Across the Commons
Pubs in Barnes, Roehampton, Putney, Wimbledon Village & Raynes Park
PUBS IN SW20 RAYNES PARK and WIMBLEDON CHASE
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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:
NR - Raynes Park, Wimbledon Chase
Access is easy by Bus or National Rail. Use the TfL Journey Planner to find your way.
ABOUT THE AREA
Very much a suburban area between Wimbledon proper and New Malden. The David Lloyd Tennis Centre is off Bushey Road. Since the 1997 guide the drinking scene has improved significantly with the opening of the Edward Rayne.
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
APOSTLES BAR
17 Approach Road, Raynes Park
SW20 8BA
Tel: 020 8543 5338 website: www.apostlesbar.co.uk
Free
No real ale
Formerly Winners Wine Bar
CAVERN
100 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park
SW20 0AY
Tel: 020-8946 7980
11.00-24.00 Mon-Thu, 11.00-01.00 Fri & Sat, 12.00-23.00 Sun
Free
Fuller’s London Pride
Opened 1991 but 1960s rock and roll atmosphere successfully created by many photographs and posters, matched by good juke box selection. Tiled floor around bar with raised seating areas in corners and original red telephone kiosk. Lunches served until 2 on weekdays only.
NR(Raynes Park)
GD SN
EDWARD RAYNE
8-12 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park
SW20 8ND
Tel: 020-8971 0420 website: www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk
09.00-23.00
Wetherspoon
Courage Best Bitter; Fuller’s London Pride; Greene King Abbot; Marston Pedigree; guest beers; Weston Old Rosie and Organic Vintage ciders
Brand new pub, opened in September 2006 on site of former Co-op supermarket and commemorating the prominent 19th century farmer whose estate made way for the modern suburb around the eponymous station. Smokers welcome only in the exposed front ‘veranda’ area. Inside is one large, warm, deep room, half wood-panelled with mirrored pillars and ample seating. There are fruit machines but no music, flat TV screens typically showing news but mercifully with the sound off. Two or three guest beers. The ciders are served on gravity from fridges behind the bar. Food is available at all times and good value. Accompanied children are welcome until 9pm if dining.
NR(Raynes Park)
DF FA SN ML ME
EMMA HAMILTON
328 Kingston Road
SW20 8LR
Punch (Spirit)
No real ale - handpumps unused
JUNCTION TAVERN
641 Kingston Road, Raynes Park
SW20 8SA
Punch
CLOSED - future uncertain
RAYNES PARK TAVERN
32 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park
SW20 0LA
Tel: 020-8946 0872
11.00-23.00 Mon-Thu, 11.00-24.00 Fri & Sat, 12.00-23.30 Sun
Punch (Spirit- ‘John Barras’)
Burtonwood Websters Green Label; Fuller’s London Pride; Greene King Old Speckled Hen; Wells Bombardier; guest beer
Dating from the opening of Raynes Park station in 1871 and modified in Edwardian times, the original Raynes Park Hotel is now more of a sports TV bar at weekends, with strong Chelsea and Arsenal followings, but quieter on weekdays. A large U-shaped bar has open-plan drinking areas all round including alcoves at the back. Food is served until 9. With the law changing, there will be a new outside bar for smokers behind. Bands play on Saturday nights. One or two guest beers change fortnightly.
NR(Raynes Park)
DF FA GD SN ML ME PG
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