Fulham to Wandsworth.
The Eight Bells
Street: 89 Fulham High Street
Operator: Yellow Panda Pub co
Open:
10:00 - 23:30 Sunday-Wednesday
10:00 - 00:00 Thursday-Saturday
Map: Fulham to Wandsworth crawl
No hompage
Underground: Putney Bridge (1min)
District
About the pub:
A bit tucked away near Putney Bridge tube station, hence close to Putney Bridge and a good base on boat race day and may be very busy on football match days when plastic glasses are used.
Home-cooked food; the Sunday roasts here have picked up some very good reviews. The alcohol licence allows sale from 10am.
This building dating from the 18th century is the oldest surviving tavern in Fulham. Licensed in 1629 as the Blue Anchor, it progressively changed its name over the following century to the Anchor, The Anchor and Eight Bells and finally the Eight Bells by c1754. It was during one of these name changes that it was rebuilt.
Nearby point of interest:
Blue plaques - Hammersmith & Fulham
Craven Cottage (17min)
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The Half Moon
Street: 93 Lower Richmond Road
Operator: Youngs
Open:
12:00 - 23:00 Sunday-Wednesday
12:00 - 00:00 Thursday-Saturday
Map: Fulham to Wandsworth crawl
Hompage
Underground: Putney Bridge (13min)
District
Train: Putney (13min)
South Western Railway
About the pub:
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.
Burger Shack in the garden.
Nearby point of interest:
Blue plaques - Wandsworth
The Spencer Arms
Street: 237 Lower Richmond Road
Operator: Market Taverns
Open:
12:00 - 23:00 Monday-Saturday
12:00 - 22:00 Sunday
Map: Fulham to Wandsworth crawl
Hompage
Underground: Putney Bridge (22min)
District
Train: Barnes (10 min)
South Western Railway
About the pub:
Taken over by Market Taverns in summer 2023 and with 'Arms' returned to its name - it had originated as the Spencer Arms Hotel, a stage stop at the edge of Putney Common. After a spell as the Putney Page from 2002 to 2005, the Spencer became an award winning dining pub, tastefully refurbished and attracting a smart, young clientele.
One side is restaurant-style; 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 pub overlooks the Common (park).
Bus 22 from Piccadilly Circus terminates here.
Nearby point of interest:
Blue plaques - Wandsworth
The Jolly Gardeners
Street: 61-63 Lacy Road
Operator: Castle (Mitchells & Butlers)
Open:
12:00 - 23:00 Monday-Saturday
12:00 - 22:00 Sunday
Map: Fulham to Wandsworth crawl
Hompage
Underground: Putney Bridge (13min)
District
Train: Putney (8min)
South Western Railway
About the pub:
Lively pub with small outdoor drinking area just off the High Street.
A good selection of bottled foreign beers.
Warm welcome from staff even when busy.
Can be a bit noisy but go there for the ‘buzz' or simply to play one of the many board games available.
Nearby point of interest:
Blue plaques - Wandsworth
The Cat's Back
Street: 86-88 Point Pleasant
Operator: Independent
Open:
Closed Monday
17:00 - 23:00 Tuesday
16:00 - 00:00 Wednesday-Thursday
16:00 - 01:00 Friday
14:00 - 01:00 Saturday
13:00 - 22:00 Sunday
Map: Fulham to Wandsworth crawl
Hompage
Underground: East Putney (15min)
District
Train: Wandsworth Town (16min)
South Western Railway
About the pub:
Small backstreet local close to the river, renamed in the 1990s after a lost cat who returned. Acquired and refurbished by Harvey's in 2012 and now parading Harvey’s windows and fascia, it is Harvey's second London pub (15 years after they took over the Royal Oak in Borough, SE1) and a good addition to Wandsworth.
Under new management since June 2021. There’s a garden at the back, and a function room upstairs. This pub is a remarkable survivor amidst the mass development of upmarket riverside apartments all around.
All the bric-a-brac from a previous era has gone but it still retains its warm, intimate atmosphere with comfortable sofas to help ensure an enjoyable visit. Four real ales are available from Harvey's.
The 4th handpump often features Harveys Dark Mild or Olympia. The pub sometimes offers live music (mostly blues and folk),
An upstairs room known as the 'Lions Den' is available for hire.
Although the pub has discontinued its food service, certain snacks such as chicken wings are prepared on Wednesday evenings.
Nearby point of interest:
Blue plaques - Wandsworth
The Ship
Street: 41 Jews Row
Operator: Youngs
Open:
11:00 - 23:00 Sunday-Wednesday
11:00 - 00:00 Thursday-Saturday
Map: Fulham to Wandsworth crawl
Hompage
Overground: Clapham Junction (20min)
London Overground
Train: Wandsworth Town (6min)
South Western Railway
About the pub:
Busy riverside pub to the west of Wandsworth Bridge, originally founded in 1786 as Thames Watermen's Inn.
The bars are linked to a conservatory and dining room at the back; there is an emphasis on food.
Outside seating area looks out over the river.
Sunday: live band,
Tuesday: Irish music,
Wednesday: quiz.
Nearby point of interest:
Blue plaques - Wandsworth
