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Bistro Union

4.7
4.7
833 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
Located at 40 Abbeville Road in the centre of Abbeville Village, Bistro Union is owned and run by the team behind Trinity, Clapham Old Town.
A British neighbourhood Bistro where the menu is made up of British Classics; changing seasonally to reflect the best of our indigenous ingredients.

We welcome reservations, for Lunch or Dinner, please call us if the time you want is not available.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 3 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    British, French, Bistro

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:30–21:00

  • Phone number

    020 7042 6400

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Adam Byatt

  • Catering

    We can cater to your home within SW4, snacks and cocktails or a full sit down meal, we are able to cater to your needs.<br />Please contact us eat@bistrounion.co.uk

  • Private party facilities

    Bistro Union is available for private hire and we are happy to put together a bespoke package to suit you, please contact us for more information eat@bistrounion.co.uk

  • Private party contact

    Hannah Jones: 020 7042 6400

  • Area

    Clapham

  • Parking Details

    Metered parking is available on Abbeville Road and surrounding side streets. Beware of resident parking signs.

  • Public Transit

    <br>Underground: Clapham Common Tube<br />Clapham South Tube

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 833 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • South West London

    British

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  1. KW

    KirstyW

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely meal at bistro union both very attentive service and delicious food (had a duck and fish dish). The only small issue we had was that wine options were a little pricey for the bottle, as some of the cheaper ones weren’t available on the night. Overall though a lovely neighbourhood restaurant and we’ll be back
  2. JP

    JackieP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous lunch wonderful food and superb service- couldn't ask for better
  3. J

    Jsed

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic meal at Bistro Union. The service really stood out, we felt instantly accommodated and looked after throughout the duration of our meal - Rachel was truly exceptional, one of the best hosts and waitresses we’ve ever met! Food and wine was also fantastic and catered to dietary requirements seamlessly. Highly recommend
  4. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful food, friendly service, great value menu for the quality of the dishes.
  5. AG

    AlanG

    London

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service is outstanding. A great neighborhood gem for dinner and Sunday roast.
  6. S

    Samuel

    Hong Kong Islan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, nice staff, excellent service. Perfect for a casual date or dinner with friends. Will return soon to try what was on neighbouring tables too!
  7. JB

    JohnB

    Berkshire

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Really great vibe, fantastic service - couldn’t do enough for us. Interesting wine list (subset of Trinity) and great value on the food side. Highly recommend this small local restaurant.
  8. MM

    MichaelM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very good. Only very minor quibble was the wait for the cocktails. Our starters arrive only 2 minutes after our cocktails. Really lovely though.
  9. DA

    DavidA

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    a very nice neat restaurant with really friendly staff - maybe a bit too attentive at times. The food was very good and the atmosphere very comfortable - a great sunday lunch
  10. IJ

    IanJamesSinclairRomanis

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A nice local Bistro with food, service and style to match anything the West End has to offer. It was really really quiet (dont people go out for lunch on a Saturday these days ?) and would loved to have seen more Presley taking advantage of well cooked and served delicious food with local made gin and even wine ! It a win win for us. One of the top spots in Clapham and it deserves to do well. We will be back maybe for supper next time. Thank you for an amazing relaxing Saturday lunch
  11. R

    Raif

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently outstanding food and service with a menu that is regurarly refreshed
  12. B

    Bouliman

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Cod over cooked and pork chop full of gristle Efficient service but no real effort to make the client feel warmly welcomed
  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    As ever fantastic food & hosting, great drinks menu. Accommodated is well including 3 kids under 5, but they do need to figure out a baby change arrangement (not even a changing mat or bin was available!).
  14. JS

    JudyS

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eclectic, witty, delicious, sustainable:)
  15. AG

    AlanG

    London

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal at Bistro Union. Outstanding food and service.
  16. C

    Clapamite

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been going there for several; years. It is hard to get a booking these days. We went recently and the food was even better than usual. Staff were very attentive for example working out it was my birthday with them being informed. The place was "correct", using the French terminology. Cosmo
  17. SB

    SusanB

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    V good Sunday roast
  18. DH

    DoctorH

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Menu very poor on tasty or interesting dishes. Looked as if they were trying to keep costs down. Not at all like the bistro union of old.
  19. Y

    Yummy

    London

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Lovely local restaurant with very friendly staff and nice food
  20. CW

    CWilliams

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bistron Union smashed it! Great food with so many quality dishes to choose from. Service was excellent and the restaurant even arranged for a birthday card with all the staff signing it! Will definitely be back
  21. S

    Syriac31

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 7 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service , great food, what’s not to like? 👍
  22. SS

    SarahS

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food in lovely surroundings. Good service too
  23. FC

    FatController

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice food, a cut above your average pub Sunday Lunch.
  24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 24 September 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food.
  25. D

    Dawn

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and staff very attentive. Our go to place for a fab evening out.
  26. MH

    MarkieH

    London

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 11 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and warm and kind service
  27. CH

    ChristineH

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome place. Would highly recommend. We go regularly and it always delivers. Great food. Great value.
  28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellently prepared and excellent value.
  29. s

    simong

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant service, excellent food, and interesting wine at very reasonable prices. We had a great evening and will not only be back, but will tell our friends to go too!
  30. RT

    RichardT

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 12 August 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great evening. Staff made us feel very welcome. Everyone enjoyed their food, which was very well presented. I had said that it was the birthday of one of our group, and I thought that giving our birthday boy a card signed by all the staff was a very personable way to acknowledge the birthday.
  31. n

    nikkid

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service perfect! Really lovely atmosphere.
  32. JB

    JordanB

    East Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, excellent service and great value. Definitely recommend
  33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 July 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    anniversary
  34. C

    Carlosrey5

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 30 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quite a small menu but inventive. We had a good selection of items from nibbles, starters and mains. All were excellent, particularly the pork chop prepared in a novel way. Service was friendly and efficient. I heartily recommend this restaurant
  35. TN

    TobyN

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely family lunch! Thanks for looking after us! See you soon
  36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 July 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    I was very excited to try bistro union having dined at Trinity and Upstairs many times. It’s nowhere near the same league. The vegetarian dishes were awful. My friends lamb was ‘a slop’. The steak for 2 forgettable. Will not be back
  37. JC

    JCF30

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 July 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    Ok. Food was good but seriously overpriced and the atmosphere left a bit to be desired. The service was great, very attentive and polite, it’s a shame they didn’t have much to work with. By no means a bad evening just a little disappointing.
  38. NR

    NickR

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was excellent! Might have preferred 2 course option But all in all very good
  39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 July 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    As usual, excellent food at Bistro Union and great cocktails
  40. JE

    JaniceE

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the most brilliant evening at Bistro Union. The food was amazing and the staff are really lovely. So friendly and moved us to another table for our puds as it was a really hot evening. Would definitely recommend and will be back again soon. X

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bistro Union is rated 4.7 stars by 833 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Bistro Union

40 Abbeville Road, London, SW4 9NG

Additional information

  • Area

    Clapham

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:30–21:00

  • Cuisines

    British, French, Bistro

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Metered parking is available on Abbeville Road and surrounding side streets. Beware of resident parking signs.

  • Public Transit

    Underground: Clapham Common TubeClapham South Tube

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Adam Byatt

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

  • Phone number

    020 7042 6400

  • Catering

    We can cater to your home within SW4, snacks and cocktails or a full sit down meal, we are able to cater to your needs.<br />Please contact us eat@bistrounion.co.uk

  • Private party facilities

    Bistro Union is available for private hire and we are happy to put together a bespoke package to suit you, please contact us for more information eat@bistrounion.co.uk

  • Private party contact

    Hannah Jones: 020 7042 6400

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