Best Bars And Restaurants in Tooting

If you fancy Italian food for breakfast, lunch or dinner, SW16 Bar & Kitchen is one of the best restaurants Tooting has to offer. Chow down on plates of burrata, mushroom risotto, glazed pork belly and spaghetti seafood, all alongside copious glasses of wine.

Looking for the best restaurants on Tooting high street? Not only is The Trafalgar Arms a place where botany, raw materials and cutesy charm reign supreme, but the kitchen is also curated by Burger Shack. Mosey on over to chomp on unique, lip-smacking buns paired with a range of sips.

The Tooting Tavern is a real crowd-pleaser with a wide selection of cocktails, wines, and craft beers. You can kick back on a cosy sofa, catch up with pals, watch the game, have a family night out, and even bring your furry friends along. And when hunger strikes, this place has you covered with bar snacks and a tasty menu with chef's specials like hand-stretch fresh sourdough pizzas made to order. Plus, you can enjoy it all in their stylish pub setting, complete with an outdoor terrace for sunny days.

An independent boozer that's a go-to for the locals, The Wheatsheaf promises cosy decor and a sprawling beer garden in Tooting Bec. Make your way over to the popular pub for craft beer, cocktails and classic grub, including sumptuous Sunday roasts.

On the hunt for the best halal restaurants in Tooting? Meat & Shake has made a name for itself by serving fine cuts of seasoned meat. Whether you chewing your way through a huge, sauce-slathered steak, chomping on a succulent brisket or tucking into a hearty burger, you're sure to leave comfortably stuffed.

Holding the title as one of the oldest and best pubs in Tooting, The Castle is veritable proof that the humble boozer continues to live on strong. From the banging beer garden and killer drinks list to the mouthwatering menu of elevated British fare, there's a lot to love.

Flaunting a cinema room, function spaces and pop-up DJ sets, it's no wonder why The Gorringe Park is one of the best spots in Tooting. And when you're feeling hungry? This venue also whips up a fabulous range of grub. from roast dinners to burgers. 

Not only does Graveney Gin distil its own delicious bottles (featuring flavours like rosemary and thyme, and Old Tom Gin with notes of fig), but it also has a cute little bar in Tooting whipping up some of the best gin and tonics in town. 

Head to the heart of Tooting Market where you'll find the sophisticated and dimly lit bar creating innovative cocktails and putting its own award-winning spirits to goof use. There are also gin-tasting experiences on offer, taking place every week, perfect for large groups.

Ah, The Selkirk. It's undeniably one of the most-loved haunts around, found on the quiet backstreets of Tooting Broadway. While the interiors boast a contemporary pub aesthetic, the beer garden offers a desirable plot for munching on top-quality fare accompanied by tipples aplenty.

When it comes to top-notch restaurants in the area, Sea Garden & Grill Tooting is a firm choice. This contemporary and seasonal British seafood venue is inspired by the coast of Cornwall and offers a range of innovative dishes. As for drinks? Enjoy ocean-inspired molecular cocktails.

Taiwanese restaurant Daddy Bao is the second restaurant from the team behind Peckham favourite Mr Bao. Inspired by the owner's father, this joint serves up crowd-pleasers spanning everything from pork dumplings to twists on bottomless brunch and, of course, fluffy buns filled with slow-brasied meats and pickles.

On the hunt for a cracking curry? We've compiled a list of the top 10 restaurants for Indian food in the area. From much-loved eateries slinging out perfect, Pakistani fare to Sri Lankan hotspots that rustle up one helluva dosa, get your fill at these bad boys.