I've been to a couple of Bodean's over the years and I went to the Clapham location for the first time over the weekend. The restaurant was pretty empty as it was a Sunday but it was actually more enjoyable than sitting in an overcrowded place. We ordered two cocktails and I was definitely given or made the wrong drink, and both of them were extremely strong - the waiter even said he would bring over water for us (and this was before we had tried them). The food came out pretty quickly which was good, and the quality was good. I last ate at the Balham location and the food really wasn't great. My only qualms with the food was that it wasn't very hot when it came out, and the side we had ordered had very obviously been microwaved so it chilled down pretty quickly. The service was really bad, considering the place was empty, the four wait staff working were not rushed off their feet and it took a long time to be able to order dessert and get the bill. Wasn't so happy about paying the service charge (kind of defeats the point when there isn't really a service given) but didn't want to look like "that customer" who asks if it can be taken off the bill. I'll probably stick to other Bodean's locations and avoid this one in the future.

Always lovely to return to my favourite restaurant. Guaranteed great food and good service.

Good service and good food, nice atmosphere, although the drinks took a while to be served.

As always with Bodeans, the food was outstanding - nothing more needs to be said about it. The service however, was dreadful. No one came by even once to ask if we needed more drinks, they looked very put out when we flagged them down, took AGES to bring the bill and even longer to take payment. It's a shame that a restaurant with such outstanding food can leave you with a poor taste in the mouth, due to its abysmal service.

Your food never goes wrong! Service was a tad slow but we were a table of 10 so understood! Overall such a good vibe and everyone so nice!