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Food Scene
Putney residents are spoilt with one of London’s best, and most authentic, sub-continental restaurants, serving up Goan specialities like pork vindaloo and kale and cabbage pakora (a voguish take on an onion bhaji), all at the kind of inexpensive prices that would make anyone wish this was their local.
38 locals recommend
MaGoa
244 Upper Richmond RdPutney residents are spoilt with one of London’s best, and most authentic, sub-continental restaurants, serving up Goan specialities like pork vindaloo and kale and cabbage pakora (a voguish take on an onion bhaji), all at the kind of inexpensive prices that would make anyone wish this was their local.
A modern restaurant serving classic, moreish dishes, Home in Putney is both sophisticated and rustic. Guests can indulge in continental-style small plates at the stool-lined bar, or enjoy the seasonal menu in the relaxed, bistro-style dining room.
The Home SW15 menu is made up of light yet indulgent creations. As well as small plates like courgette fritti, chicken wings and guinea fowl rillettes, seasonal main dishes might include mackerel with orange & fennel, or lamb with tomato, carrot & runner beans.
10 locals recommend
Home SW15
146 Upper Richmond RdA modern restaurant serving classic, moreish dishes, Home in Putney is both sophisticated and rustic. Guests can indulge in continental-style small plates at the stool-lined bar, or enjoy the seasonal menu in the relaxed, bistro-style dining room.
The Home SW15 menu is made up of light yet indulgent creations. As well as small plates like courgette fritti, chicken wings and guinea fowl rillettes, seasonal main dishes might include mackerel with orange & fennel, or lamb with tomato, carrot & runner beans.
Local favourite Al Forno is a buzzy neighbourhood Italian restaurant tucked away down Upper Richmond Road in Putney. Despite its location off the main drag, the restaurant bubbles with a lively crowd who add to the friendly charm of the place. Italian pasta and pizza staples plus meat and fish dishes fill the substantial menu, and there's often live music and dancing. Children are welcome, and even encouraged to join in with the pizza preparation.
20 locals recommend
Al Forno
349 Upper Richmond RdLocal favourite Al Forno is a buzzy neighbourhood Italian restaurant tucked away down Upper Richmond Road in Putney. Despite its location off the main drag, the restaurant bubbles with a lively crowd who add to the friendly charm of the place. Italian pasta and pizza staples plus meat and fish dishes fill the substantial menu, and there's often live music and dancing. Children are welcome, and even encouraged to join in with the pizza preparation.
Offering panoramic views of the River Thames, Thai Square – Putney Bridge sits within a magnificent award-winning building. Offsetting the ultra modern interior, the dining room is filled with antique Thai artefacts.
In picturesque Putney, the Thai Square menu offers a varied selection of Eastern delights, from creamy, subtle flavours to sizzling, spicy dishes. Sourcing superb ingredients for the creative dishes, favourites include succulent duck with lychee and coconut milk, or the fiery jungle curry, loaded with juicy prawns and fresh peppercorns.
22 locals recommend
Thai Square Putney Bridge
2-4 Lower Richmond RdOffering panoramic views of the River Thames, Thai Square – Putney Bridge sits within a magnificent award-winning building. Offsetting the ultra modern interior, the dining room is filled with antique Thai artefacts.
In picturesque Putney, the Thai Square menu offers a varied selection of Eastern delights, from creamy, subtle flavours to sizzling, spicy dishes. Sourcing superb ingredients for the creative dishes, favourites include succulent duck with lychee and coconut milk, or the fiery jungle curry, loaded with juicy prawns and fresh peppercorns.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're a fan of literary puns and booze, Tequila Mockingbird is the bar for you. This super cool three-floored cocktail spot in Putney is buzzing every single night of the week thanks to the incredible happy hour deals here - tuck into 2-4-1 cocktails or £3 beers from 5pm 'til 9pm every day! Head down, knock a a few cheap drinks back and dance the night away.
12 locals recommend
Tequila Mockingbird Putney
4-6 Putney High StIf you're a fan of literary puns and booze, Tequila Mockingbird is the bar for you. This super cool three-floored cocktail spot in Putney is buzzing every single night of the week thanks to the incredible happy hour deals here - tuck into 2-4-1 cocktails or £3 beers from 5pm 'til 9pm every day! Head down, knock a a few cheap drinks back and dance the night away.
While there are plenty of great places to drink in Putney, how many of them do you know boast views like they do at Boathouse. Not only a firm British favourite with affordable pub bites and London beers, their patio and balcony promises some serious boozing with views.
28 locals recommend
The Boathouse
32 Brewhouse LnWhile there are plenty of great places to drink in Putney, how many of them do you know boast views like they do at Boathouse. Not only a firm British favourite with affordable pub bites and London beers, their patio and balcony promises some serious boozing with views.
When it comes to the best of live music in Putney, there's rarely a name that can offer it quite like Half Moon can. Mixed between classic British pub and classic music venue, Half Moon promises punters the very best of both worlds.
111 locals recommend
The Half Moon
Church RoadWhen it comes to the best of live music in Putney, there's rarely a name that can offer it quite like Half Moon can. Mixed between classic British pub and classic music venue, Half Moon promises punters the very best of both worlds.