Sarah’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Thames is a short distance away, with lovely walks and there are also pubs by the river in Putney.
14 locals recommend
River Thames
The Thames is a short distance away, with lovely walks and there are also pubs by the river in Putney.
A beautiful park with lots of walks, cycle rides and no cars at the moment (July 2020). The cafes are reopening and you can sit outside and enjoy the view. Deer roam the park freely and there are ponds, old oak trees and more.
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
A beautiful park with lots of walks, cycle rides and no cars at the moment (July 2020). The cafes are reopening and you can sit outside and enjoy the view. Deer roam the park freely and there are ponds, old oak trees and more.
Beautiful old palace, free to visit the grounds and have a look around, in Bishops Park (also worth a visit).
134 locals recommend
Fulham Palace
Bishop's AvenueBeautiful old palace, free to visit the grounds and have a look around, in Bishops Park (also worth a visit).
Cultural hub by Waterloo (15 minutes by train from Putney). So much to see and do, lots of free things and other concerts etc you can buy tickets for. Go for a walk along the river, see all the other sites: the London Eye, Aquarium, Hayward Gallery etc.
436 locals recommend
Southbank Centre
Cultural hub by Waterloo (15 minutes by train from Putney). So much to see and do, lots of free things and other concerts etc you can buy tickets for. Go for a walk along the river, see all the other sites: the London Eye, Aquarium, Hayward Gallery etc.
Neighbourhoods
Putney is just south of the River Thames in London. It's a bus or tube ride to the museums and galleries in South Kensington, and a train to the South Bank and all it has to offer. Putney has a good high street and lots of restaurants, bars and cafes.
31 locals recommend
Putney
Putney is just south of the River Thames in London. It's a bus or tube ride to the museums and galleries in South Kensington, and a train to the South Bank and all it has to offer. Putney has a good high street and lots of restaurants, bars and cafes.
Food scene
Pinto Thai Putney
320 Upper Richmond RdDelicious Thai food just a short walk away.
Lovely old pub which has a performance space too. Delicious food and a favourite for music fans.
111 locals recommend
The Half Moon
Church RoadLovely old pub which has a performance space too. Delicious food and a favourite for music fans.
Hudsons
113 Lower Richmond RdLovely independent restaurant, great food at reasonable prices.
Gerhold
295-297 Upper Richmond RdVery handy shop/deli with great selection of food and snacks.
MaGoa
244 Upper Richmond RdLocal independent restaurant serving south Indian food, delicious!
Artisan Coffee
372 King StVery popular coffee shop, just down the road.
City advice
Getting around
Buses, tubes and trains
Buses from Putney go to South Kensington (museums), as well as central London. Tube from East Putney (a 5 minute bus ride: 337) goes to central London, trains from Putney station to Windsor (for the castle) or Waterloo.