Across the Commons
Pubs in Barnes, Roehampton, Putney, Wimbledon Village & Raynes Park
PUBS IN SW15 PUTNEY, PUTNEY HEATH & ROEHAMPTON
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Eventually we will have all the pubs in our area available on-line via the very useful www.whatpub.org website. We intend this to be the most up-to-date pubs listing available for South West London pubs.
For now we now have UPDATED on-line versions of the three earliest publications available on this website. Either use the Pubs drop down menu at the top of any page for direct links to the on-line pubs lists or click the links below for a list of the pubs in the relevant postcode area:
If you spot any errors or omissions in our listings please contact our Pubs Officer, Geoff Strawbridge geoff.strawbridge@camraswl.org.uk, with the details.
TRANSPORT
Stations
LU - East Putney (District)
NR - Putney
Access is easy by Bus, London Underground or National Rail.
Use the TfL Journey Planner to find your way.
ABOUT THE AREA
Putney’s main claim to fame is as the start of the University Boat Race. Many rowing clubs are based in the area. Putney itself is a pleasant town but rather spoilt by the mass of traffic that passes through the High Street. The postal district extends up to Putney Heath, famous for its highwaymen, and on to Kingston Vale, now a beer desert after the closure of both its pubs. On the west side, Roehampton is now served by only two of the six pubs there ten years ago.
PUBS
Pubs are listed in alphabetical order.
Photos are by our webmaster, Mike Flynn.
Facilities are coded under each real ale pub entry:
NR/LU/TL - Rail, tube or tram station within 1/2 mile:
AC - Accommodation
CP - Own car park:
DF - Disabled access + WC
FA - Children welcome:
GD - Garden or outdoor drinking area
SN - Snacks (sandwiches, pies etc):
ML - Lunchtime meals
ME - Evening meals:
RS - Restaurant
FR - Function room:
PB - Separate public bar
PG - Traditional pub games:
QP - Quiet pub
RI - Regional Inventory:
LocAle - CAMRA LocAle Accredited
ANGEL
11 High Street, Roehampton
SW15 4HL
Tel: 020-8788 1997 website: youngs.co.uk
11.00 - 00.00 Mon - Sat, 12.00 - 22.30 Sun
Young
Wells Bombardier, Young’s Bitter, Special, Seasonal Beer - RAiB: Kew Gold, Special London Ale
A Young’s house since 1872 but dating back to 1617, here is an ideal base for exploring historic Roehampton. The busy public bar is the focus of activity with locals playing board and card games and watching sports on TV. The saloon bar is much quieter but just as welcoming. Photographs of old Roehampton adorn the walls. Good collections for charities attest to the generous spirit of this much loved pub. Meals 12.00 - 16.00. Patio at the side. Small car park.
CP DF GD SN ML PB PG QP
ARAB BOY
289 Upper Richmond Road
SW15 6SP
Tel: 020-8788 5154 website: www.thearabboy.co.uk
12.00 - 23.00 Sun - Wed, 12.00 - 00.00 Thu - Sat
Greene King
Greene King IPA, Abbot; guest beer
Refurbished in 2009. Now with more extensive food options. Built in 1849, this pub was bequeathed by its builder, Henry Scarth, to Yussef Sirric, the Arab servant he had brought back from Turkey. A friendly, cosy, low ceilinged community pub with unobtrusive background music and TV sports, busy for big matches. Small back patio. Pub Quiz Thu. Meal Deals on Fri and Mon - see pub website for details. Originally a Watney pub, it was run by the Magic Pub Co briefly before Greene King took over in 1996.
GD SN ML ME PG
BAR ROOM BAR
160 Putney High Street
SW15 1RS
Faucet Inns
No real ale
Formerly Pied Piper, Rat & Parrot, Sports and originally Horseshoe
BOATHOUSE
Brewhouse Lane
SW15 2JX
Tel: 020-8789 0476 website: www.boathouseputney.co.uk
11.00 - 23.00 Mon - Sat, 12.00 - 23.00 Sun
Young
Wells Bombardier, Young’s Bitter, Special, Seasonal Beer; - RAiB: Kew Gold, Special London Ale
Opened 2004 on newly accessible stretch of the riverside to the east of Putney Bridge and replacing the Castle, demolished the previous year, the Boathouse occupies three floors in the historic red brick Isherwood Building (once a vinegar brewery), complete with a cupola and clock and with a glass fronted extension overlooking the river. A vibrant bar/restaurant attracting a young clientele sadly preferring Magners and the heavily promoted keg lagers and bottled beers despite the efforts of keen young managers to improve draught beer sales. Big screens for rugby and cricket.
NR LU(Putney Bridge)
DF FA GD SN ML ME RS
BRICKLAYER’S ARMS
32 Waterman Street
SW15 1DD
Tel: 020-8789 0222 website: www.bricklayers-arms.co.uk
12.00 - 23.00 Mon - Sat, 12.00 - 22.30 Sun
Free
Taylor Dark Mild, Golden Best, Best Bitter, Landlord, Ram Tam, Seasonal Beer; Sambrook’s Wandle; guest beers; Weston Cider
Currently the CAMRA Greater London Regional Pub of the Year 2009 and SW London CAMRA Pub of the Year 2008, titles it also won in 2007 and 2006 respectively, as well as winning the 2006 Wandsworth Business Award for best pub, café or restaurant.
The oldest pub in Putney, dating from 1826, a cosy, family-run, community local reopened in 2005 after some time in purely domestic use by the owner whose purchase previously saved it from redevelopment. Now modestly refurbished. A real fire, tasteful background music, shove halfpenny and bar skittles, and televised sports - big screen for special events but strictly a Sky-free zone - make this a pub for everybody. Flagstones now replace the astroturf outside. Guest beers often include a Downton choice. Holds frequent beer festivals: see pub website for details. Food available after 17.00 direct from local supplier Scoff - see menu on bar. Was Putney Brick between 2000 and 2002.
NR LU (Putney Bridge)
FA GD ME LocAle
COAT & BADGE
8 Lacy Road
SW15 1NL
Tel: 020-8788 4900 website: geronimo-inns.co.uk
11.00 - 00.00 Mon - Sat, 12.00 - 22.30 Sun
Geronimo (leased from Enterprise)
Adnams Bitter, Shepherd Neame Spitfire, guest beer
Small pub named after traditional sculling race, decorated with pictures of old Putney. Stained glass in upper windows. Children welcome until 18.00. Restaurant open for lunch 12.00 - 15.00 (16.00 Sat & Sun) and dinner 18.00 - 22.30 (21.00 Sun). Outdoor patio.
NR LU(Putney Bridge)
GD SN ML ME RS
DUKE’S HEAD
8 Lower Richmond Road
SW15 1JN
Tel: 020-8788 2552 website: www.dukesheadputney.co.uk
11.00 - 23.00 Sun - Wed, 11.00 - 00.00 Thu, 11.00 - 01.00 Fri & Sat
Young
Wells Bombardier, Young’s Bitter, Special, Seasonal Beer
Dating from 1864, with 1894 fittings, this Grade II listed pub is on the CAMRA London Regional Inventory of Pub Interiors of Special Historic Interest. Reopened after refurbishment in October 2006 as Young’s first smoke-free pub, it now has drinking areas and a dining room on the ground floor, a basement cocktail bar and an upstairs function room seating 40. The overall feel is one of elegance and luxury, with leaves the main motif. Food available all day but you are advised to book for Sunday lunch.
NR LU(Putney Bridge)
DF FA GD SN ML ME RS FR
FOX
167 Upper Richmond Road
SW15 6SE
Tel: 020-8788 1912
11.00 - 23.00 Sun - Thu, 11.00 - 01.00 Fri & Sat
Laurel
Fuller’s London Pride; Wells Bombardier
Real ale recently reinstated. Formerly Fox & Hounds, originally Coach & Eight.
NR LU(East Putney)
GREEN MAN
Putney Heath
SW15 3NG
Tel: 020-8788 8096 website: youngs.co.uk
11.00 - 23.30 Mon - Thu, 11.00 - 00.00 Fri & Sat, 12.00 - 23.00 Sun
Young
Wells Bombardier, Young’s Bitter, Special - RAiB: Kew Gold, Special London Ale
Young’s sensitive refurbishment of this country-house style pub on the edge of the heath is to be applauded. Various rooms lead off from the bar and a small outdoor drinking area overlooks the bus stand. Barbecues are held in the large beer garden in good weather. Quiz night is Tuesday. You can play Ring the Bull at quieter times. Children welcome with diners until 19.00. Meals served until 21.00 (21.45 Sat and 19.30 Sun), but only snacks 15.00 - 18.00 weekdays.
DF FA GD SN ML ME PG
HALF MOON
93 Lower Richmond Road
SW15 1EU
Tel: 020-8780 9383 website: www.halfmoon.co.uk
12.00 - 00.00 Mon - Sat, 12.00 - 23.00 Sun
Young
Young’s Bitter, Special; guest ale
Well known as a live music venue, the present pub was rebuilt in 1903 taking in some neighbouring cottages and so extending it to include the function room where the gigs take place. In 2004 and 2005 it was awarded commendations by Young’s for beer quality and cellar management. Cribbage played. Pool table.
GD FR PG
HIGHWAYMAN
13 Petersfield Rise, Roehampton
SW15 4AE
Tel: 020-8780 1686
11.00 - 23.00 Mon - Sat, 12.00 - 22.30 Sun
Enterprise
Courage Best Bitter; Young’s Bitter
1950s estate pub with a clean interior enhanced by neatly hung pictures mostly of cricketers. The wood panelling lends it a warm feel which matches the welcome from the staff. TV sports, Thursday darts matches and occasionally live music or disco.
Bus routes 85 and 265 within five minutes’ walk.
CP FA GD FR PG
IDLE HOUR
22 Putney High Street
SW15 1SL
Enterprise
Caledonian: Deuchars IPA
Real Ale recently reinstated. Open evenings only. Formerly Bierrex
JOLLY GARDENERS
61-63 Lacy Road
SW15 1NT
Tel: 020-8780 8921 website: thejollygardenerssw15.co.uk
11.00 - 23.00
Mitchell & Butler
Adnams Broadside; Caledonian Deuchars IPA; Fuller’s London Pride
Lively pub with small outdoor drinking area just off the High Street. with a good selection of bottled foreign beers. Warm welcome from staff even when busy. Full meals are available all day till 22.00 (21.00 Sun). Can be a bit noisy but go there for the ‘buzz’ or simply to play one of the many board games available.
NR LU(Putney Bridge)
GD SN ML ME
KINGS HEAD
1 High Street, Roehampton
SW15 4HL
Enterprise
CLOSED (Listed building)
MONTAGUE ARMS
3 Medfield Street, Roehampton
SW15 4JY
ex-Inntrepreneur
CLOSED (Listed building)
NORMANBY
231 Putney Bridge Road
SW15 2PU
Tel: 020-8874 1555 website: www.thenormanby.co.uk
11.00 - 23.00 Mon - Thu, 11.00 - 00.00 Fri, 10.00 - 00.00 Sat, 10.00 - 23.00 Sun
Punch (Spirit)
Greene King IPA plus occasional guest
Formerly Cedar Tree, now a ‘diner, deli and pub’. A change of manager has seen the re-introduction of cask beer.
SN ML ME
PRINCE OF WALES
138 Upper Richmond Road
SW15 2SP
Tel: 020 8788 1552 website: princeofwalesputney.co.uk
12.00 - 23.00 Mon - Wed, 12.00 - 00.00 Fri - Sat, 12.00 - 22.30 Sun
Punch (Spirit)
Fuller’s London Pride, Black Sheep Bitter. Bottled Weston’s Premium Organic cider
Cask beer re-introduced following a recent renovation. There is now more emphasis on food than before but they also care about their beers. The walls of the front bar are adorned with regulars’ pewter tankards. Lunch: 12.00 - 15.00 Mon - Fri, 12.00 - 16.00 Sat & Sun. Dinner: 18.00 - 22.00 Mon - Sat, 18.30 - 21.30 Sun.
NR LU (East Putney)
SN ML ME
RAILWAY
202 Upper Richmond Road
SW15 6TD
Tel: 020-8788 8190 website: jdwetherspoon.co.uk
09.00 - 00.00 Sun - Thu, 10.00 - 01.00 Fri & Sat
Wetherspoon
Courage Best; Greene King Abbot, Old Speckled Hen; Marston Pedigree; Shepherd Neame Spitfire; guest beers
Originally an hotel erected opposite Putney station in 1889, this comfortable corner pub has bars on the ground and first floors connected by a modern staircase. There are ‘intimate’ booths downstairs and the walls are adorned with old photographs and local history information panels. TV screens for sport. The ornate exterior features illuminated figurines. Renamed Drummonds from 1986 to 1993.
NR LU(East Putney)
DF FA SN ML ME
SLUG & LETTUCE
146-148 Putney High Street
SW15 1RR
Laurel
No real ale
Formerly Parisà, which was a brewpub between 1998 and 2000
SPENCER ARMS
237 Lower Richmond Road
SW15 1HJ
Tel: 020-8788 0640 website: www.thespencerarms.co.uk
12.00 - 00.00 Mon - Sat, 12.00 - 23.00 Sun
Free (Honor Limited)
Adnams Bitter; Fuller’s London Pride; plus a guest beer - RAiB: Fuller’s Honeydew.
Originally the Spencer Arms Hotel and a stage stop at the edge of Putney Common, now an award winning dining pub, tastefully refurbished and attacting a smart, young clientele. Overlooking the common, one side is restaurant-syle whilst the other is a comfortable lounge with sofas. The TV is often silent; there is quiet background music and occasionally a jazz or blues singer. The choice of beers may change in summer. Food 12.00 - 22.00 Mon - Sat and 12.00 - 21.00 Sun. Heated patio. Note the use of the innovative Dyson Airblade hand dryers in the toilets. Renamed Putney Page from 2002 to 2005 under previous ownership.
Bus 22 from Piccadilly Circus terminates here.
DF FA GD
SPOTTED HORSE (YE OLDE)
122 Putney High Street
SW15 1RG
Tel: 020-8788 0246 website: www.spottedhorse.co.uk
11.00 - 00.00 Mon - Thu, 11.00 - 01.00 Fri & Sat, 12.00 - 00.00 Sun
Young
Wells Bombardier, Young’s Bitter, Special - RAiB: Kew Gold, Special London Ale
Originally dating from the 18th century, this pub was substantially remodelled in the Edwardian period, its most distinctive feature being the wooden piebald horse over the entrance. Following refurbishment in 2000 with the bar now along the side and a dining area at the back, the interior is modern and cavernous with plenty of seating. The pub is busy when big football or rugby matches are shown on TV. Meals served until 21.00, except 15.00 - 18.00 weekdays.
NR LU(East Putney)
DF SN ML ME
STAR & GARTER
4 Lower Richmond Road
SW15 1JN
Tel: 020-8788 0345
17.00 - 00.00 Mon - Thu, 17.00 - 01.00 Fri, 12.00 - 01.00 Sat, 12.00 - 22.30 Sun
S&N Pub Enterprises (Glendola)
Caledonian Deuchars IPA; Fuller’s London Pride
Real ale recently reinstated. Was Bar M for a while
NR LU(Putney Bridge)
TELEGRAPH
Telegraph Road, Putney Heath
SW15 3TU
Tel: 020-8788 2011 website inventiveoperations.com
12.00 - 23.00 Mon - Thu, 11.00 - 00.00 Fri & Sat, 12.00 - 22.30 Sun
Massive
Beer range varies
Impressively refurbished as a ‘country pub in London’, with greater emphasis on food as well as well kept real ales. Monday is curry night. Music on Thursday/Friday Nights. Hosts the local rugby club, London Cornish, plus regular film nights, golf days and other attractions. Upstairs available for functions. Site of the Putney Telegraph 1796 - 1848. Five well kept real ales including microbrewery beers, e.g. Welton’s Pridenjoy. Try calling in after a cycle across the commons, the pub being handily placed on the boundaries of Putney Heath and Wimbledon Common. Friendly dogs welcome too. The rose garden is impressive.
GD SN ML ME
WALKABOUT
14 Putney High Street
SW15 1SL
Regent Inns
No real ale
Formerly Litten Tree, previously Slug & Lettuce and originally White Lion; listed building
WEST PUTNEY TAVERN
408 Upper Richmond Road
SW15 6JP
Website: thewestputneytavern.com
Enterprise (Orchid)
No real ale
Formerly Jim Thompson’s and previously Northumberland Arms
WHISTLE & FLUTE
46 Putney High Street
SW15 1SQ
Tel: 020-8780 5437 website: fullers.co.uk
11.00 - 23.30 Mon - Fri, 11.00 - 00.00 Sat, 12.00 - 22.30 Sun
Fuller
Fuller’s London Pride, ESB, Seasonal Beer
A modern pub converted from bank premises in 1995 and named P Shannon and Sons until 2000. The main, front bar has comfortable chairs and Sky sports. At the back, up a few stairs is an extra room for meals or groups. Smart, youngish clientele. Good beer in a friendly atmosphere.
NR LU(Putney Bridge)
DF FA SN ML ME FR
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