The Bobbin retains its comfy feel

Formerly the Tim Bobbin, there's been a slight name change and a makeover for this stalwart pub in a residential area away from the bustle of Clapham proper.

Tim Bobbin was the pseudonym of 18th century English caricaturist and satirical poet john Collier.

We're not entirely sure why this pub has the name - maybe a previous owner liked his work. Anyway, what's become of the popular pub is not a lot different to its previous incarnation, still retaining a comfy pub feel. If anything, it's been spruced up and brought into the 21st century.

There's a partially covered garden at the rear for the smokers, with tables on the pavement at the front as well. The menu looks pleasant enough, if more gastro than traditional, but we're seeing this in most pubs that aren't stuck resolutely in the previous century.

Staff are friendly and the illustrations of various breeds of German cattle on the walls made us smile. A decent pint is available with Wandle and Harvey's Best.

Definitely one for the locals, but we felt very comfortable and figure it's worth the walk from the tube.

NEAREST STATION: Wandsworth Road station

FEATURES: real ale, function room available, traditional pub games, outdoor seating, kids welcome, quiz night Wednesday, TV

The Tim Bobbin
1-3 Lillieshall Road, SW4 OLN