Chez BruceWith its unique flair, Chez Bruce has earned a reputation for being one of London's best neighbourhood restaurants, serving exceptional British cuisine with French overtones, along with a thoroughly welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere.

400m (7 mins) from Leacroft Avenue
The Nightingale PubThis cosy and traditional Young's pub is situated between Balham and South Battersea and was built on the Old Park Estate in 1869. It is a Grade II listed building with a warm and welcoming country pub feel, having won London's first "Pubs with a Heart" award as well as The Publican's National Community Pub of the Year in 2009.

400m (7 mins) from Leacroft Avenue
Canada GeeseThe Canada Goose is a wild goose which belongs to the genus Branta and is native to the more temperate regions of North America. It has distinctive features, such as the black head and neck, brown body and white face patches. They can be seen all year round in Wandsworth and Clapham Commons.

400m (7 mins) from Leacroft Avenue
Wandsworth Common175 acres of open space in Wandsworth, this public common is at the heart of a friendly local community. Houses on the Wandsworth side of the common are known as the "Toastrack", and boast some notable former residents, such as the British Prime Minister, David Lloyd George. Also alongside the common is the Michelin Starred Chez Bruce.

500m (8 mins) from Leacroft Avenue
GazetteModelling itself on a traditional French village cafe, Gazette prides itself on offering authentic French cuisine to locals in informal surroundings decorated with French relic and artefacts. Al fresco dining with Thames-views makes it popular during summer months. The food is entirely based ion provincial cooking and the menu changes daily.

800m (13 mins) from Leacroft Avenue
The DevonshireThe Devonshire is a grand, upmarket pub between Balham and Clapham South stations with bags of character that caters for a wide range of tastes. It boasts a pleasant terrace with wicker furniture and an open-plan front area with contemporary sofas and banquettes.

900m (15 mins) from Leacroft Avenue