private event or even just for dinner. Huge thank you to the staff who were helpful, friendly and made our day extra special.

  • 4/5 Denise A. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited this restaurant for my sister's birthday recently. Although Decor isn't fantastic, the staff, music and food definitely are!!! The staff, although they seem new to the restaurant business, they were very friendly, professional, and helpful. There was live Jazz music which was pleasant and unobtrusive. The food was delicious, with good size portions, and served in a very timely fashion, which is always appreciated. Drinks were a bit pricey ( which is saying something as I live near quite expensive bars in Clapham) but the cocktails are made to lethal perfection.😁🥰 Apparently there is also a comedy night, so may have to check it out another time. If you are in the area and would like to enjoy good food, in a relaxed atmosphere drop in and enjoy. ❤

  • 5/5 Belen M. 1 year ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Had my 42 birthday party in Room 43 and it was really amazing!! Incredible crew, beautiful place and amazing food and cocktails. We had a magic night! The communication before the event was clear and quick thanks to Aghil. They were very flexible, even I hired my own musician. The day of the party everything was prepared as we agreed. They are very kind and the venue is perfect for a private party or to enjoy a dinner with some cocktails and jazz. Highly recommended!!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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