Travels in...Clapham

This South London suburb is very popular among commuters, no doubt because the area is vibrant and busy both during the day and night. Nearby Clapham Common also offers plenty of sporting opportunities and a place to chill out or have a picnic with friends and family.

By day, Clapham High Street offers a wide variety of shops and cafes with the weekly London’s Farmers’ Market also making an appearance every Sunday. By night, Clapham attracts crowds from all over the City due to its large number of restaurants, pubs and clubs. A spot where I've been many times is Metro. It's name may not make it stand out from the crowd but the decor certainly does. With a cozy bar area complete with leather booths you step outside into a dazzling al-fresco dining area complete with fairy lights which help recreate the feeling of a secret garden. The food is reasonable priced and very tasty to boot.

One of the most popular spots is award-winning cocktail bar and club, Lost Society, whose impressive cocktails and chaise longues attract a wide variety of customers. Turn up early to avoid the queue.When I’m feeling a little more relaxed I like to head for some pleasant beery fun in a beer garden or watch the football and the Windmill on the Green is a safe bet for that. For the keen late-nighters the infamous Infernos is always packed out with students, travelling Australians and general ne'er-do-wells. It's pretty fun you've got to admit!