The Lounge in Bedford Hill, Balham features a relaxed setting in which diners can sit back and relax while owners Philippe and Manuela cater to their needs. Their repertoire of traditional recipes treats guests to an authentic tapas experience. The breezy ambience with unpretentious decor and a friendly approach enhances the mood.

The selection at The Lounge includes beef meatballs in tomato sauce, scallops in white wine and saffron sauce, clams in white wine and spicy tomato sauce, prawn croquette, sausage in wine sauce, grilled spicy chicken wings, fried squid and chicken and seafood paella. Vegetarians can look forward to Spanish style potato and onion omelette, sautéed potatoes in spicy tomato sauce, pepper stuffed with spinach and cheese, mushrooms in garlic oil and courgette, aubergine and peppers. Set menus are available for groups of four and more. A crisp aromatic Pinot Grigio or a silky intense Merlot completes the selection.