Jobs Finance, insurance: 11 per cent; professional, scientific, technical: 19; information, communication: 11. You can pair your wine with a range of cheese and cured meats, or go for an all-out dinner with dishes like grilled octopus, lamb meatballs, braised pork cheek and flat iron steak with chips. Bistro Union is hidden away at the far end of Clapham Common, a short walk from Clapham South tube station and is another joint from Clapham legend Adam Byatt. Spreading out either side of bustling Upper Street, Islington is the lively heart of the area. Let’s get ready to rummage! As far as neighbourhood joints go, this one ticks all the boxes.
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The buzzing nature of Brixton makes it incredibly popular with young professionals relocating to the city. Pouring exclusively Italian wines, with no less than 100 different labels behind the bar, and serving dry-aged steak chosen from the butcher counter set directly amongst the tables in carpaccios, ragus, or thick cuts cooked with rock salt and Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, it’s the perfect spot for all the carnivores out there. You can swing by Humble Grape for a bottle of two of wine to take away but if you’ve got the time, it’s well worth sitting in and choosing from a constantly rotating selection of wines by the glass – with over 400 different wines so you’ve got a lot to get through. Feeling peckish? Around Butler’s Wharf, dockside warehouses have been transformed into waterfront eateries, while further east you’ll find the popular Southwark Park. When Londoners talk about Clapham, they could be talking about a number of neighborhoods that cluster around the sweeping Clapham Common park. This can be confusing for expats who are new to the area. Jobs Finance, insurance: 5 per cent; professional, scientific, technical: 12; information, communication: 12. If you are in search of cocktails, live music and dancing however, you’ve definitely come to the right place. The small-town vibe of Dulwich is obvious in the relaxed pubs and cafés of the main streets.