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The Country Pub in London set in the heart of Putney Heath, a stone's throw from Putney High Street and Wimbledon Common...
Spacious pub with renovated interior and extensive gastro menu, surrounded by leafy beer garden.
0.9 mi · London
Their menus are fresh and seasonal, reflecting their country setting. Our daily specials showcase the best produce available on the market each day.
SUNDAY
A proper Sunday roast or traditional pub classic meal in a fantastic country setting. Their garden is amazing in the warmer weather when they also open their BBQ and bar and their fires will keep you cozy in the winter.
They are very busy on Sundays – so best to book.
36 locals recommend
The Telegraph
The Country Pub in London set in the heart of Putney Heath, a stone's throw from Putney High Street and Wimbledon Common...
Spacious pub with renovated interior and extensive gastro menu, surrounded by leafy beer garden.
0.9 mi · London
Their menus are fresh and seasonal, reflecting their country setting. Our daily specials showcase the best produce available on the market each day.
SUNDAY
A proper Sunday roast or traditional pub classic meal in a fantastic country setting. Their garden is amazing in the warmer weather when they also open their BBQ and bar and their fires will keep you cozy in the winter.
They are very busy on Sundays – so best to book.
Community pub with sleek polished-wood interior and comfy sofas, plus a fairylit patio garden.
‘Blending the hip and the wholesome – a vibrant British pub offering the warmest of welcomes’
Combining the best in British pub hospitality with individuality, character and quirky charm, The Jolly Gardeners is located in green and leafy Putney, tucked away from the High Street and just a few moments’ walk from the Thames Embankment.
31 locals recommend
The Jolly Gardeners
61-63 Lacy RdCommunity pub with sleek polished-wood interior and comfy sofas, plus a fairylit patio garden.
‘Blending the hip and the wholesome – a vibrant British pub offering the warmest of welcomes’
Combining the best in British pub hospitality with individuality, character and quirky charm, The Jolly Gardeners is located in green and leafy Putney, tucked away from the High Street and just a few moments’ walk from the Thames Embankment.
Thai chain restaurant with bronze Buddhist sculptures and traditional carvings.
AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD IN THAI-INSPIRED SURROUNDINGS
Offering a selection of more than 1,000 meticulously selected authentic dishes in each of their awards winning restaurants
22 locals recommend
Thai Square Putney Bridge
2-4 Lower Richmond RdThai chain restaurant with bronze Buddhist sculptures and traditional carvings.
AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD IN THAI-INSPIRED SURROUNDINGS
Offering a selection of more than 1,000 meticulously selected authentic dishes in each of their awards winning restaurants
Neapolitan-style sourdough pizzas with organic ingredients, plus real lemonade, in a cool interior two minutes from Wimbledon tennis
206 locals recommend
Franco Manca
144 Chiswick High RdNeapolitan-style sourdough pizzas with organic ingredients, plus real lemonade, in a cool interior two minutes from Wimbledon tennis
Japanese chain restaurant where steaming rice and noodles are whisked to long communal tables.
16 locals recommend
wagamama putney
50-54 Putney High StJapanese chain restaurant where steaming rice and noodles are whisked to long communal tables.
Brick walled pizzeria offering Italian classics in a relaxed space alongside cocktails and desserts.
16 locals recommend
Santa Maria Pizzeria Fulham
94 Waterford RdBrick walled pizzeria offering Italian classics in a relaxed space alongside cocktails and desserts.
Victorian gastropub with garden, mahogany interior and flagstones, plus numerous worldwide beers.
193 locals recommend
The White Horse
31 Uxbridge RdVictorian gastropub with garden, mahogany interior and flagstones, plus numerous worldwide beers.
Smart pub with flowery design wallpaper, electric candle chandeliers and a seasonally changing menu.
65 locals recommend
Duke on the Green
235 New Kings RdSmart pub with flowery design wallpaper, electric candle chandeliers and a seasonally changing menu.
Characterful bar in ivy-clad building with extensive beer garden, summer barbecues and hearty menu.
17 locals recommend
Aragon House
247 New Kings RdCharacterful bar in ivy-clad building with extensive beer garden, summer barbecues and hearty menu.
Boys 'N' Berry
839 Fulham RoadA café focused on wholesome food and COFFEE in Parsons Green
Quaint place serving Mediterranean dishes and imported wine beneath fanciful, flower-blossom decor.
37 locals recommend
Megan's by the Green (Parsons Green)
70 Parsons Green LnQuaint place serving Mediterranean dishes and imported wine beneath fanciful, flower-blossom decor.
Spanish food and drinks from breakfast to tapas and paella in casual dining space with live music.
14 locals recommend
El Metro
10-12 Effie RdSpanish food and drinks from breakfast to tapas and paella in casual dining space with live music.
European food and cocktails in smart spot with monochrome floor tiles, feature lighting and terrace.
305 locals recommend
Bluebird Chelsea
350 King's RdEuropean food and cocktails in smart spot with monochrome floor tiles, feature lighting and terrace.
Taco Bell
53 Fulham BroadwaySouthern Italian cooking from the Puglia region in a smart setting with an illuminated wine rack.
66 locals recommend
Gola
787 Fulham Rd.Southern Italian cooking from the Puglia region in a smart setting with an illuminated wine rack.
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
34 locals recommend
Côte Brasserie - Parsons Green
45-47 Parsons Green LnModern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
Le Pain Quotidien
70 Parsons Green LnCalifornian-inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch in a trendy whitewashed beach-house-style eatery.
60 locals recommend
Hally's London
60 New Kings RdCalifornian-inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch in a trendy whitewashed beach-house-style eatery.
Parks & Nature
Wimbledon Common is a large open space in Wimbledon, southwest London, totalling 460 hectares (1,140 acres). There are three named areas: Wimbledon Common, Putney Heath, and Putney Lower Common, which together are managed under the name Wimbledon and Putney Commons. Putney Lower Common is separated from the rest of the Common by about 1.5 miles (2,4km)
In the 19th century the windmill was the headquarters of the National Rifle Association and drew large crowds each July. "These annual gatherings are attended by the élite of fashion, and always include a large number of ladies, who generally evince the greatest interest in the target practice of the various competitors."
182 locals recommend
Wimbledon and Putney Commons
Windmill RoadWimbledon Common is a large open space in Wimbledon, southwest London, totalling 460 hectares (1,140 acres). There are three named areas: Wimbledon Common, Putney Heath, and Putney Lower Common, which together are managed under the name Wimbledon and Putney Commons. Putney Lower Common is separated from the rest of the Common by about 1.5 miles (2,4km)
In the 19th century the windmill was the headquarters of the National Rifle Association and drew large crowds each July. "These annual gatherings are attended by the élite of fashion, and always include a large number of ladies, who generally evince the greatest interest in the target practice of the various competitors."
Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, was created by Charles I in the 17th century as a deer park. The largest of London's Royal Parks, it is of national and international importance for wildlife conservation. The park is a national nature reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation and is included, at Grade I, on Historic England's Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England. Its landscapes have inspired many famous artists and it has been a location for several films and TV series.
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, was created by Charles I in the 17th century as a deer park. The largest of London's Royal Parks, it is of national and international importance for wildlife conservation. The park is a national nature reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation and is included, at Grade I, on Historic England's Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England. Its landscapes have inspired many famous artists and it has been a location for several films and TV series.
Eel Brook Common
New Kings RoadParsons Green is a relatively small triangle of former common land in the Parsons Green area of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. It is named after the rectors of the parish of Fulham whose residence once adjoined this patch of land and subsequently the name was adopted for the district
52 locals recommend
Parsons Green
Parsons GreenParsons Green is a relatively small triangle of former common land in the Parsons Green area of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. It is named after the rectors of the parish of Fulham whose residence once adjoined this patch of land and subsequently the name was adopted for the district
Hurlingham Park is a park and multi-use sports ground in Fulham, London, England. It is currently used mostly for rugby matches, football matches and athletics events and is the home of Hammersmith and Fulham Rugby Football Club. The park served as the location for Monty Python's Upper Class Twit of the Year sketch
27 locals recommend
Hurlingham Park
17 Broomhouse LnHurlingham Park is a park and multi-use sports ground in Fulham, London, England. It is currently used mostly for rugby matches, football matches and athletics events and is the home of Hammersmith and Fulham Rugby Football Club. The park served as the location for Monty Python's Upper Class Twit of the Year sketch
Everything Else
Putney railway station serves Putney in the London Borough of Wandsworth, in southwest London straddling Travelcard zone 2 and zone 3. It is 5 miles 72 chains down the line from London Waterloo. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South Western Railway.
36 locals recommend
Putney station
Putney railway station serves Putney in the London Borough of Wandsworth, in southwest London straddling Travelcard zone 2 and zone 3. It is 5 miles 72 chains down the line from London Waterloo. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South Western Railway.
Shopping
Wimbledon is an affluent residential area, home to the Championships tennis tournament and Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum. Indie boutiques and chic cafes line Wimbledon Village. The vast fields of Wimbledon Common draw walkers and cyclists, while smaller Wimbledon Park attracts families with its playgrounds and lake. The Polka Theatre hosts children’s shows, and there are musicals at the New Wimbledon Theatre.
200 locals recommend
Wimbledon
Wimbledon is an affluent residential area, home to the Championships tennis tournament and Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum. Indie boutiques and chic cafes line Wimbledon Village. The vast fields of Wimbledon Common draw walkers and cyclists, while smaller Wimbledon Park attracts families with its playgrounds and lake. The Polka Theatre hosts children’s shows, and there are musicals at the New Wimbledon Theatre.
Westfield Shopping Centre
Westminster
Drinks & Nightlife
Rock 'n' roll pub, where The Who, U2 and Rolling Stones played, for live bands, singers and comedy.
111 locals recommend
The Half Moon
Church RoadRock 'n' roll pub, where The Who, U2 and Rolling Stones played, for live bands, singers and comedy.
Neighbourhood pub with live jazz gigs every night & serving British food.
40 locals recommend
The Bulls Head Barnes
373 Lonsdale RdNeighbourhood pub with live jazz gigs every night & serving British food.
A private members' club founded in 1967, frequented by the well-heeled and the famous.
46 locals recommend
Raffles Chelsea
287 King's RdA private members' club founded in 1967, frequented by the well-heeled and the famous.
Sophisticated venue offering all-day European dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar.
22 locals recommend
Beaufort House
354 King's RdSophisticated venue offering all-day European dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar.
Airy pub with skylights, mismatched tables and a leafy garden, for real ales and a gastropub menu.
35 locals recommend
The Fulham Mitre
81 Dawes RdAiry pub with skylights, mismatched tables and a leafy garden, for real ales and a gastropub menu.
Brick-walled bar pouring a variety of champagnes, cocktails and wines, with nibbles on the side.
81 locals recommend
Amuse Bouche
51 Parsons Green LnBrick-walled bar pouring a variety of champagnes, cocktails and wines, with nibbles on the side.
Essentials
Asda Roehampton Superstore
31 Roehampton ValeM&S Foodhall
231 Wimbledon Park RdWhole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StLittle Waitrose & Partners
201-207 Fulham Palace RdWaitrose & Partners
134-152 Balham High RoadBayley & Sage
34 New Kings RdBayley & Sage
34 New Kings RdSainsbury's Local
917-921 Fulham Rd.Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillTESCO Express
275-277 Battersea Park RdCo-op Food - Parsons Green
60 Parsons Green LnParson's Nose
88 Lower Richmond RdPrime Butchers
More than 30 types of bread are offered at this chain bakery serving coffee, breakfast and lunch.
17 locals recommend
GAIL's Bakery Parsons Green
739 Fulham Rd.More than 30 types of bread are offered at this chain bakery serving coffee, breakfast and lunch.
District
50 Parsons Green LnNeighbourhoods
Chelsea