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Oy Bar - Balham, London, Greater London

Oy Bar - Balham

4.2
4.2
28 Reviews
£25 and under
Oyster Bar

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for groups
Oy Bar is a restaurant and bar that embraces simplicity and the joy of sharing food. Our menu highlights local suppliers and fresh produce, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy, especially with a glass or two of wine.

If you haven't tried oysters before, we invite you to do so with us. Our goal is to make oysters accessible for everyone—no expensive options or white tablecloths here! Oysters have been enjoyed by humans since the Neolithic period, making them one of our earliest foods, and we hope you will enjoy them too.

We have a passion for wine and have curated a wine list that is easy to understand, yet offers a diverse selection from around the world, all at three simple price points.

We look forward to welcoming you to Oy Bar, where you can enjoy the simple pleasures of eating and drinking with us.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Modern European, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–4:00 pm Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Website
    https://www.oybar.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whole restaurant is available to hire for up to 100 people on week nights or weekend days.
  • Location
    9 Chestnut Grove, London, Greater London SW12 8JA
  • Neighbourhood
    Balham
  • Cross Street
    Chestnut Grove and Balham High Road
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Balham underground is 30 seconds from our restaurant
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • South West London

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oy Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional" fresh seafood and an impressive wine selection. Guests rave about the "lovely" oysters and Scandinavian-inspired design. While some suggest improvements in ambiance and service speed, the friendly staff and "great value for money" make it a promising spot in Balham.

28 Reviews

  1. John

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to enjoy fresh oyster and few glasses of bubbly

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  2. Lucy

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely perfect family lunch with wonderful staff, fantastic food & wine & service. What a great & well needed place to have now in the area! Honestly we couldn’t fault a thing, even loved the glasses & plates so much - thoroughly recommend, took our teenage sons & we all loved it! Look forward to returning

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Little to no service meaning many tables weren’t able to have their orders taken. Food was overpriced and basically just stale bread. Their different butters are very nice.

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  4. Jana

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect day date lunch with fresh seafood options - brand new in Balham! Exceptional service and felt like private dining pre midday on a Friday!

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  5. Tom

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our evening. Thank you. See you soon. Tom and Marcia

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  6. Chris

    VIP

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food and service. Was a bit quiet, but we went early.

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  7. virginia

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time at OyBar and the overall impression is very positive. A large room, with tables well spaced out and very friendly staff. Food was very good too. Highly recommended.
    Oy Bar - BalhamResponded on November 22, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind review, we're glad you enjoyed your visit!

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  8. Philip

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely wine bar with very reasonable wine prices. Will definitely come back!
    Oy Bar - BalhamResponded on November 22, 2024
    Thank you so much - we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Philippa

    London

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thank you to Agatha for making our evening so great. She recommended a champagne - which was delicious. The food was great, service attentive and great value for money. Perhaps some music or something would improve the ambience when it’s quieter footfall wise.
    Oy Bar - BalhamResponded on November 22, 2024
    We loved having you, thank you so much for your kind review. We do have music but will increase the volume, thank you for letting us know x

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  10. Natalie

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was amazing!! Just wish the lighting was not so bright and gave more of a date night vibe.
    Oy Bar - BalhamResponded on October 24, 2024
    Thanks so much for coming to Oy Bar, we're glad you enjoyed it so much! We've just added dimmers so the lighting should be much better next time.

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FAQs

Oy Bar - Balham is rated 4.2 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Oy Bar - Balham

9 Chestnut Grove, London, Greater London SW12 8JA

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chestnut Grove and Balham High Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Balham
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–4:00 pm Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Modern European, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Balham underground is 30 seconds from our restaurant
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.oybar.co.uk/
  • Private party facilities
    Whole restaurant is available to hire for up to 100 people on week nights or weekend days.
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