Scoffers

I'm local to the area and a fan of the scoffers restaurant. I have to admit to being suprised by some of the reviews here. In my eyes this is a lovely local restaurant serving decent 'homely' type food as well as some good modern cuisine dishes. The prices are pretty typical for the area but I usual feel like I get good value as the portion sizes are decent.

I wouldn't put it on top of your list if you're heading out for a date or looking to impress. It's not that type of up market restaurant and I don't think it's trying to be. However, if you're looking for a pleasant, relaxed evening out with good service and enjoyable food then this is a decent choice. The atmosphere is quite intimate and my girlfiend likes the fact that there is an indoor tree as a focal point of the decor.

The fajitas, clod burgers and sunday roasts are some of my regular choices.
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GB116950 - View all reviews by this user
7 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Sunday, July 10, 2011

We were very disappointed with our whole experience. We were told about the little place in Battersea about 18 months ago by friends who would regularly go there to dine but have since moved to the States. After hearing so much about the restaurant we finally made a reservation over Christmas.

We were greeted very well and the people aspect remained great and pleasant until the very end. However the rest of the evening proved to be not a memorable experience.

The restaurant itself looked cheap. The ambient light and modern design seemed as if it was made out of IKEA.

Having started with the goat’s cheese was a big mistake, firstly the price, thinking that it would be a creamy Cornish or Rosary but not so, but a cheap log that is available at most supermarkets and very badly put together. My partner could only push her parfait away as it tasted sour.

The most anticipated sirloin was a tiny piece of a steak which was the tenderest one I’ve had, yet it was basically a chunk of fat. I do know that sirloin beef is famous for its fat, which should be distributed throughout the cut and not simply be placed on a plate as a square chunk. So great flavour in the little piece of meat I was able to find on the plate and the rest is just fat. My partners Chicken Fajitas were fine but tasted of beef and the chopped tomatoes came from a tin.

The desert was a big disappointment as it seemed it was one out of premixed box. Having lived and worked in the states for the past 9 years, my view would be forget it, save your money and cook at home.
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James Snow
2 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Monday, January 03, 2011

Went to Scoffers last night and had a great time, the food was delicious and very well cooked, the staff delightful, whoever said the food was brake bros must be mad, it is so obviously homecooked with great care. We go regularly and have never had a bad meal - the decor is quirky and rustic so a change from all the boring modern sterile place around. It as hidden gem in battersea.
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, April 22, 2010

Our group booked the party room at scoffers on saturday night. i just wanted to thank Claud and the gang for making our reunion a success. With the wine flowing and some decent grub, we all had a fantastic time.

Love your work guys
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Jonathan David Bradbury
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Came for lunch on Saturday and after a pretty disgusting meal left feeling 'ripped off' and totally disappointed., The food tasted it like it had litterally just been tipped off the reject lorry from Brake Brothers and the price they charged was criminal. Will never go to Scoffers again and would advise anyone contemplating a visit to think again! The only plus was that the waiter was pleasant.
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J. Owen
2 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 1
Sunday, February 28, 2010

We went to Scoffers based on the last review.Apart from the teeny tables,it was a lovely evening.There were some really exciting specials on so we all ended up ordering from that.the king prawns in shellfish bisqe with gnocci was my favourite of my three courses.The tree growing in the resturant is quite special and really makes this venue unique to the outher resturants in clapham.all in all,a lovely evening.
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Dexter Johnson
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Saturday, January 23, 2010

We are quite impressed with this place.The waitress organised us a great table though we had no booking.Food was great and the service was fantastic considering they were completly full.I had the stuffed saddle of lamb wich was beautifully cooked pink.My wife had the trio of fish with tiger prawns which looked lovley.Definatly going back soon.
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cliff
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Friday, December 11, 2009